Videos tagged with Christian Wellard

This video showcases seven rare Victory Arms MC5 self-loading pistols, a product of a 1980s British attempt to revive the domestic handgun industry. Firearms expert Christian Wellard examines early production models and prototypes of this pistol, which featured ambidextrous controls and quick caliber switching but struggled to compete in a market dominated by foreign designs. The video is presented by the Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armour, and encourages viewer engagement and support.

This video details the 'Scotti Lee Enfield,' a unique and ultimately unsuccessful conversion of a Pattern 1914 Enfield rifle to a semi-automatic system by the Italian Scotti company. Firearms expert Christian Wellard explains its origins, the conversion process, and its dismal performance during British War Office trials, highlighting significant part breakages and poor reliability. The rifle's peculiar name stems from a miscommunication regarding the initial request for Short Magazine Lee-Enfield rifles.

This video details the ZB53 machine gun, a Czechoslovakian design that was considered by Britain for tank and infantry use. It highlights the weapon's air-cooled design, its origins in Bruno, and its technical specifications, including its gas piston system and tilting breech block, which heavily influenced the British Bren gun. The presenter demonstrates a full disassembly and reassembly, explaining the function of key components like the accelerator and feed block.

This video features firearms expert Christian Wellard exploring the M3 Carbine, a hefty but well-liked weapon developed at the end of WWII and trialed by British forces in Korea and Malaya. The video also highlights an early infra-red, night vision scope. It's presented as part of the Royal Armouries' content, encouraging viewers to support the museum, subscribe, and engage with their collection of arms and armor. The description also promotes their book "Treasures of the Royal Armouries."