The Mk III Snider Long Rifle and the Ballard Carbine: Firepower Compared
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@capandball 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Rob! And I just love your mountains!
@ahmet42selim65 3 жыл бұрын
I think i remeber this guy from somewere
@mikepette4422 3 жыл бұрын
great roe deer hunt video today !
@garryhynds4870 3 жыл бұрын
Love the deer hunt in Hungary very beautiful countryside!
@ahmet42selim65 3 жыл бұрын
@@garryhynds4870 do u mean the guy hat has a blunderbass and pepper box pistol
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Your mountains aren't too shabby at all, either!
@jgranger3532 3 жыл бұрын
In 1870 General Grant was president, and the American government was on not good terms with either Britian or the Catholic Church, by extension the Fenian Brotherhood. Fenians had been involved in the anti conscription riots in Newyork in 1862.The Pope received an embassy from the Confederates around 1863. Most of the muskets and all of the shoes worn by the Confederates were purchased in the UK. The British textile mill owners had built frigates on credit in Britian for the Confederates. Canada had seen Confederate smuggling of cotton and spying. Grant wasn't worried about the British.The Union had put an army of over a million men in the field in the Civil war. He was willing to let them fight each other. He didn't consider the Fenians Americans. He wanted Congress to budget more money for the army and navy and the Fenians' trouble making gave him an excuse. Neither Britain or Canada were considered allies till the great war.
@jgranger3532 3 жыл бұрын
@@Simon_Nonymous my fault thank you.
@Simon_Nonymous 3 жыл бұрын
@@jgranger3532 no fault, a very good snippet of information I didn't know - thank you
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Lot's of interesting back stories with this episode in history.
@martkbanjoboy8853 3 жыл бұрын
The nephew of Alexander Keith was a wanted terrorist notorious for a bombing which at the time was in the press all over the world. Yoy won't see that on the silly Alexander Keiths beer tour.
@Rumblestrip 3 жыл бұрын
Nice blooper reel lol thank you for the chuckle and the info. The Ballard was offered up in a previous iteration as a breach loading musket rifle to US Military service. It never made it past trials for several reasons to include, fragility, politics, and the belief that a soldier would expend too much ammunition in combat. The carbine if the same arm was offered independently to the US Cavalry and as I seem to recall, did see some minor service in a few officers hands at their own expense.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting history, the Ballard,
@markcooper6736 2 жыл бұрын
my ballard is a kentucky state militia rifle
@alun7006 3 жыл бұрын
That Ballard is a neat little thing! Fascinating stuff as always. Thank you to Branko for contributing his knowledge and skills.
@brankod495 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, it's always fun to help Rob out.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Indeed. It was great to have Branko along.
@carrisasteveinnes1596 3 жыл бұрын
Volley fire only, surely, unless hunting for the pot.
@wildrangeringreen 2 жыл бұрын
The later centerfire Ballard Rifles were quite well received as well, so much so that Marlin bought them out and continued making them for many years.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@jarvy251 3 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I'd never heard of the Ballard. Looks like a handy little rifle for the time. I've fired a friend's Snider, he used cut down shotgun hulls to make ammunition. It was surprisingly intuitive to operate as I recall. I was impressed by the accuracy an the rate of fire you could manage. Fascinating bit of Canadian history, I can see how they sent those Fenians packing!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@itsapittie 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these. Understanding the capabilities and peculiarities of historical firearms can be helpful in answering, "Huh? Why did they do that?" Tactics influence the development of weapons but weapons also influence the development of tactics.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.
@johnqpublic2718 3 жыл бұрын
Oh fuck yeah. My day off just got so much better. Looking Svelte, sir!
@mountainclawoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Svelte, great word. Looks good in a sweater vest is the definition, I believe.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a lot of things, svelte is not one of them.
@BrutalHermit 2 жыл бұрын
Rob is the Bob Ross of historical British arms and I can't get enough!
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard that one yet! Cheers!
