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 interview with Dr. Ingo Wieser, a key figure in the Steyr AUG's development, offers deep insights into its design philosophy, rigorous testing, and historical significance. Dr. Wieser, who holds Austria's first concealed handgun permit, details the AUG's evolution from concept to adoption, emphasizing its innovative bullpup design and modularity. He also shares his perspective on the limitations of current calibers like .223 Remington and the future direction of assault rifle development.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Sterling SAR-87 assault rifle, a late-stage prototype from Sterling Armaments. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its design lineage, technical specifications, and disassembly process. The SAR-87 is presented as a derivative of the AR-18, featuring a long-stroke gas piston system, an ambidextrous safety selector, and a detachable trigger group, though it ultimately never saw production due to the company's closure.

This video provides an in-depth look at the BSA-28P Automatic Rifle, a post-war British experimental firearm. Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, details its design, operating mechanism, and historical context within Britain's search for a new service rifle. The entry highlights the rifle's unique features, its competition with other designs like the EM-1 and EM-2, and the reasons for its eventual failure in trials, including reliability issues and design complexity.

This comprehensive review of 'Sturmgewehr! From Firepower to Striking Power (New Expanded Edition)' by Hans-Dieter Handrich, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, delves deep into the historical development of the German assault rifle. The book covers the evolution from WWI firearms through intermediate cartridge development and the progression of designs like the MKB series to the iconic StG44, offering extensive documentation and insights. McCollum's high authority and detailed knowledge make this a valuable resource for enthusiasts of German small arms history.