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 explores the fascinating history of the Scotti self-loading rifle, which was offered to the British War Office in the late 1930s by Italian manufacturer Fabbrica Nazionale d'Armi di Brescia. The offer involved converting an SMLE (Short Magazine Lee-Enfield) rifle to a self-loading variant using the Scotti system. The description humorously notes that the British received the rifles for free, implying the system's failure to meet expectations. The video promises an in-depth look at this unusual firearm, highlighting that the 'self-loader' bore no resemblance to the iconic Lee-Enfield. Hosted by firearms expert Christian Wellard and presented by the Royal Armouries, the channel encourages viewer interaction and support for preserving arms and armor history.

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."