Forgotten Weapons

This video details Val Forgett's pioneering 1973-74 African Big Five hunt using percussion muzzleloaders. He aimed to prove the efficacy of traditional muzzleloaders against modern firearms. Forgett developed a specialized 610-grain flat-nose bullet and utilized 190 grains of Triple F powder in a .58 caliber double-barrel rifle, achieving muzzle energy comparable to a .416 Rigby. The narrative recounts successful hunts of Elephant, Leopard, and Rhino, highlighting the challenges and the effectiveness of his chosen equipment.

This video details the FN MAG Tactical conversion kit and the Long Rail Kit, designed to modernize the venerable FN MAG machine gun for contemporary optics. The upgrade addresses several cascading issues, including top cover access, retention, carry handle clearance, and buttstock length, by introducing an ambidextrous top cover release, a reinforced locking hinge, a folding carry handle extension, and an adjustable buttstock. The kit is designed as a universal clamp-on solution for various FN MAG variants.

The Aimpoint CS optic was developed for the Swedish Home Guard, prioritizing extreme battery life and ruggedness. Key features include a 10-year constant-on battery life achieved through a permanently installed 3.7V battery and efficient CET LED technology. It also incorporates durable rubberized iron sights designed to withstand drop tests and a Picatinny rail for accessories.

This video provides an in-depth review and technical breakdown of the Benelli B76, an obscure Italian delayed blowback service pistol from the 1980s. Instructor Ian McCollum details its history, variations (including the sport and rare MP3S models), and unique mechanical operation. The video includes a step-by-step disassembly guide, highlighting its unusual internal mechanisms and correcting previous misconceptions about its locking system.

This video provides an in-depth technical examination of the Isotta Fraschini (Albertini) bent and riveted submachine gun, a late World War II development. The presenter, Ian McCollum, highlights its unique manufacturing process, which utilizes bent sheet metal and rivets instead of complex stamping and welding, making it simpler to produce. The review details its MP40 magazine compatibility, folding stock, controls, and internal mechanisms, offering a comprehensive look at this rare firearm.

This video provides an in-depth look at the MAC Model 1934T, an interwar French aircraft machine gun developed from the Model 24/29 light machine gun. The presenter details its development, technical specifications, and differences from its ground-based counterpart, focusing on its adaptation for aerial combat. The review covers its unique mounting system, drum magazine feed, and internal modifications for increased rate of fire, offering a comprehensive understanding of this specialized firearm.

This video covers Day 2 of Lynx Brutality 2026, showcasing various stages of a dynamic shooting competition. The presenter, using a borrowed Kar-15 and a Lago Remus pistol, navigates challenging scenarios including a forest stage with a grenade launcher and tunnel engagement, a quad-mounted shooting course, a pistol-only stage, a physically strenuous target engagement stage, and a blind shoot house scenario. The content highlights practical application of firearms and gear under stress, with insights into stage design and personal performance.

This video details Stage 1 of the Lynx Brutality 2026 match, a challenging rifle stage involving climbing a scaffolding tower and engaging steel targets from multiple levels. The stage emphasizes physical exertion, positional shooting, and target acquisition under dynamic conditions, with a focus on safety through unloading at each level. The presenter, Ian McCollum, highlights the importance of adapting to changing target views due to environmental factors like branches.

The FN ARCA is a re-envisioning of the SCAR platform, integrating AR-15-style controls and exterior features while retaining the SCAR's robust internal mechanism. Key changes include an AR-style top charging handle, ambidextrous controls, a removable handguard, and AR-compatible furniture. Disassembly is simplified compared to the SCAR, with captive pins and screws facilitating easier access to the bolt carrier group and gas system.

This video provides an in-depth look at Romania's World War Two Mauser pattern sniper rifles, specifically the VZ-24 variants. It details the development initiated by Marshal Antonescu, the design of two scopes by Captain Engineer Shep Tilić from IOR (inspired by Soviet PEM scopes), and the assembly process by the Romanian Army arsenal. The presentation covers two distinct patterns of scope mounts and highlights the technical specifications of the IOR 4.25x28mm scopes, including their bullet drop compensator.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Sako M92S, the civilian semi-automatic variant of Finland's RK95 assault rifle. It details the rifle's development, unique features compared to its military counterpart, and its recent importability into the US. The presenter, Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, offers expert insights into its design, manufacturing history, and the regulatory changes that made it available to American collectors.

This video provides an in-depth look at the prototype MAS Model 1925M pistol, chambered in 7.65 French Long. It details the pistol's development context within French post-WWI military small arms rearmament programs, highlighting its design evolution based on trial feedback. Key features discussed include its simple blowback operation, a unique magazine with a built-in round counter, and its field stripping procedure.