Videos tagged with Artillery Piece

This video showcases the intricate process of engraving a bronze light artillery piece. The footage features Mike Miller meticulously working on the historical firearm at Martin's Station, located within Wilderness Road State Park in Virginia. The description highlights the specific location and the individual performing the engraving, emphasizing the artistry involved in customizing firearms.

This video showcases the M2 105mm Howitzer, a World War II-era artillery piece, at Ox Ranch. It details the historical ammunition types, including HE, WP, smoke, and flechette rounds, and explains how increment charge bags (1-7) adjust range and velocity. The demonstration highlights the significant muzzle blast and recoil when firing the 19-pound projectile with a 2.5-pound powder charge.

The 7.5cm le.IG 18 was a German light infantry howitzer developed by Rheinmetall post-WWI for close infantry support. Its unique break-action design, similar to a shotgun, allowed for rapid reloading. Despite its deceptive naming to circumvent the Treaty of Versailles, it proved a mobile and effective weapon throughout WWII, weighing under 900 lbs and capable of indirect or direct fire.

The Krupp 50mm Mountain Gun (Thai Model 1902) was designed for extreme portability, capable of being broken down for mule or elephant transport. Notably, 48 were ordered by Siam, and 30 imported into the US are NFA-exempt. Its design prioritizes mobility over recoil management, featuring a sliding carriage and manual windage adjustment.

This review showcases the 40mm Bofors, an Austrian WWII-era artillery piece described as the most powerful machine gun a civilian can own. It fires a 4-pound projectile at 2,800 feet per second, demonstrating devastating power in both single-shot and full-auto modes. The video highlights the gun's controls and its impressive destructive capability against various targets.