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Wielding a weapon in each hand is quite a common trope in movies, video games, and other fictional scenarios. Sometimes it's done in amusingly unrealistic ways, like dual crossbows (good luck with the reloading!). Occasionally you'll see the combination of melee plus ranged weapon.
Not merely swashbuckling shenanigans for fantasy pirates, this was done in history and is perfectly reasonable. Let's take a closer look at the practical implications!
More about historical firearms and dueling:
Getting to know a Brown Bess (how a flintlock musket works)
• Getting to Know a Brow...
Showing and Firing an Antique Percussion Pistol (Aston 1842)
• Showing and Firing an ...
Yes, Gunblades Are Real, BUT...
• Yes, Gunblades Are Rea...
Defending yourself with an empty pistol against a sword?
• Empty Gun vs. Sword?
A Brief Introduction to the Rules of Historical Pistol Duels
• A Brief Introduction t...
Dueling = Less Offended People? - Let's Look at History!
• Dueling = Less Offende...
** Sources / Picture Credits **
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Wheel lock-muzzleloader animation
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The Caracole - The Weirdest Military Tactic
• The Caracole - The Wei...
Pirate fencing - sword and pistol - Historically (in)Accurate
• Pirate fencing - sword...
Instructions for Training a Ship’s Crew to the use of Arms in Attack and Defence
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** Music credits **
Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
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