@earlshaner4441 3 жыл бұрын
Hi from Syracuse NY USA brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures of history and everyone else
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Hello!
@danm7298 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I had never heard of the fenian raids. I cannot believe that they decided to attack British forts in Canada. Shocking that ive never heard about this! Also very cool to learn not only about the gun but the tactics, doctrine, gear, and even the men that used it. Im sure a lot of us appreciate this extra history. Id like to see a video comparing the springfield trapdoor and snyder. just throwing that out there.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@whbrown1862 3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Huzzah for the Ballard and the Snider! I wonder how much American Civil War surplus weaponry got pulled into Home Guard units. It will be a great research topic for someone!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
There doesn't seem to have been much if any.
@piatpotatopeon8305 3 жыл бұрын
That offset .22 blank brass shell is so cool! Ingenuity and niche history perfectly in tune. Synergy!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
A pretty neat solution!
@sargedutch1085 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have a Ballard 3 band rifle. It has been converted 45 colt ammo. The rifle is extremely accurate. The bore was relined as the original rifling was gone. My experience it that I can be loaded quickly. No problem with removing the fired cartridge. My load is 20 grains of 3f. The rifle is pure joy to shoot,
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@backrowbrighton 3 жыл бұрын
Hi from the UK. Great history lesson and wonderful to see the firearms involved in action. I think by 1870, Britain had withdrawn all its garrison troops leaving Canada to organise its own defence? So this must have been the first true battle for Canadian forces in defending their country on their own?
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Not all the British Regular Forces had left by 1870... The infantry had, but there would continue to be British Troops in Halifax and Esquimalt only, until the 20th century with the last contingent of Royal Engineers leaving Halifax in 1906, IIRC.
@owensthilaire8189 10 күн бұрын
Very cool. The very short era of the black powder cartridges and experimental equivalents, led to some very interesting fire arms. One of my favorite eras in history.
@britishmuzzleloaders 7 күн бұрын
Cheers!
@ddgofer-ii1564 3 жыл бұрын
A Branko and Rob collaboration! Wow! Brilliant move Rob. It's my pleasure know both these Gentlemen from the Alberta shoot. Thanks Gent's job well done!
@brankod495 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it Douglas.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thank Douglas! It was a fun project!
@jezblades9913 3 жыл бұрын
Yet again an absolutely splendid video! Bravo sir!!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@natpeterson8856 3 жыл бұрын
what a slick carbine you got there Branko, and as always your videos is very informative Rob, Cheers.. !
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@randyhavard6084 5 ай бұрын
I think it's fantastic to see these antique rifles being demonstrated firing projectiles and not just blank puffs of smoke
@britishmuzzleloaders 5 ай бұрын
The whole premise of the Channel! Cheers!
@blancsteve4819 3 жыл бұрын
I have not heard of the Ballard before. Well done to the bloke in the red sash for stepping up and demonstrating it for the camera.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
It was good to have Branko out!
@earlyriser8998 3 жыл бұрын
excellent video Rob and Branko
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!.
@alwaysbearded1 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another entertaining and enlightening video. The bloopers were hysterical.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Chris!
@TheArmourersBench 3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff, thanks Rob & Branko.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@Jeeler123 3 жыл бұрын
This man's passion for history is brilliant, not only entertaining but providing a service in keeping knowledge that otherwise might be disregarded. Love the videos you deliver, much love to Canada from Wales! A friend had the pleasure of living in Toronto for a year, would love to get out there as soon as able,
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That is very kind of you to say.
@schmit6576 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Branco(?) and Rob for this wonderful video.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@jamesthomas5895 3 жыл бұрын
Love the Video You bring the history of firearms to life THANK YOU KIND SIR
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@faris6512 2 жыл бұрын
I've been binge-watching your channel ever since one of your videos got recommended to me, so far you've earned a new subscriber! Keep up the great work!
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the subby! Glad you are enjoying the Channel!
