The 7-Barrel Nock Volley Gun
Flintlock Long Guns
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In 1779, James Wilson approached the Board of Ordnance with a formidable weapon - a 7-barrelled volley gun. Wilson's design would be manufactured by London gunmaker Henry Nock, whose name the gun subsequently took. The Nock Volley Gun saw service with the Royal Navy for around 20 years, although just how effective they were is a matter of some debate! Check out Matt's accompanying article about the Nock Gun, here: http://armourersbench.com/2020/01/11/nock-volley-gun If you enjoyed the video please consider supporting our work via Patreon, TAB is a viewer supported, non-monetised channel and any help is very much appreciated! Check out our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/thearmourersbench Where to find TAB: https://armourersbench.com https://facebook.com/armourersbench https://ko-fi.com/armourersbench https://www.patreon.com/thearmourersbench https://www.instagram.com/armourersbench https://utreon.com/c/Armourers-Bench https://imgur.com/user/ArmourersBench https://discord.gg/DAjRSBc Don’t forget to like, comment, share and subscribe and help us spread the word!
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