The India Pattern Brown Bess: An Introduction

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  • čas přidán 30. 12. 2019
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  • @douglasowler2168
    @douglasowler2168 Před 4 lety +484

    You're a credit to the the history community on CZcams.

  • @bobnib2328
    @bobnib2328 Před 4 lety +163

    I have literally seen no one on CZcams reply to this many comments before, it's clear this dude actually cares about his community.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 4 lety +45

      The Channel is beset by a pretty decent bunch, that's for sure! Lot's of great input!

    • @armchairgeneralissimo
      @armchairgeneralissimo Před 4 lety +17

      I commented on a video that was 2 or 3 years old and he still replied.

  • @ldmitruk
    @ldmitruk Před 4 lety +158

    I imagine McKenzie had to do lots of potato peeling after the intro lecture 🤣

    • @mpetersen6
      @mpetersen6 Před 4 lety +11

      It's his MOS 😉

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 4 lety +15

      Hahah!

    • @raymondkisner9240
      @raymondkisner9240 Před 4 lety

      Peyote peeling is his special duty !
      Only a well known expert potato peeler would have the rare skill of peeling them so quickly and in great number!

    • @glenmcinnes4824
      @glenmcinnes4824 Před 3 lety

      @@mpetersen6 He is a Chosen Man of the Mess for his expertise in preparing Potatos

  • @maximilianfranz2158
    @maximilianfranz2158 Před 4 lety +106

    Lmao I thought why tf is he showing a picture of a rooster and laughed like a mad man after realizing

  • @jesseusgrantcanales
    @jesseusgrantcanales Před 4 lety +40

    1:14 I love the report of the Bess, so much power and punch in that shot! I can only imagine a regiment of them firing at once, wonderful sound of a historic piece. Also awesome when you hear the flint strike.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 4 lety +6

      Of real authority for sure!

    • @BeKindToBirds
      @BeKindToBirds Před rokem +1

      I've always wished a single side of a reenactment would take place where we could see an accurate number of men and cannon firing full power and shotted muskets.
      I have a feeling the sound of a true battle would have a much greater effect than part charged blanks.
      Obviously the focus is one showing the proximity of men across the field and safety regulations for a range are very strict so it's unlikely a reenactment group of sufficient size and professionalism will ever gather on a live range and try it.
      And there are also too few replica cannon being fired with shot and full powder at events too.
      The logistics of making it happen would make an event like this rare and difficult but I really do think it would be fascinating to see a full power and drama reenactment under strict circumstances.
      Having two sides and the long story of battles is also very interesting so hopefully this doesn't get taken as a suggestion for replacement, just addition.

  • @trevorpowell4626
    @trevorpowell4626 Před 4 lety +92

    A great introduction to this iconic weapon, can't wait for future instalments.

  • @RabbitusMaximus
    @RabbitusMaximus Před 2 lety +10

    Rob, it's great to see you are still making outstanding videos from the muzzleloading era after your evolutions to the Lee Enfield and Martini-Henry series. Thank you!

  • @VosperCDN
    @VosperCDN Před 4 lety +47

    Couldn't have learned more about the firearm even with time travel.

  • @waynehuff3984
    @waynehuff3984 Před 4 lety +20

    Well Done! Reminds me of my Grade School Days when we got "A talking too" before a film. You just keep getting better. "Carry On!"

  • @roscothefirst4712
    @roscothefirst4712 Před 3 lety +13

    0.78 converts to 19.81 mm or 20 mm - that's a massive round 💥That's an impressive presentation you've made. Well done!

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 3 lety +3

      The round was .69 or so...

    • @leeham6230
      @leeham6230 Před 10 měsíci

      These muskets could fire a 0.745" projectile (or so), but in combat, they used 0.69". When you want to shoot a lot of lead down range, a smaller projectile is better because of all the powder residue that builds up inside the barrel after firing a few rounds.

  • @merlemorrison482
    @merlemorrison482 Před 4 lety +26

    OMG, that intro had me giggling..... :)

  • @ls-420stoner6
    @ls-420stoner6 Před rokem +3

    Gotta love Rob's sense of humor. When I started watching C&Rsenal it took a few episodes to get used to Othias saying "cocking piece".

  • @captainswoop8722
    @captainswoop8722 Před 4 lety +21

    This has to be the best channel on CZcams

  • @TheMwarrior50
    @TheMwarrior50 Před 4 lety +130

    Perfect introduction lmao

  • @Fross-888
    @Fross-888 Před 4 lety +20

    Nice been waiting for the Brown Bess to make an appearence on this here channel;)

  • @davidbrennan660
    @davidbrennan660 Před 4 lety +16

    We are all going to be peeling an awful of potatoes because of this video.