@fusilier9276 3 жыл бұрын
Never heard of this battle, fascinating history. great upload and excellent drills on the rifle
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@matthewn4896 3 жыл бұрын
It's always a good day when you learn something new, and this was a slice of history that I was hitherto completely unaware of. Stirling work as always, I found Branko very informative and entertaining, I hope we'll see more of him in the future. As a side note, seeing you break character and drop the F-bomb in the blooper reel made me laugh more than it probably should have. Take care of yourself big fella.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that you enjoyed it Matthew! Cheers.
@fishingwitheddie1535 2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t watched your content since I was a young kid still can’t believe you’re making videos keep at it
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@firstconsul7286 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video once again! I enjoyed seeing the Ballard, and its not-quite-so military origins, which is a interesting off-set to the other rifles on this channel, barring the Ross, of course.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@sandmanhh67 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool little bit of history in action. Cheers lads
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@neillh 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great show 👍
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@ronauldcameron3623 3 жыл бұрын
As always instructional and entertaining ! Well done and Thank you Rob !.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@williamlloyd3769 3 жыл бұрын
Great comparison. Nicely done.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
@@williamlloyd3769 Thank you!
@thesutcliffe9209 2 жыл бұрын
The setting is always fantastic and would love to know more, but an interesting look at something in history i didnt even know had happened, keep it up
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers. There is more coming.
@MAWLR93 3 жыл бұрын
Just learned something new about were I'm from! Cheers Rob, love the vids!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@remko1238 3 жыл бұрын
A perfect channel with a great guest 🎖
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Very kind!
@book3100 Жыл бұрын
I knew nothing of this bit of history. Thanks for bringing back :)
@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative video. Thank you for sharing.
@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын
Most welcome!
@MrRedbeard762 3 жыл бұрын
A great video on the arms and history!
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@walterblock8272 3 жыл бұрын
Great video and nice to hear 'Road to the Isles', great Rifleman's tune.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Great tune, yes.
@anselmdanker9519 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative presentation, thank you.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@slowhand1198 3 жыл бұрын
Interesting and informative as usual. Not a topic I had been familiar with until your presentations, so additionally welcome. Your quality content is so far above typical drivel available I find it remarkable they haven't banned you yet out of sheer embarrassment, if nothing else.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Very kind.
@nathanpotokar6921 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see yah back. 👍
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tokencivilian8507 3 жыл бұрын
Another fine episode BM. Well done. (PS - the out take reel was funny....perhaps some cue cards).
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@chrisc5275 3 жыл бұрын
Superb video as always!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@beanbag7096 3 жыл бұрын
Superb video! Consistent quality.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly.
@sandymackay6815 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting history Rifleman Rob. Thanks again.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@jamestarbet9608 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice as always. Cheers from a kilted cousin south of the border!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@darranhirose8153 3 жыл бұрын
Ballyhoo to you and Branko! Excellent video.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@ProSimex84 3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes oh yes oh yes, let me grab a pint and settle in. Rob, what would be a reasonable price for a Snyder enfield today in CAD? And are there any resources available to help figure out if it came from one of these initial militia purchases? It's in South Eastern Ontario.
@blackpowderburner7296 3 жыл бұрын
Anywhere from $450 for a beat up Cadet to $1500 for a very nice MKII or MKIII. Unit markings are commonly found on the tang of the butt plate. The marking denoting Canadian ownership should also be found on the stock.
@ProSimex84 3 жыл бұрын
@@blackpowderburner7296 why thank you good sir
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
As already stated.
@jacobmarsa4168 2 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Its a shame muzzle loaders and low capacity firearms are the only ones you get your hands on. (I'm assuming due to either personal preference or country). I would love to see you do videos on British firearms and historic battles going into ww1 and ww2.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
@@jacobmarsa4168 I'm going to say that you haven't explored the Channel much... lot's of Great War and WWII content.
@secutorprimus 3 жыл бұрын
I know very little about guns, but this channel makes it very easy to understand the history and usage of these near modern firearms.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that it was enjoyable to you!
