Pedersoli Queen Anne Pistol For Self Defence

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duelist1954

3 жыл бұрын

In this video I’ll be discussing practical usefulness of Pedersoli’s Queen Anne flintlock pistol as a self-defense weapon in the 18th century.
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@jpsilverhand 3 жыл бұрын

Happy thanksgiving and God bless everyone.

@duelist1954 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all the kind Thanksgiving wishes. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope you all who are here the USA also had a wonderful holiday. To my friends in the rest of the world, I hope you are happy and well.

@williamlincoln7695 3 жыл бұрын

WHY DID YOU SWITCH TO SWISS BP AND ABANDON GOEX??? SWISS IS HIGH PRICED COMPARED TO GOEX. ALSO, WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REGULAR BP AND CAVIAR BALL BP?? THANKS MIKE.

@duelist1954 3 жыл бұрын

@@williamlincoln7695 I changed to Swiss when I was working up loads for 200 yard + rifle shooting. The velocity of Swiss is so much higher and more consistent than Goex that it made a big difference in long range loads. Swiss is faster and burns much cleaner than Goex. The Caviar powder is shaped to flow better through powder measures. I’d gladly buy regular Swiss, but the Caviar is all I can find these days.

@williamlincoln7695 3 жыл бұрын

@@duelist1954 THANKS MIKE, LOOK FOR ME TO JOIN YOUR PATREON FAMILY.

@myamaggie2 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome

@roxxen77 3 жыл бұрын

That "Lock-Work" would have been an interesting video!

@Bayan1905 3 жыл бұрын

I always liked the idea of a short pistol like that, imagining the days of Highwaymen holding up weary travelers. I prefer the slightly larger bores, some of the .58's, but the .50 is very respectable. I played around with one of Pedersoli's screw barrel pistol in .44 that uses the .451 ball and it is a pretty nice little gun, albeit percussion. Someday I might have to get a flintlock pistol. Happy Thanksgiving.

@toastbusters3897 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far my favorite gun channel. Keep up the good work man!

@johnparrish9215 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, you and yours have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

@mikemeier5249 3 жыл бұрын

You too sir...

@williamlincoln7695 3 жыл бұрын

I SECOND THAT, BUT I WONDER WHY HE SHIFTED FROM HIS STEADY GOEX FEED TO NOW USE SWISS?? AND WHEN WILL MIKE DO A VIDEO ON BLACK POWDER TYPES AND USES AGAIN.

@mkultraification 3 жыл бұрын

From what I'm seeing, I'd go with the paper cartridge. Love the content. The ammo shortage finally gave me the push to get back into black powder. Got a pair of navies. Now I'm just deciding on a flintlock smoothbore.

@tyrssen1 Жыл бұрын

That bead on the front is pure genius.

@keithhagler502 3 жыл бұрын

Every time I see a Queen Anne I think of Edward Teach for some reason. There was a diver I was listening to the other day, they used to dive wrecks, and this was in a location he would not disclose. But, they had been diving, and found a flintlock pistol, so they come up and 'yaaay' you know, a pistol, and everyone was happy. Well, that is, until it became monotonous, because after that, every dive would bring up a pistol, and that seemed to be all that was coming up. I forgot how many he said came up, but it must have been crates of them aboard for shipment, probably military versions, as he would not disclose what kind they were. My absolute favorites are the old Catalans, and one day I hope to have a custom build done.

@nickaschenbecker9882 Жыл бұрын

The guy is documented as having worn a bandolier of pistols. I forget the exact number, around 6. He was a well-heeled gent. I'm not surprised the hold of the Revenge looked like Bannerman Arms in its heyday.

@slowpokebr549 3 жыл бұрын

I put together a pocket pistol kit years ago. It's a screw barrel with a folding trigger. It takes a .390 ball. The screw barrel chamber squashes down hard on the ball and really gets a good seal. You can hear the difference between it and a muzzle loading Derringer when they go off. I've always wondered how hard a big bore screw barrel would shoot. i didn't know Queen Ann's were screw barrels,I've only ever seen repro's that loaded from the muzzle.

