This comprehensive review of the 1867 Werndl Military Rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its historical adoption by the Austro-Hungarian military as their first purpose-built breech-loader. The video highlights the rifle's unique rotating drum breech mechanism, its original 11x42mm black powder cartridge, and subsequent 1878 updates with a more powerful 11x58mm round. McCollum's high authority level is evident through his detailed mechanical demonstrations and deep knowledge of obscure historical firearms trials and markings.
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