Videos tagged with Belgian Military

This video provides an in-depth historical and technical examination of the FN 1900 pistol, designed by John Moses Browning. It details the pistol's revolutionary slide-operated mechanism, its development from earlier prototypes, and its adoption by the Belgian military. The content covers its specifications, operational principles, variations (1899, 1900, 1902), and its impact on concealed carry and the firearms market.

This video showcases a miniature Belgian high-explosive rifle grenade equipped with a point-detonating fuze. The title highlights the military and engineering aspects of this specialized ordnance, suggesting a focus on its design, functionality, and potential applications within military contexts. The content likely delves into the mechanics and historical significance of such a device.

This guide details the key differences between the Vigneron M1 and M2 submachine guns, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers visual identification points such as the front and rear sights, dust cover reinforcement, and receiver markings. The information is derived from an expert analysis of museum examples, highlighting design evolution and historical context.

This guide details the disassembly of the AFN-49's fire control group, focusing on the selector mechanism and the specialized tool required to engage full-auto fire. It highlights the internal workings of the trigger group and the auto-sear's function. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

This video details the Belgian Comblain Mousqueton Modele 1871/83 carbine, a single-shot, breech-loading firearm chambered in 11mm black powder. It explores its historical context, technical specifications, and operational nuances, including its use by Belgian troops and its role during WWI. The discussion highlights the carbine's construction, its specific cartridge, and the operational challenges and features of its action, trigger, and safety mechanisms.

This video provides an in-depth review of the FN FS2000, the civilian variant of the F2000 rifle. It highlights key differences from the military version, such as the barrel length and optic, and draws parallels to the P90, particularly in its ambidextrous safety selector and charging handle. The unique forward ejection system and its implications for reliability and maintenance are discussed, along with the rifle's non-drop-free magazine system and its impact on its commercial success. The presenters note its discontinuation and potential for increased collector value.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Belgian Model 1915/27 Chauchat, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details the significant improvements made over the original French design, focusing on enhanced reliability through better magazine construction, robust dust covers, and refined mechanical components. The review highlights the historical context of its adoption by Belgium and its service life, ultimately being replaced by the FN BAR.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the FN FNC, as demonstrated by Alex C. It covers separating the receivers, removing the bolt carrier group, and disassembling the bolt. The FNC is highlighted for its hybrid design, combining AK-style internals with AR-15 ergonomics, and its adoption by military forces like Belgium, Sweden (as AK-5), and Indonesia. The instruction emphasizes reliability and unique features like the firing pin retention within the carrier.

This episode of American Rifleman TV explores the 125-year history of Fabrique Nationale (FN) in Herstal, Belgium. Founded in 1889 to produce the Belgian Mouser rifle, FN has since manufactured a vast array of firearms, including designs by John Moses Browning and iconic models like the Browning High Power. The video highlights FN's evolution from a single-gun manufacturer to a globally recognized arms producer, driven by the need to serve international markets due to Belgium's small domestic demand. The segment also briefly touches upon other firearms, including the Japanese Type 92 Heavy Machine Gun and the River GP00.