Videos tagged with 8x58mm rimmed

This guide details the disassembly and internal mechanism of the Madsen M1888 Forsøgsrekylgevær, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers accessing the falling block bolt, the unique feed and ejection cycle, and the integral bayonet. The information is derived from an expert examination of a rare museum specimen, highlighting the rifle's experimental nature and historical significance as potentially the first semi-automatic rifle in military service.

This expert review delves into the Schultz & Larsen RPLT-42, a rare Danish rifle produced during the German occupation for the Coast Guard Police. The analysis covers its historical context, unique 8x58mm Rimmed caliber, and intricate bolt and magazine mechanisms, highlighting potential wartime manufacturing defects. Instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides deep historical and technical insights.