Videos tagged with Cosmoline

This Q&A session from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms-related topics. Ian McCollum discusses the evolution of red dot sights, the importance of blood lead level testing for shooters, and the nuances of various historical and modern firearms, including the 5.56 NATO cartridge's twist rate evolution, the M14's manufacturing issues, and the challenges of polymer-cased ammunition. He also touches on niche subjects like underwater firearms, electromagnetic rifles, and the future of handgun design.

This video from Classic Firearms provides an unboxing and overview of several Tokarev pistol variants, including Chinese Type 54, Romanian TTC, and Yugoslavian M57 and M70 models. The presenters discuss the historical context of the Tokarev design, its origins with Fedor Tokarev in Russia, and its adoption by various countries. They highlight key features such as the 7.62x25mm Tokarev caliber, the linked barrel short recoil operation, and the original lack of a manual safety, noting that import regulations often necessitate added safeties on US market examples. The video also touches on variations in grip, finish, and magazine capacity across different national productions.

This guide details the unboxing and identification of a 20mm M3 Breechblock Slide Plate, a vintage military surplus part. The process involves careful unwrapping of aged packaging, revealing a cosmoline-coated component. Expert identification is confirmed through ordnance stamps and technical diagrams, highlighting the part's condition and historical context.

This video provides a review of the Bulgarian Makarov pistol, discussing its history, design influences (Walther PPK), and common variants. The presenters highlight its blowback operation, DA/SA trigger, and unique safety/decocking mechanism. Practical shooting observations include potential issues with large hands causing slide bite and a discussion on the effectiveness of hollow-point ammunition in older surplus firearms. The video also touches on the Makarov's historical significance, including its use by Russian cosmonauts.

Instruction from D'Boss Firearms, presented by Dustin, clarifies that WD-40 is not a suitable long-term lubricant for firearms. While it offers protection, its solvent properties can lead to a gummy residue after evaporation, potentially hindering mechanical function. For storage, dedicated products like Cosmoline are recommended. The video emphasizes using lubricants specifically designed for firearms to ensure reliable operation.

This guide details how to use the VEVOR 3L Ultrasonic Cleaner for removing cosmoline from firearm parts and cleaning reloading brass. The process involves using a cleaning solution, running the ultrasonic cleaner for set durations, and rinsing parts. The cleaner is shown to be effective for both heavy cosmoline buildup and for preparing brass for reloading, with different cleaning solutions yielding varied results.

This YouTube video focuses on the unboxing and initial inspection of several Mosin-Nagant M91/30 rifles, specifically highlighting models manufactured in Tula and found buried in cosmoline. The description hints at the availability of these firearms and related products on the channel's website, while also providing social media links for Classic Firearms. The content appears to be aimed at firearm enthusiasts interested in historical military surplus rifles, their condition upon acquisition, and potential restoration or cleaning processes.

This video demonstrates a practical method for removing cosmoline from a C96 Mauser pistol using hot water. The presenter highlights cosmoline's effectiveness in rust prevention but also its difficulty to clean. The process involves immersing the firearm's metal components in boiling water to melt the cosmoline, while advising against submerging wooden parts like grips. This technique is presented as an alternative to traditional cleaning methods like rags and Q-tips for heavily cosmoline-coated firearms.