@iloveshootingshit 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching flintlocks go off

@GaryED44 3 жыл бұрын

I want to take a moment to say thank you bigtime Mike. Your videos are always very welcome and very looked forward to. Of course now I want a queen Ann pistol too!

@garyjones3023 Жыл бұрын

Superb showing of the Queen Anne pistol! I was impressed with the overall capability of it. You presented some facts I was unaware of concerning the replica to a real one. I have been hesitant about purchasing one, but now even though it may not historically correct, I can see a real world use for it (snakes) while hunting in muzzloading seasons. Great presentation.

@thecelticprince4949 3 жыл бұрын

What I would love to see. is how they stack up with an army and FBI type test of penetration etc. both with pine board and ballistic gel. on these BP pistols both Flint and C & B. as a comparison with something like a modern snub nose for example. For those of you in Yankie Doodle land Have a good Thanksgiving.

@lordmaxwell7 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@SSN515 3 жыл бұрын

FBI? Those people are only throwing elections and investigating NASCAR garage door rope pulls....

@W1ldt1m 3 жыл бұрын

Your looking at a roughly 190 grain ball going about 600 fps here. You will see no expansion and lots of over penetration with a less than bullet diameter straight wound channel.

@williamlincoln7695 3 жыл бұрын

WELL YOU SHOULD SEE MIKE'S SERIES ON THE RUGER OLD ARMY PENETRATION TESTS. THOSE OLD ARMY RUGERS WHEN LOADED UP ARE AWESOME AND EQUAL TO ANY 38SPL I HAVE SEEN. WITH BLACK POWDER YOU NEED BARREL LENGTH DUE TO SLOW BURNING POWDERS-- PROPERLY LOADED THESE BLACK POWDER GUNS ARE SERIOUS DEFENSE GUNS IF YOU NEED TO USE ONE.

@BrianJHall-wl4bf 6 ай бұрын

And notice how well Mike has the flint setup - no out of stock precussion caps - or getting a headache making homemade caps. Flintlocks setup like Mike shows you are very reliable and much more fun than modern pistols - and almost free to shoot compared to even modern reloads.

@richsenecal 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! The lock time on that pistol is great. I assume that the work you did on it has made it so good. Have a Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for all of the wonderful videos.

@nickaschenbecker9882 Жыл бұрын

You forgot to yell, "Stand and deliver!" lol Nice video, that's a beautiful gun. The lines on these old pistols are so elegant.

@Braelyn.the.brunette 3 жыл бұрын

Wow ...I was literally just asking this question today and.....mike delivered! 👏

@lorenray9479 2 жыл бұрын

Most youngins on vids neglect a hard card seal with buck or birdshot. The pellets bounce back to their surprise! You got it hammered like an expert!

@Schlachtschule 3 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video, Mike, thanks! I like how this shows that these weapons are far more accurate and functional than the modern perception would accept. Happy Thanksgiving!

@toddduncan4071 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Mike, always enjoy your channel. Best wishes sir

@d.barney2424 2 жыл бұрын

Impressed, I found this very informative. I was wondering if you can do a video or two on non revolver carry in the civil war era philadelphia derringer pepperbox and other cheap single shots there were a lot around.

@ROE1300 3 жыл бұрын

You are making a smooth bore believer out of me (handgun and long gun). 🦃 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃

@markdwyer314 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work Mike. I really enjoy these 'practical applications' type videos. Hope you are well. Best wishes from Australia.

@gregcarter4745 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, for all your videos! I am thankful for all reenactors like yourself.

@1248dl 3 жыл бұрын

Ha a Happy and Joyful THANKSGIVING, Mike and yours.

@phillipternullo4934 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Mike ! To you and yours .

@SteveAubrey1762 3 жыл бұрын

I used to have one of these I bought as a kit. Like you, I prefer the ball rather than buckshot. However, it did work quite well with #4 birdshot on snakes, when it was within 10 FEET of the tip of my boot. Fun little gun. Happy Thanksgiving to all! and God bless.