  • @JosephStealin
    @JosephStealin Před 4 lety +7

    Just when you thought you'd watched everything on CZcams you come across a gold mine of interesting stuff :)

  • @presidentlouis-napoleonbon8889

    Finally the musket !!! I love it!! Thank you so much for this video.

  • @Oliver-dc3sq
    @Oliver-dc3sq Před 4 lety

    Absolutely brilliant work! Hats off

  • @stephanl1983
    @stephanl1983 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the video, and a happy new year!

  • @westcoaster7.62
    @westcoaster7.62 Před 4 lety +3

    Enjoy your videos thoroughly, well done sir!

  • @bmoney2011
    @bmoney2011 Před 4 lety +17

    "Coincidentally, my liege, that's how we know the lock plate to be banana-shaped..."

  • @davidmcintyre998
    @davidmcintyre998 Před 4 lety

    Another brilliant episode,thank you.

  • @nedwardmumford7525
    @nedwardmumford7525 Před 3 lety

    This an absolutely fantastic video. Thank you for making it.

  • @leighneil
    @leighneil Před 4 lety +4

    What a News Year’s gift to us! Bravo mate, well done. I really enjoy all your content, but this one was next level...

  • @FeedMeMister
    @FeedMeMister Před 4 lety +5

    You consistently outdo yourself, sir. Carry on.

  • @davidtong2776
    @davidtong2776 Před 4 lety +1

    Another well done video, Thank you so much.

  • @marshallamb4744
    @marshallamb4744 Před 4 lety +1

    An awesome and detailed introduction. Thank you very much!

  • @vonsprague7913
    @vonsprague7913 Před 4 lety +5

    I enjoyed this far more than I thought I would as it's a little outside my area of interest. It was interesting and highly informative and with lighter moments. Thanks Rob.

  • @gonzo1the1first
    @gonzo1the1first Před 4 lety +3

    I finally made it back to this channel after a while, it's great to see you keep up your great content. Best wishes (:

  • @simmerinzimmerman8751
    @simmerinzimmerman8751 Před 4 lety +2

    You have no idea how long I’ve been waiting for this video

  • @The1Blackwatch
    @The1Blackwatch Před 4 lety +1

    Brilliant .....love the opening!

  • @highdesertdrifter7718
    @highdesertdrifter7718 Před 3 lety +4

    This is an absolutely outstanding video my friend. been a fan for years, keep it up! there are alot of us frontstuffer and military history guys out there

  • @RiflemanMoore
    @RiflemanMoore Před 4 lety +9

    Props for the Python reference. The rest of the video was also excellent!

  • @tr9809
    @tr9809 Před 4 lety

    This is amazing, I've been waiting for you to get to the Brown Bess for ages

  • @blanktm228
    @blanktm228 Před rokem

    Thank you for introducing us!
    Wonderful work once again!

  • @string-bag
    @string-bag Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for this Rob! The opening killed me:) That is a beautiful Bess.

  • @danielbutka8854
    @danielbutka8854 Před 4 lety +5

    Ah finally, the Brown Bess! I've always been confused about the differences between the major patterns, but this video has cleared that up

  • @TheHumanSynthesisProject

    Very cool, your enthusiasm is infectious

  • @julast6658
    @julast6658 Před 4 lety

    I absolutely love your vids. The time The effort The research and The passion. Well done that man.

  • @99IronDuke
    @99IronDuke Před 4 lety +3

    Yet another excellent, informative and interesting video. Happy New Year to you sir.

  • @dukesofdevon
    @dukesofdevon Před 4 lety +7

    Superb video sir, also, the sound of that first shot.... what an intro!

  • @killzoneisa
    @killzoneisa Před 4 lety

    First video of you for me for the new year.

  • @survivalcomms
    @survivalcomms Před 4 lety

    Excellent work ! So much goes into your content and the sum of the effort never fails to educate and entertain the viewer. Thanks for sharing !

  • @MrOlgrumpy
    @MrOlgrumpy Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you young man,another excellent presentation,I see your company is living on good rations,

  • @medicineman360
    @medicineman360 Před 4 lety +3

    Oh, my! That's some good stuff, right here.
    What a gorgeous musket!

    • @medicineman360
      @medicineman360 Před 4 lety

      Rob, two questions:
      How long did a good flint last? Did they carry a spare?
      What was the common round count carried by each soldier?

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 4 lety

      Thanks! A good flint will last dozens of rounds in my experience. Yes, they did carry extras in the bottom of their pouches. You never know when your flint will shatter or be of lesser quality... Rounds per man?.... 60.

    • @medicineman360
      @medicineman360 Před 4 lety

      That (flint life) is something I never considered. Thanks!

  • @johnkaminsky1657
    @johnkaminsky1657 Před 3 lety

    I enjoy your channel a lot. Well researched segments and excellent demonstrations. Keep up the great work!

