The remarkable Mortimer flintlock repeating pistol
Royal Armouries
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20m
Described by Jonathan as an 18th century Winchester repeater, this Lorenzoni repeater pistol combines intricate craftmanship with an ingenious mechanism for reloading on the fly. Join our Keeper of Firearms and Artillery as he delves into how this remarkable weapon functions, but also who would have owned such an expensive status symbol.
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