Videos tagged with Charger Bridge

This video delves into a rare BSA Prototype Charger-Bridge Enfield, likely developed before the widespread adoption of the SMLE's fixed charger bridge. Expert Ian McCollum meticulously examines its unique features, including a provisional patent marking on the charger guide and specific proof marks on the barrel, suggesting a post-1904 manufacturing date. The rifle's exact historical context and purpose remain a mystery, highlighting a fascinating 'hole in history' for firearm enthusiasts.

This "Gun of the Week" episode features the Short Magazine Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Mk III rifle, specifically a 1913 BSA-manufactured example for the Australian government. The presenter, Mark Keef, highlights early features like the magazine cutoff and long-range volley sights, explaining their historical context and tactical purpose during World War I. He also details the rifle's action, its lineage from James Lee's designs, and the evolution of the Lee-Enfield family.