@morganjones1966 3 жыл бұрын
Most enjoyable love the history keep up the good work
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@frankdantuono2594 3 жыл бұрын
Videos like this are why I sub to this channel. Also why I would totally visit rural Canada 🇨🇦 to hang out with Rob... if he'd have me 😁
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! Cheers.
@froginthewaves8450 2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel pretty cool!
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@charlesjhemphilliii4792 3 жыл бұрын
I like your droning, it's very informative.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear. Thanks.
@realhorrorshow8547 2 жыл бұрын
There's a backhanded complement if ever I heard one.
@charlesjhemphilliii4792 2 жыл бұрын
@@realhorrorshow8547 I was just kidding. But I wasn't kidding about his videos being informative.
@realhorrorshow8547 2 жыл бұрын
@@charlesjhemphilliii4792 Your instant response makes that clear. All the best to you.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
@@realhorrorshow8547 Seeing as how I mentioned it, I think it's ok... 🙂
@ilfarmboy 3 жыл бұрын
well done never heard of this thanks
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@andrewweitzman4006 2 жыл бұрын
I find this particular raid interesting because I have ridden through that general area dozens of times over the years on scootering trips.. I've even seen the marker of the 1812 War battle at Hemmingford just a bit south of the main crossroads in that town after lunch at the pub nearby.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@dalemoss4684 2 ай бұрын
Great video, im looking forward to a look at the Needham
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 ай бұрын
It's featured in the Eccles Hill series.
@onpsxmember 3 жыл бұрын
Splendid Video. And quite interesting historically and technically for someone not that particularly interested in these rifles. Now get together and drink every time he thanks his special guest. Once more and you scare him away.^^ I hope for more collaborations also across channels once more. While I'm already typing, would it make sense to talk about historical beards, beard care and popular forms in certain factions?
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear. Thanks! This is a shooting Channel, so apart from casual mention, things like facial hair, rations, bells and bobs, get only a passing mention.
@chrishewitt4220 3 жыл бұрын
Another grand video Rob…
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sski 3 жыл бұрын
Ah HA! Nice video! Your attention to detail is amazing. Thanks for the history lesson. Sorry about the incursion. But who could resist the back bacon and maple syrup so close for the taking ;p Seriously though, I had no idea something like that even happened. They don't teach such things in the States. I'm 56 yrs. old and never heard about this. Thanks for your dedication to history and reproducing it in the way you do.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers.
@kenobi90000 3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video as always :)
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@bc30cal99 3 жыл бұрын
Really fine stuff as usual sir. Have family who possess a Snider rifle from some Canadian service, what exactly is unclear. The Ballard is interesting, I have only closely examined a Pacific Ballard rifle target model so this is great to see. Thanks again.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@WalterBurton 2 жыл бұрын
That was really good. Thanks. 👍👍👍
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@polaris30000 2 жыл бұрын
I was quite excited to see this video on your channel, and was not aware there was another on the Snider. I have a Mk III Snider that looks to have been converted to a carbine with a half length barrel, and I am intending to have it examined for safety before I fire it. Got it for $150 in working order, so it was an exciting find! I am wondering however, if there is a way to tell what the provenance of the rifle would be, so any advice you might have would be grand!
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
There is a whole playlist on the Snider if you are interested. Cheers.
@YerluvinunclePete 3 жыл бұрын
Terrific stuff.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers.
@awesomeboy4353 3 жыл бұрын
Good video rob
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@thomasfontaine414 3 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Cheers.
@hamm6035 3 жыл бұрын
Just a superb video.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@WalterBurton 2 жыл бұрын
Solid writing. 👍👍👍
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@Badwolf75 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another outstanding video. Being born and raised just south of the Canadian border in New York, and of Irish descent . I'm shocked to never have heard of these raids.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Little known North American history.