@raymondemigii4086 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Mike to you and yours nice shooting

@Stigstigster 3 жыл бұрын

Nice shot on that 2 litre! As always an informative and enjoyable video from you, thanks.

@Caederre 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, love your Videos. Great help for a beginner like me.

@jeromesmith1662 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving!!! I always enjoy your videos. I'm sorry I couldn't visit with you in person at Altoona rifle and pistol club. Darn virus!! Enjoy your meal. See you in the next one

@z.p.m.n.8240 2 жыл бұрын

Duelist, you are a true Gem

@bedeodempsey5007 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool. Love the Ben Franklin glasses. Just got mine and waiting for my new long land musket from Military Heritage. It's my first flintlock.

@juliusdream2683 2 жыл бұрын

I actually never saw a single shot flintlock pistol fired before. By the way that Brown Bess video was great 👍🏼.

@kpex7509 Жыл бұрын

Great video mike. Thanks again 😊

@georgegeeseman6652 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. They are always informative and I like your costuming.from one old nurse to another, merry Christmas

@lorddragoncanoealexander5172 3 жыл бұрын

Great video always enjoy your stuff keep up the good work y’all , and I grew up doing living history so it’s always great to see how others roll ! Iam building a 28 ga light dragoon with a 7 1/2 “ barrel def agree on a good pistol on the frontier a must

@cavtroopermunoz 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Mike and subs.

@duaneaubuchon9453 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to your family and you!!!°

@cmonsterz 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEO, Mike!!!! Happy Thanksgiving!

@billorights1693 3 жыл бұрын

the thumbnail cracked me up, just dropped in to give you a thumbs up brother

@64samsky 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Mike!

@grumpyoleman2152 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Enjoyed this very much. Would enjoy seeing the modifications in more detail! Thanks

@grahamgibbs5948 3 жыл бұрын

Many Thanks from across the pond.

@sgtmajtrapp3391 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you and your family have a great and safe Thanksgiving.

@45auto 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see how those screw off barrels were loaded. Might not be the best option for self-defense but it would seem to get the job done for one bad guy.

@richardhenry1969 3 жыл бұрын

That was good shooting for that range. Always enjoy you videos . An you have quite the ensemble, you always seem to find a outfit to match your weapons. “Keep them in the 10 ring”

@michael.w.salter 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, your shot on that 2 litre bottle was great. It's a tricky pistol to shoot. I like the fact it did well with the bird shot, as many of us are not the marksmen you are. I think it's a great belly gun. I love mine too! Happy Thanksgiving Mike.

@1958johndeere620 3 жыл бұрын

Those glasses are the polar opposite of the Elton John glasses of the 80's

@PrimericanIdol 3 жыл бұрын

Don't give MB any ideas. lol.

@62forged 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Great channel.

@lutherpayne9957 3 жыл бұрын

Belly button blaster......Isn't that what the Thanksgiving feast is?....Happy Thanksgiving to all at Duelist Den...

@jayhom449 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope one day to have a BP shooting range like yours.

@EdAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, Happy Thanksgiving !

@jonc4719 3 жыл бұрын

Looks fun, thanks

@M.M.83-U 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video.

@mchagnon7 3 жыл бұрын

That buckshot load was the first time I've seen dualist shoot six shots.

@herbertsmith6416 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your vids a ton.

@gerrypowell2748 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful pistol🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

@richardreynolds1826 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving!

@lifebiker105 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike. I loved the video. Showed my wife. She loves your costume also. Happy Thanksgiving Joe security

@thelonerider9693 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving and happy shooting!

@ATR7377 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Am interested in one of your how to videos on lighting up the trigger pull on a flintlock pistol.

@duelist1954 3 жыл бұрын

I tried filming that in the shop on this gun, but it didn't come out well, so I did not use the footage. I'll try to film another gun in the future.

@bh-2198 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving.

