I have all of Marks DVD's and both his Pilgrim's Journey, His book "Sons of the Trackless Forest " is very hard to find and the price is very pricey. Mark's example and books have had and contuine to have a big impact on the re-enactment community. I sure would love to meet him in person. MuzzleLoader is the best magazine for anyone who loves shooting black powder firearms, I have no Interest in the In-Line muzzler loaders with that being said if any does this is not meant to be mean it's just a as an 18th re-actor I really love my flintlocks.
@@Theradicalreb it is, this video came out in August of 1994 so it is almost 30 years old. Mark hasn't totally dropped out of living history but he has cut way back. He will be at Martin's Station in May. Mark is still teaching High School and is busy with his family, 3 children and I believe 11 grandchildren.
@@Theradicalreb This is an excerpt from his old videos. A lot of people never saw the old videos, so it is new for them. The info never goes out of date. It is good for us older ones to watch again too.
Must have sucked being left-handed in the 18th century and having to fire a standard flintlock off your left shoulder, with the ignition happening right in front of your face like we see in this video. Personally, I think I would have taken up archery instead. 😅
The rifle in this video is actually left handed. That being said it would absolutely suck to be left handed in the 18th century but not for the reason you listed. It was a right handed world then and children who were left handed were "encouraged" to become right handed... But shooting a gun meant for the opposite hand isn't bad at all. I am right handed and have shot a left handed flintlock several times. The flash from the pan happens in front of my left/non-dominant eye and isn't as noticeable as when it happens in front of your dominant eye. I also have several left handed friends that shoot right handed guns.
Great and well done set of DVD’s! I’ve got them all. I think it’s about time to watch them again!👍🤣👍
LOVE THIS STUFF MARK--- KEN DAVIS ROCKY MT.
I have all of Marks DVD's and both his Pilgrim's Journey, His book "Sons of the Trackless Forest " is very hard to find and the price is very pricey. Mark's example and books have had and contuine to have a big impact on the re-enactment community. I sure would love to meet him in person. MuzzleLoader is the best magazine for anyone who loves shooting black powder firearms, I have no Interest in the In-Line muzzler loaders with that being said if any does this is not meant to be mean it's just a as an 18th re-actor I really love my flintlocks.
Thank you !
Keep em.coming need more
I believe he was running 23 miles an hour
Is Mark still active in Muzzleloading? Haven't seen anything about him in a long while!
He still attends an event or two each year but isn't as active as he used to be. Should be at Martin's Station's event in May though.
Thought this was old stuff. I used to follow his living history work til he dropped out, so to speak. Became more active in his church, I think.
@@Theradicalreb it is, this video came out in August of 1994 so it is almost 30 years old. Mark hasn't totally dropped out of living history but he has cut way back. He will be at Martin's Station in May. Mark is still teaching High School and is busy with his family, 3 children and I believe 11 grandchildren.
@@Theradicalreb This is an excerpt from his old videos. A lot of people never saw the old videos, so it is new for them. The info never goes out of date. It is good for us older ones to watch again too.
Must have sucked being left-handed in the 18th century and having to fire a standard flintlock off your left shoulder, with the ignition happening right in front of your face like we see in this video. Personally, I think I would have taken up archery instead. 😅
The rifle in this video is actually left handed. That being said it would absolutely suck to be left handed in the 18th century but not for the reason you listed. It was a right handed world then and children who were left handed were "encouraged" to become right handed... But shooting a gun meant for the opposite hand isn't bad at all. I am right handed and have shot a left handed flintlock several times. The flash from the pan happens in front of my left/non-dominant eye and isn't as noticeable as when it happens in front of your dominant eye. I also have several left handed friends that shoot right handed guns.