Videos tagged with BSA

This guide, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, details how to distinguish an authentic Lee Enfield No. 5 Jungle Carbine from counterfeits. Key identification points include specific lightening cuts on the bolt and receiver, barrel fluting, stock features, muzzle device, and factory markings. The video also touches on the carbine's specifications and firing characteristics.

The Remington 4-S was the official rifle of the American Boy Scouts, featuring military-style furniture and a rolling block action. Initially sold directly to scouts for $5.00, it was later rebranded as the 'Military Model'. Original Boy Scout marked rifles are now rare collector's items, with fewer than 25% estimated to survive.

This review details the rare Latvian CLLE carbine, a unique variant of the Lee-Enfield. Originally full-length rifles, these were modified and supplied to Latvia, featuring a 21-inch barrel and specific handguard. Many examples bear Finnish Tikkakoski replacement barrels and British 'sold out of service' marks, highlighting their post-WWI service and eventual use by partisans.

This video showcases a rare BSA Martini single-shot rifle chambered in .22 Hornet. It demonstrates the rifle's lever action, loading a single round, firing, and the subsequent ejection of the spent casing. The rifle is fitted with a vintage scope and sling, highlighting its classic appeal and collectible nature.

This video introduces the "Woodsman Package" for the BSA Lightning GRT .22, highlighting it as a well-made and smooth-shooting break-barrel rifle. The description also includes affiliate links for various other firearm-related accessories and products, such as the Recover 20/20N, Viridian RFX44, BCA Glock Barrels, and Tacticon chest rig. The focus is on providing a comprehensive starter package and showcasing additional relevant gear.

This video focuses on the BSA (Birmingham Small Arms) .22 caliber firearm. While the description is minimal, the title clearly indicates the subject matter is a review or examination of a .22 rifle or pistol manufactured by BSA. The content will likely delve into the specifications, performance, and historical context of this particular firearm. Potential viewers would be interested in .22 caliber firearms, vintage British firearms, or BSA as a manufacturer.

This video explores unique improvised firearms from the Croatian Homeland War, showcased at the Sisak Municipal Museum. It details creations like a 16-gauge shotgun using Zastava 750 steering columns, a compact Lee-Enfield Obrez pistol, and a single-shot Yugo M70 hybrid rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. The presentation highlights the ingenuity and resourcefulness of weapon modification during the conflict.

This video explores the rare Veselý V43, a 9mm paratrooper submachine gun prototype from WWII. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its innovative design, including a takedown capability for a specialized haversack and an integrated spike bayonet. Despite outperforming the Sten Mk II in trials, its complexity and cost led to rejection in favor of the Sterling SMG.

This video explores the unique 'Rattle, Lewis, .303-inch Machine Gun Mk.I', an official British Army training accessory from the inter-war period. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains how this device, resembling a traditional rattle, was used to simulate machine gun fire when live ammunition was scarce or too costly. The discussion also touches upon the specific Lewis Gun's BSA manufacturing, Belgian markings, and its BSA-patented bipod.

This expert guide details the unique Sleeve Gun, a WWII assassin weapon developed by Major Hugh Reeves for the Special Operations Executive (SOE). It covers the weapon's origins, its comparison to the Welrod, and a deep dive into its innovative suppressor design featuring seven expansion chambers with rubber wipes for maximum sound reduction. The complex internal firing mechanism, designed for safety, is also explained.

This review covers the 1863 Snider Enfield Mark II*, a historical breech-loading rifle manufactured by BSA. The video highlights its unique action, collector value, and the specific Mark II* variant. It's presented as an interesting piece for any firearm enthusiast's collection.

This review details the British .303 Browning Mk II* aircraft machine gun, a vital WWII aviation weapon. Key insights include its open-bolt conversion to prevent cordite cook-offs, the development from ground guns to achieve higher rates of fire, and a significant production error involving incorrect drawings. The gun's unique features, like the finned muzzle booster and reversible feed, are also highlighted.