@rockypig2127 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving

@Rumblestrip 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Mike. Heres hoping the sinuses clear soon boss. :)

@wrxs1781 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Mike, I enjoyed this video. Happy Thanksgiving for our neighbors south of the border.

@jamesthomas6961 3 жыл бұрын

Great video,looks like I'm going to buy me a pedersoli flintlock now after watching this..

@paulisemonger280 Жыл бұрын

Just what I needed to know. Copperheads and rattlers abound on my land making it dangerous to just take a walk in my woods. Even had a large rattler poolside last year. I think this is more appropriate to take out a threatening snake than modern sidearms. Definite kill at safe distance. I only shoot ones that are an immediate definite threat to me or my family. They keep out of my way I leave them alone. Love your channel and your expertise. Learning a lot from you. Thank you.

@ag111ga 3 жыл бұрын

Somebody has a serious cold. :) Happy Thanksgiving Mike!

@williampollock1274 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that exact same thing. He sounds rough. Poor guy hope he gets better soon.

@KossoffFan 3 жыл бұрын

So it wasn't just me thinking that....

@murphy4yt 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive lock time on that pistol. Just curious, have you tried a tightly patched roundball load in it? Reason I ask, I had a T/C Renegade .56 smoothbore that shot like a rifle to 50 yards with such a load. Enjoy the videos, keep’em coming.

@brianshoubert7803 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Day! )

@robaldridge6505 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving, I like #4 buck in my 54 smooth pistol... #5 birdshot is ''''ok'''' at 10>15 yards,took a grouse with it few years back @ 8 feet

@kennapier9586 2 жыл бұрын

I love the videos. Will you ever do one on a mules ear lock. I love my Navy Arms .36 cal kit gun.

@GeographyCzar 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive! You got off 5 shots and the tree shadows barely moved!

@guilfordbarnhill6410 3 жыл бұрын

Good video as always. How long did it take to produce this ?

@threeoeightwadcutter2820 3 жыл бұрын

Your sounding like you are having a cold. Get well soon. And again, thanks for sharing

@JohnDoeSmith08 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos Mike! That is obviously an assault pistol as it capable of being loaded & fired more than 10 times. Just saying....

@t.curran8243 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, a snake gun, better than a 44 or 38.Good vid. As for personal defense, the other guy wouldn't have had a pistol with a high cap mag. Happy Thanksgiving, Mike. It's still in the 60s here in western JC.

@swamprat9018 3 жыл бұрын

That was a good video. versatile little pistol there. How did the no. 2 buck stack in the barrel if you got two side by side could do a combo buck and ball.

@jordanhicks5131 3 жыл бұрын

Could be too much pressure, that was a musket or blunderbuss load more commonly

@General.Longstreet 3 жыл бұрын

Mike your voice sounded different at the end. Probably the mic or something. Great vid as usual!

@duelist1954 3 жыл бұрын

I had a cold, but I’m doing better.

@Pfletch83 3 жыл бұрын

I'm of mind that in the majority of cases owners of the original smoothbore pistols most likely kept their home defense guns loaded with buckshot....as this video proves the idea had practical real world applications then and to a degree the same can be said for the modern era.

@donnyboon2896 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@BlaineNay 3 жыл бұрын

I need a loading stand like that.

@thitsugaya1224 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful pistol, I'd bet it would be adequate against a cougar or wild boar, at least in a pinch.

@paulcallicoat7597 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't take that bet.Boar and cougars are Chevy Trucks ad"Like a rock". Boar are tough and cougars are tougher and quicker.I shot a cougar with a 165 grain 308 bullet a few years ago.Same bullet that drops mule deer at 400 yrds .Less than 60 yrds.That cat poured blood down the mountain and I never caught up with it.4 days later other hunters told me that they crossed bloody cat tracks 2000 ft up the mountain in the snow.I seen boar take bullets from deer rifles and never slowed down.I'd pick something else to shoot dangerous game if I were you.Something like a cannon with more than one shot cause anything that can bite back will if it can.

