Videos tagged with Canadian War Museum

This video explores a rare Ross .30-06 self-loading prototype developed for British trials in 1913. It features a unique upside-down bolt action, a 25-round magazine, and innovative sheet metal construction for rapid prototyping. The rifle's design shows influences from the Lewis Gun and SMLE, highlighting early attempts at automatic fire for shoulder-fired weapons.

This experimental Ross Automatic Rifle, a conversion of the Ross M-10, showcases a unique mechanical forced-air cooling system driven by a fan powered by the bolt action. Unlike contemporary designs, it utilizes a direct gas-operated system with dual recoil springs and is modified for full-auto fire only. The rifle features significant stock modifications to accommodate the cycling bolt and ensure shooter clearance.

This video provides a detailed look at the rare 37mm Mk III Maxim 'Pompom' automatic cannon, a scaled-up Maxim machine gun. It highlights key mechanical differences, such as the clock-style mainspring and larger 1.25-pound shell. The cannon's historical usage, from ground roles to anti-aircraft applications, is discussed, with this specific example located at the Canadian War Museum.