This video demonstrates the loading and firing of the 14th Century Tennenberg Handgonne. This is an early and very basic handheld weapon mounted to the end of a short pole and set off with a slow burning match. The author tested the weapon both firing it while tucked under one arm and then over the shoulder to see if that would help with aiming. The tucked hold seemed to work best. He also tested different loads, went over the design of the weapon, and discussed its history.
VIDEO: "Ist [sic] that the first European handgun? - The 14th century Tannenberg gun"
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