Seven barrels better than one? The Nock volley gun with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson.

Famous from The Alamo, Master and Commander, and of course Sharpe, the volley gun is an iconic weapon. Today Jonathan explains why this curious weapon was more than a novelty and teaches us how it was used.

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