Videos tagged with 11x59mmR Gras

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the Modele 1874 Gras rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the bolt operation, cartridge loading via the tray, sight adjustment, and the efficiency of the bolt-action design. The video highlights the importance of using correct ammunition for reliable ejection and compares its speed to other historical firearms.

This review of the French Gras Mle 1874, presented with high authority by Mae from C&Rsenal, details its historical significance as a black powder rifle serving into the 1930s. The analysis covers its physical specifications, ergonomic challenges, single-shot bolt-action mechanism, sight system, and surprisingly pleasant trigger and recoil characteristics, concluding with an appreciation for its charming simplicity and performance.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, details two Ethiopian Gras carbines, highlighting Ethiopia's unique historical position and the specific modifications and markings on these firearms. McCollum, a recognized expert, provides deep historical context and technical analysis of the rifles' origins and service.

This guide details the specific procedure for removing the bolt from a French Model 1874 Gras rifle, a process requiring a screwdriver for disengagement. The video emphasizes this unique step, highlighting a key aspect of the rifle's design. The channel, C&Rsenal, is recognized for its historical thoroughness and detailed mechanical explanations of military small arms.