@johnmarklockling9113 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting video. My only question is if it is going to be used for self defense, how long or how well will the powder stay in the pan? After carrying it for hours or days what are the chances it'll stay primed all that time without the powder falling out?

@BEACHSILVER 3 жыл бұрын

I am very interested in getting a Queen Anne pistol. I have have heard mostly positive things from people who have purchased this pistol. But I recently found some negative reviews. They claimed that the pistol was prone to breaking. They did mention "heavy loads" I have watched all of your videos on the Queen Anne and see you were using 40 grain charges and did not mention any issues. I love everything you post and very much respect your input and knowledge. How do you feel about this pistol. G.R.B III

@duelist1954 3 жыл бұрын

I have had no trouble with it, and it is fun to shoot.

@BEACHSILVER 3 жыл бұрын

@@duelist1954 thank you for taking the time to respond to my question. I love all of your videos. I am very interested in the Golden age of pirates ☠ and early Revolutionary War period then post civil war. Love your coverage of the cap and ball Era guns and cartridge conversions. Right now I am recovering from the loss of my lower right leg. While being laid up I have been enjoying your brown bess videos and the Queen Anne pistol series. I will be purchasing the Queen Anne pistol this week. I will then be getting a Blunderbuss and a Cutlass or sword from the same Era. Latter this year I hope to be able to get a Revolutionary war Era musket.. most likely a Brown Bess. I live less than 20 miles from the Concord and Lexington battle fields. May try to get involved with one of the local Minute Man reenactment groups when I get my new leg. I could also get myself a wooden peg leg and play a pirate ☠. Thanks again

@lightweight1974 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering how you were going to index the sight bead/threaded barrel/breech until you said it wasn't a true to form Queen Anne pistol. Good work.

@Stigstigster 3 жыл бұрын

I think the barrel threading on any well made gun is tight and repeatable enough to just screw it on tight, mark the top of the barrel where you want the bead to sit when ready to fire and I think it'll always go back the the same spot each time. Whilst it's clean at least.

@8023120SL 3 жыл бұрын

While you guys are heading into your winter, today in northern Victoria, Australia it’s 44 C and declared a “Total Fire Ban” day.

@robertfarrow4256 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@dougdukes1039 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, any idea how either loading would have survived in a carry situation? I mean would the ball and gunpowder move if you carried the pistol around all day before you need it?

@EdAtoZ 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, since you added the front bead. Your sight pitcher is the idea cover the target with the bead or set the target on top of the bead ?

@billsummy2412 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME ! :-)

@jer991 3 жыл бұрын

just have to talk the bad to stand still while you reload. love black powder shooting

@blagmate5516 3 жыл бұрын

Perhaps Ive not watched enough of your videos, Mike, but what are your thoughts on the modern defensive handguns? Glocks, S&W and such?

@blagmate5516 3 жыл бұрын

Just stumbled upon your channel, BTW, via Hickok45's channel.

@duelist1954 3 жыл бұрын

I have carried a 1911 every day for decades. But, sometimes in the summer, I carry a Colt Cobra in a pocket holster.

@cathat227 3 жыл бұрын

You could do a 45 70 conversion

@catyear75 3 жыл бұрын

If and when an EMP hits , pistols like this will be worth more than their weight in gold ! I’m hoping Santa brings me one for Christmas!

@rolandbihot7944 2 жыл бұрын

Belle arme une de celle que j'aime bien après le pistolet lepage

@hoodoo2001 3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving. Would not one test of these pistols be whether they could retain the powder in the pan after being jostled around or does the pan securely hold the priming powder?

@duelist1954 3 жыл бұрын

It is a good, tight pan. It holds the powder securely.

@jamesvatter5729 3 жыл бұрын

Mike, I think you know how much I really enjoy your channel. However, until I started watching this video and heard you say, "...in the 18th Century", I thought you'd been busy applying shellac in a cramped, unventilated area. Thanks for setting me straight! ...and Happy Thanksgiving.