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  Intro Honestly when I started digging into the story behind this cannon, I actually hit a bit of a wall. There just aren't many articles about these specific cannons online. To really get to the bottom of it, I ended up diving into CNKI, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure. And luckily, I found it! So in this video, I'm super excited to share what I uncovered and explain why this cannon ended up right here. Beihai Park "On June 1st, I visited Beihai Park in Beijing. When we talk about Beihai Park, I'm sure many people immediately think of the famous the White Stupa Temple or White Pagoda. In Chinese, it's called 'Baita' (白塔), and I also found its Manchu name on a stele in Beihai Park, 'xanyan subarhan'. This iconic structure is almost 800 years old, and has truly become one of Beijing's symbols today. Before this visit, I always pictured Beihai Park as just an old imperial garden filled with palaces. But honestly, I now think it's ...

  For those who have already watched my animation on the auto-opening pan cover mechanism of matchlock firearms, this video will delve deeper into the subject. While I strive for accuracy, there may be instances where I misspeak or present information that could be refined. I view this as a collaborative discussion, so please feel free to share your questions or thoughts in the comments section. There's a good chance another knowledgeable viewer might offer valuable insights. Now, let's begin today's video. Why I Chose to Create This Animation Firstly, my decision to finally delve into this vintage mechanism was spurred by a video from an Argentinian gunsmith. Notably, the auto-opening pan cover matchlock is one of his products. In his video, he not only elaborates on his matchlock but also provides a wealth of intricate details. This immediately ignited my curiosity to understand its internal workings. Next, I created this animation as a tool to better articulate its opera...