Matchlock and wheellock firing according to authentic French 17th century regulations
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Please support us at: https://www.patreon.com/capandball Here are some of my reenactor friends with Bálint Morlin in command. They are demonstrating the standard procedure for firing matchlock and wheelock firearms during the first part of the 30 years war. These guys are just starting the target shooting part of the business, but they already know how to handle these old smokepoles.
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