Fighting with Sword & Pistol: Really Just Fantasy?
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Wielding a weapon in each hand is quite a common trope in movies, video games, and other fictional scenarios. Sometimes it’s done in amusingly unrealistic ways, like dual crossbows (good luck with the reloading!). Occasionally you’ll see the combination of melee plus ranged weapon.
Not merely swashbuckling shenanigans for fantasy pirates, this was done in history and is perfectly reasonable. Let’s take a closer look at the practical implications!
More about historical firearms and dueling:
Getting to know a Brown Bess (how a flintlock musket works)
Showing and Firing an Antique Percussion Pistol (Aston 1842)
Yes, Gunblades Are Real, BUT...
Defending yourself with an empty pistol against a sword?
A Brief Introduction to the Rules of Historical Pistol Duels
Dueling = Less Offended People? - Let’s Look at History!
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The Caracole - The Weirdest Military Tactic
Pirate fencing - sword and pistol - Historically (in)Accurate
Instructions for Training a Ship’s Crew to the use of Arms in Attack and Defence
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“Highland Storm“ by The Slanted Room Records
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