Videos tagged with Belgian Military Rifle

The Belgian Comblain Model 1882 is a single-shot, lever-action rifle chambered in 11mm Comblain. Despite its age, it remained in Belgian service until 1914. The rifle features a tangent leaf ladder rear sight and a barleycorn front sight. Handling requires a specific technique for effective ejection of spent casings.

This documentary delves into the history and technical aspects of the Belgian Model 1882 Comblain rifle. It highlights Hubert Comblain's design evolution from early percussion arms to his successful falling block action, adopted by Belgium and other nations like Peru, Chile, and Brazil. The video details the rifle's unique 11mm cartridge, its innovative fouling reservoir for improved reliability, and its physical characteristics, concluding with live fire demonstrations of its accuracy and robust action.

This 'From the Vault' episode from Brownells features an expert-level look at the FN FNC rifle. The video details its historical context, succeeding the CAL and influencing the SCAR program. It covers external features like the folding stock and FAL-style compensator, and delves into the modernized AK-style long-stroke gas piston system with a rotary bolt. The presenters demonstrate a field strip, highlighting the similarities in the bolt carrier group to the M249 Minimi and the lower receiver's design.