Videos tagged with British Bullpup Firearms

This comprehensive review details Jonathan Ferguson's second book from Headstamp Publishing, 'Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms.' The book meticulously covers the evolution of British bullpup designs from early 20th-century bolt-actions to the modern SA80 A3, drawing on extensive primary source research. It offers deep technical insights and a balanced perspective on controversial firearm developments.

This YouTube video features Jonathan Ferguson, the author of the book "Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901-2020," giving an advance look at his newly released work. Ferguson showcases the contents of the book, which covers British bullpup firearms from the early 20th century to 2020. The description provides a link to pre-order or purchase the book from Headstamp Publishing's website and informs viewers that copies are in transit and will be available soon. Kickstarter preorders will ship immediately upon receipt.

This expert guide details the examination of a rare EM-2 rifle (serial EN 109, X2E1 variant) by Jonathan Ferguson, author of 'Thorneycroft to SA80'. It covers the rifle's variants, caliber evolution, unique features like the 'unit sight' and gas shield, and structural changes made for the 7.62x51mm NATO round. Ferguson's deep knowledge and access to museum artifacts provide a comprehensive look at this significant piece of British firearms history.

This video exposes a highly deceptive fake Berthier rifle sold on GunBroker. The presenter details how various mismatched parts from different firearms, including a Mauser handguard and Steyr M95 nose cap and bayonet, were crudely assembled. The rifle's stock failed catastrophically under recoil due to improper fitting, highlighting the dangers of fraudulent firearm sales and the importance of expert knowledge and reference materials.

The Kickstarter campaign for Jonathan Ferguson's book "Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms" has successfully met its $40,000 stretch goal, ensuring the addition of a new appendix dedicated to the .280 British cartridge. This appendix, co-written with ammunition specialists Jack Dutschke and Ian Patrick, will provide a comprehensive and logical overview of the cartridge's various iterations and naming conventions, including the .280/7mm and 'compromise' cartridges like the Mark 1Z.