  • @MrRedbeard762
    @MrRedbeard762 Před 4 lety

    Very well researched and presented, Thank you for you hard work.

  • @alexcrawford6162
    @alexcrawford6162 Před 4 lety +5

    Always love hearing the Blaydon Races playing over your videos.

  • @georgewashington92
    @georgewashington92 Před 4 lety +4

    Dream come true, bought mine from pedersoli some 5 years ago, been waiting for this ever since! Just watched all your vids, have 2 smles and a no4mk2.

  • @WesleyMR_
    @WesleyMR_ Před 4 lety +1

    Happy new year Rob!! Always love your videos

  • @NW_Ranger
    @NW_Ranger Před 3 lety

    Sir, excellent work… as always! I gave a well deserved thumbs up! Thank you!

  • @klonidier
    @klonidier Před 4 lety +7

    I’ve been wondering when, or if, you were going to get to the Brown Bess. I’m looking forward to this video and hopefully series on the Brown Bess.

  • @SmallSoldier
    @SmallSoldier Před 4 lety +3

    I'm a military modeller and this channel should come in very handy as a reference guide. I also have a CZcams channel dedicated to military modelling. Great video sir!

  • @yt.602
    @yt.602 Před 3 lety

    Fascinating history of the musket and the kit notes are great too. Keep it up, living, practical history like these videos are a great resource.

  • @Lizard_qh06
    @Lizard_qh06 Před 4 lety

    Great work, as usual!

  • @NihilsineDeo1866.
    @NihilsineDeo1866. Před 4 lety +10

    Happy new year everybody:)

  • @Strato50
    @Strato50 Před 4 lety +37

    I made it to "Have... a ring" before laughing.

  • @xralphxralph
    @xralphxralph Před 4 lety

    Fascinating stuff. Really well done 👍

  • @ogilkes1
    @ogilkes1 Před 4 lety

    A great beginning to what looks to another very informative series. Looking forward to the rest. The references section is very useful. Happy volley fire!

  • @ninjaturkey100
    @ninjaturkey100 Před 4 lety +6

    I'd love to see some videos on even earlier firearms, though with their general lack of standardisation I suppose it would be difficult to trace their origins and developments. Brilliant video too, by the way.

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 4 lety +1

      There is a video on matchlocks and one on the Kammerlader (not older of course, but different) in the Misc Playlist, if you are interested.

    • @BeKindToBirds
      @BeKindToBirds Před rokem +1

      I think the Bess was the first firearm globally ever built to a standard pattern instead of a bespoke production for a specific regimental contract.
      There could be earlier examples

  • @pvt.t-bone9277
    @pvt.t-bone9277 Před 4 lety +5

    Finally the good ole bess!

  • @thomaswilson3437
    @thomaswilson3437 Před 4 lety

    Beyond the subject, the scenery is beautiful.

  • @thelonerider9693
    @thelonerider9693 Před 3 lety +2

    "A wall of stout hearts and bristling steel".
    Those words from that historical account are perhaps the most awesome thing I have ever heard.
    I'm not even British (American here) but it makes me want to pick up a beer and make a toast to those guys.

  • @fredbateman5315
    @fredbateman5315 Před 4 lety +5

    I love the his gun

  • @PlazmaKeks
    @PlazmaKeks Před 4 lety +8

    How can this video have so few views ?!?
    Hello forgotten weapons crowd, this is the chanell you need sub also !!!

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 4 lety +2

      That is very kind.... Spread the word if you feel so inclined! Cheers.

    • @Kowalski089
      @Kowalski089 Před 3 lety

      Forgotton Weapons crowd here; just arrived recently, and what a gem of a channel :)

  • @donwhitmire978
    @donwhitmire978 Před 3 lety

    Great seeing history up close. Thanx

  • @JamesLaserpimpWalsh
    @JamesLaserpimpWalsh Před 3 lety

    Lovely shot of the mountain n the background. What epic scenery. Cheers for the upload.

  • @misterangel8486
    @misterangel8486 Před 4 lety +3

    How to combine historical weapons with a good sense of humour 😂👍
    Very informative and...
    Buhahaaahaaa🤣👍
    You crack me up sir, thank you👏👏

  • @Sheerwater909
    @Sheerwater909 Před 4 lety +5

    I'm fed up with praising your presentations Rob. Just take it as read!

  • @Olekman
    @Olekman Před 4 lety +2

    Thank you for this video, it was very informative and the few bits of humour sprinkled here and there were appreciated. It's great to have such exhaustive video on such historically important weapon.

  • @gerhal7076
    @gerhal7076 Před 4 lety

    impeccable standard,once again Sir.