@alecblunden8615 3 жыл бұрын
I would have thought reasonably well known. Highest respect to the Militia and Home Guard.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
@@alecblunden8615 only in military history circles, not the public...
@chooseyouhandle 2 жыл бұрын
My favourite forgotten North American conflict is the border war between Ohio and Michigan.
@TheWirksworthGunroom 3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic stuff!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, Neil!
@mountainclawoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
I really liked the outtakes. Also seeing the civilian "uniform" was interesting. The little known history was great. The audacity of that invasion is hilarious.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
In retrospect, it was all a bit weird and silly... apart from the actual destruction and death that is...
@kearnsey64 3 жыл бұрын
It would be cool to metal detect that border area for old cartridges! The Ballard round looks like a giant .22 round? Thanks Rob and Branko!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it would!
@brankod495 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the .44 Ballard Long Rimfire is just a scaled up version of a .22 LR.
@joeblow9657 2 жыл бұрын
Quite interesting sirs
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@Zippsterman 2 жыл бұрын
I love the change in uniforms to match the rifles
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@thehistoadian 3 жыл бұрын
I was just about to go film a video of my own when this was uploaded, guess my videos gonna have to wait!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully it was worth it.
@99IronDuke 3 жыл бұрын
A most interesting video on a little known subject.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear you enjoyed it!
@anglerjj3089 2 жыл бұрын
how I like these videos, excellent made, like always 👍
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, kindly.
@535tony 2 ай бұрын
The Snider is such an interesting rifle. I like it better then the Allen trapdoor conversion. You have a nice one.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 ай бұрын
I agree! Cheers.
@hurricanepilots4473 2 жыл бұрын
A few months ago I left a comment asking about the Snider with reference to the Fenian Raids and the Metis uprisings, and by God you delivered. Well done sir. Militias are interesting cats. Being a "farm boy" myself, I can garentee you that even today, any threat to home and hearth that cannot be dealt with in an expedient fashion by governmental authorities would be taken care of by the locals. They would have no clue what they were actually getting themselves into, but they would do it anyway.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@NomadShadow1 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool, I enjoy seeing the “practical” employment of the early cartridge rifles, makes me feel spoiled by our modern self loading arms
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kiddiehistorianshaleyv9831 2 жыл бұрын
Nice choice of background Mr. Rob. Can you do a comparison between the Lee Enfield No.4 service rifle with the P14 British home guard rifle?
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
If I ever find one, then yes.
@johncanzoneri4771 Жыл бұрын
Well done
@britishmuzzleloaders 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@tedwarden5803 3 жыл бұрын
An outstanding historical and technical video. I assume than not all of the firearms you demonstrate are your own. But if it’s not a rude question how many bloody guns do you own. We’ve crossed words once or twice but without exception I’ve enjoyed your presentations.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Guns?....I don't have any.... 😎 All kidding aside, whether 1 or 100, not something I typically talk about in public. Cheers.
@Procket12 2 жыл бұрын
4:40 I love how this guys backyard literally runs from the US into Canada. It never ceases to amaze me just how open the US-Canadian Border is. Though in fairness, the majority is in open wilderness and heavy forested areas.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
It's a big place, yes.
@markcooper6736 2 жыл бұрын
love the video..I have a 52 cal ballard and the same type of ammo .and of course my Canadian snyder carbine .I prefer the snyder. keep up the great work
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mark!
@ZenSpider40 Жыл бұрын
Oh how did I miss this?
@britishmuzzleloaders Жыл бұрын
Later is better than never!
@simeongenov7345 3 жыл бұрын
Keep up the good work rob I am the first one in the comments to tell you so I hope your channel grows further
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Very kind!
@dennis2376 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome back. :) Question how hot would the weapon become after intense firing?Very interesting thank you. Loved the out take. :)
@johnmullholand2044 3 жыл бұрын
Which one? I would hazard a SWAG that the Snider at least would get as hot as the earlier P-53 after extended firing, and that gets QUITE warm!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
They get warm. 10 rounds is enough to change the temperature, 20 rounds rapid will make it too hot to hold you hand on the metal.
