Videos tagged with Breech Operation

This video demonstrates the professional restoration and assembly of the M40 106mm Recoilless Rifle. It details the installation of the barrel onto the M79 mount, the integration of the M8C spotting rifle, and the operation of the breech block. The process highlights the use of heavy machinery and specialized tools in a professional restoration facility, indicating a high level of technical expertise.

This guide details the manual operation of the breech mechanism on a 16-inch battleship gun, as demonstrated silently. It covers unlocking, opening, and closing the breech block, highlighting the interrupted screw thread design for quick locking and pressure resistance. The demonstration emphasizes the mechanical operation of heavy naval ordnance by an expert.

This guide details the operational mechanics of the Vickers, Sons, & Maxim 2.95" Mountain Gun, as presented by Ian McCollum. It covers the interrupted screw block breech, grip safety, gear-driven elevation, and firing mechanism. The video emphasizes the gun's historical context, including its use by General Pershing in Mexico.