Joseph Manton, British (flintlock) gunmaker to King George III & IV

[4v50 Gary]

Here is a neat 50 min video on Joseph Manton and his guns. Two things I enjoyed were the modern smiths fabricating modern guns and the Manton improvements one of which shortened (or lowered) the sidewall where the touch hole is for shorter distance to the powder (and thus faster ignition). I was unaware of that. Check out that gravity operated safety too (24 min). Raised rear rib to raise the point of aim (28 min). Heavier barrel dueling pistol for less muzzle flip (31:15).

https://youtu.be/sn1EI8RqTq4?si=Q63KtS42U6mt326Y

He may have skipped the required proofing by a proof house (37 min).