  • @thebullfrog9416
    @thebullfrog9416 Před 4 lety +3

    Hi do you know why some Scottish regiments had the the Brim on their feather bonnets while others didn't I can't seem to find thing on it

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 4 lety +4

      The peak was a campaign addition... typically it was a separate piece, simply tied around the outside with tapes...

    • @thebullfrog9416
      @thebullfrog9416 Před 4 lety

      @@britishmuzzleloaders ok thank you for that that's actually really helpful because I've been wondering about it for a while but I can't find anything on p.s I'm pretty sure you're Canadian but I'm not 100% sure could you confirm or deny these accusations Lol and where you ever in the military and what made you do interest in Highland uniforms specifically and why not say just the infantry or dragoons lol I don't know I would be very interested int it as for myself i just like the look of them in their kilts it something different and unique and cool looking and I've got Scottish heritage so that might be

    • @britishmuzzleloaders
      @britishmuzzleloaders  Před 4 lety +1

      @@thebullfrog9416 I'm Canadian.

  • @PaletoB
    @PaletoB Před 4 lety +5

    Me and my Brown Bess had a very intimate time together in bed while watching this video......

  • @turtlewolfpack6061
    @turtlewolfpack6061 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome video! That original musket is simply beautiful.

  • @nerfspartanEBF25
    @nerfspartanEBF25 Před 4 lety +3

    You know, if you hadn't had that skit saying "STOP GIGGLING AT THE WORD COCK", I wouldn't have laughed at all watching it, the skit was funnier than any lewd joke!

  • @Wolverius
    @Wolverius Před 4 lety

    Congratulations for the channel, you are a funny and serious guy at the same time and also this is a public service for history

  • @AJ-tn3uu
    @AJ-tn3uu Před 2 lety

    Love your excellent and eloquently-scripted videos, with a theatrical element that's good-humoured but never campy. Great stuff.

  • @thelonerider9693
    @thelonerider9693 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for combining the history with the practical demonstration. I have a growing interest in historical firearms, am so glad I discovered these videos! There is so much to learn about this topic...

  • @emilchen9866
    @emilchen9866 Před 3 lety

    One of the best channels

  • @Digmen1
    @Digmen1 Před rokem +1

    I could watch you for hours.
    Your one man battle re-enactments are a classic!

  • @TheWirksworthGunroom
    @TheWirksworthGunroom Před 4 lety +2

    Magnificent Sir! You truly set the standard! A happy New Year to you and yours. Behhhhh....

  • @545x39Rat
    @545x39Rat Před 4 lety

    Another amazing video Rob👍

  • @gordonkirkland6092
    @gordonkirkland6092 Před 4 lety +1

    Honestly one of the best parts of these videos is the gorgeous scenery in the background. Of course all aspects of the video are perfectly splendid. Good luck with your channel.

  • @PROSPECTBARN
    @PROSPECTBARN Před 3 lety

    I have an India pattern and I learned a great deal about it from that film. Thank you. Your work is to be admired.

  • @weels1886
    @weels1886 Před 2 lety

    Very well produced video. Very entertaining and informative.

  • @ChrisR1946
    @ChrisR1946 Před 4 lety

    Have a very happy New Year and thank you for sharing your knowledge..............

  • @blueband8114
    @blueband8114 Před 4 lety

    Happy new yr Rob, please keep them coming in 2020.

  • @JustMelsie
    @JustMelsie Před 4 lety +1

    WOW, that first shot. What a sound.

  • @nnmmnmmnmnnm
    @nnmmnmmnmnnm Před 4 lety

    Lots of detail, great video.

  • @leighluvsrats
    @leighluvsrats Před rokem

    Just discovered your channel! Love it so far! I love British military history 😍

  • @callumherbert2708
    @callumherbert2708 Před 2 lety

    I’m so glad i discovered this channel, Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge. You are by far the best person making videos on the internet, Bravo!!

  • @liamclarke1196
    @liamclarke1196 Před 4 lety

    Great video I learn something new every time

  • @BlackPowderTV
    @BlackPowderTV Před 4 lety

    I’m a huge fan! Your channel is wicked terrific!

  • @Stargazer80able
    @Stargazer80able Před 4 lety

    Happy Christmas and a merry new year!

  • @colbydaddy4414
    @colbydaddy4414 Před 4 lety

    Great video !

  • @maincoon6602
    @maincoon6602 Před 4 lety

    Another great video. 👍🏻

  • @stefanfrank4043
    @stefanfrank4043 Před 9 měsíci

    Great Video, as always! Perfectly investigated information and background knowledge!

  • @alexschneider9021
    @alexschneider9021 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video as always! Can't wait for more. I have a 2nd Model Brown Bess, Black powder all the way!

  • @richstone2627
    @richstone2627 Před 4 lety

    First rate presentation. Thank you