@dennis2376 3 жыл бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders Thank you.
@gobadgego 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I actually lived in Buffalo for many years and had no idea any of this happened. Fenian invasion lol! What an odd piece of history.
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Indeed!
@danm7298 2 жыл бұрын
I think itd be funny if he smiled and sighed after shooting like mae does lol!
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing!
@robertforster355 Ай бұрын
You don't see it now, but as late as the 1970s there was a dirt road that went right across the border at the point where the Fenians entered Canada. Like all similar roads, it was closed and made to disappear as a part of a security push preceding the 1976 Montreal Olympics.
@britishmuzzleloaders Ай бұрын
Very interesting... The border area has changed significantly, for sure.
@robertforster355 Ай бұрын
@@britishmuzzleloaders It was several hundred percent friendlier.
@crisandm1016 3 жыл бұрын
I'm still taking it in that at no point did we even bring up a US Militia invaded Canada, twice, in school. Not a single peep. Love the maps and the tactical breakdown of the battles. As always a great video.
@509Gman 3 жыл бұрын
They were Irish nationalists operating for their own interest. The best that one could say is that the attack was initiated from US soil. The US didn’t do squat for or against the Fenians. Also remember that the majority of Americans at the time considered Irish immigrants to be inferior peoples only just barely above blacks. 1812 is the time you will want to talk about American aggression against Canada.
@88porpoise 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much an irrelevant footnote to US history. The US government was not involved, although they almost certainly turned a blind eye to events, delayed responses, and took no action against the Fenians other than seizing some arms as part of some tacit support. But there is limited time to cover history in school and there are way more than enough things of greater significance that these should be a footnote at most. Growing up in Ontario they got briefly covered because they had a much more significant impact on Canadian history, plus the "rah, rah, we beat the Yanks" always helps. There were actually several more attacks and attempted attacks over the period from 1866-1870. The best was one group that attacked a Hudson's Bay trading post and a Canadian customs House, but US authorities arrived and it was determined that they were located in US territory. The leader fled to join Louis Riel, who immediately turned him over to the US military (who released him with no reprecussions).
@johnmullholand2044 3 жыл бұрын
You need to understand that at the time, America was still picking up the pieces from our own Civil War. The general population was sick and tired of war, having just seen the end of the Civil War in the couple of years prior. Also, as mentioned by the other guy in this thread, the Irish weren't treated all that well, so any Irish Rebels wouldn't have had much, if any, popular support in a potential new war with Canada (or England?).
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@va_sirberpasir9708 3 жыл бұрын
Surely interesting history and shooting. overall great video educating us of probably one of most obscure timeline in north american history. But, I wonder if the Ballard is indeed that small, from my eyes today that's almost like Teen starter gun, or might be for the posture of men back then its normal sized utility rifle.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
The rifles are a bit longer, though nearly as diminutive. Interesting pieces for sure.
@occasionalmarksman4865 2 жыл бұрын
@18:53 I am sorry but Rob is wrong, his score is zero. He failed to count hits on the target using his bayonet, a technical error eliminating the Snider from the match and making the Ballard the finest rifle at the Battle of Maple Syrup. Another brilliantly enjoyable video, well done yet again!
@britishmuzzleloaders 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@davidbrennan660 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video and nice history piece. The outtakes...... Potatoes, lots of potatoes.
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
Haha! On it!
@kepanoid 3 жыл бұрын
Sir, as a superficial note, your under-nose ornaments are reaching epic proportions. Have you ever considered defecting to the Central Powers' side in the Great War? In all seriousness, thank you for your seriousness and dedication, interspersed with equally serious humour! Some of your nature surroundings look strangely familiar with all the lakes and birch and coniferous trees. Greetings and love from Finland!
@britishmuzzleloaders 3 жыл бұрын
If there is a chance to talk or compare those different rifles, I wouldn't necessarily turn them away....
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