Videos tagged with Assault Rifle Development

This expert review by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the rare Terni Model 1921, an Italian interwar prototype assault rifle. It highlights the rifle's select-fire capability, unique 25-round cube magazine inspired by the Fiat-Revelli M1914, and its 7.35x32mm intermediate cartridge. The analysis covers its short-recoil operation, locking mechanism, and historical context, noting its advanced design for its era.

This entry details the experimental FN FAL rifle, focusing on its early development and the factors that influenced its design, particularly the NATO cartridge trials. It highlights the competition with the British EM2 bullpup rifle and the eventual adoption of the 7.62 NATO round, which significantly altered the FAL's capabilities. The information is presented with the authority of Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries.