Why Did This Rifle Have Two Barrels? The Doppelstutzen
Royal Armouries
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16m
In this week’s episode Jonathan investigates a strange and rare piece from our collection, a flintlock firearm with two barrels, two locks, and a whole lot of unanswered questions.
From its unique dual-barrel configuration to its connection with elite border troops of the Habsburg monarchy, this weapon tells a fascinating story of experimentation, empire, and engineering.
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