Videos tagged with Archer

This video explores five discontinued firearms that enthusiasts wish were still in production, including the modernized Polish Beryl, the meticulously hand-fitted Colt Python, the scaled-up AK-action Romanian PSL, the utilitarian H&R Handi-Rifle, and the innovative Robinson Arms M96. Speakers highlight their unique features, historical pricing, and the reasons for their discontinuation, such as high manufacturing costs and changing market demands. The Ruger M77 Mark II All-Weather is also mentioned for its durable Zytel stock.

The Polish Archer, a civilian semi-automatic variant of the Beryl rifle, offers impressive accuracy for an AK platform, reportedly achieving 1-inch groups at 100 yards. It features a hammer-forged barrel, a unique bolt hold-open safety lever, and a stable optics mounting system. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, it uses AR-15/M16 magazines and is 922R compliant with US-made parts.

This short film, "The Archer" (2012), produced by the Northern Film School in collaboration with the Royal Armouries, explores the thematic connection between historical arms and armour collections and modern sports. The narrative centers on a young boy who finds inspiration in his lineage to pursue archery.