Before repeating firearms became common, a Dutch gunsmith created something almost unbelievable in the 1600s — the Kalthoff repeating rifle.
With a single barrel and two hidden magazines inside, a hunter could fire up to 30 shots without reloading. One smooth lever movement loaded powder, ball, and sealed the chamber automatically. It was centuries ahead of its time.
Watch how this forgotten masterpiece worked, and why it was called the single‑barrel miracle from Holland.
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