Videos tagged with British Military Trials

Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examines a Colt Commander pistol, highlighting its design features that made it suitable for concealed carry and its consideration by British authorities in the late 1940s. Key features include a reduced barrel and slide length, an aluminum alloy frame for lighter weight, and a bobbed hammer to prevent snagging. The 9mm Parabellum caliber offered a slight capacity advantage over the .45 ACP.

This video details the experimental British conversion of the M1 Garand to select-fire capability in 1939. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the historical context, the 'YSL' nickname, and the significant mechanical modifications required, including milling the receiver and adding a disconnector. Trial results indicated extreme difficulty in controlling automatic fire, leading to the project's discontinuation.

This guide details the disassembly of the Money-Walker 1868 Trials Rifle, focusing on its unique falling block action. It highlights the process of removing the barreled action from the stock to expose the internal mechanism, offering insights into its historical design and operation. The information is presented with the authority of a firearms instructor knowledgeable in historical military procurement.

This guide details the operation of the William Soper's Direct Action Breech Loader, a unique 19th-century rifle. Expert instruction covers the high-leverage side lever mechanism, which allows for rapid reloading and firing of single cartridges. The video highlights its historical context, including its near miss in British Army trials, and its mechanical intricacies, emphasizing its potential for a high rate of fire for its time.

This review details the Prairie Gun Works Timberwolf, a Canadian-made sniper rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its unique features like a helically fluted barrel and bolt, Magpul stock, and Schmidt & Bender optics. Despite losing the British trials to Accuracy International, the Timberwolf has seen adoption by other forces and its presence has been noted globally.