Videos tagged with Charlton Automatic Rifle

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare Electrolux Charlton Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the Lee-Enfield. Expert instruction covers removing the heat shield and action cover to reveal the complex gas-operated mechanism, including the piston, cam track, and rotating bolt system. The video emphasizes the historical context and rarity of this World War II-era firearm.

This guide details the disassembly and internal modifications of the Charlton Automatic Rifle, a unique conversion of the Lee-Enfield bolt-action rifle. It highlights the extended receiver tracks, modified bolt, gas piston system, and protective shield, as explained by Ian McCollum. Advanced knowledge of firearm mechanics is required for this procedure.