Videos tagged with Curved Barrels

This guide details the operation of an experimental bullpup over/under shotgun, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the unique bullpup configuration, dual triggers, and the innovative butt-plate breech lever mechanism. A key design element highlighted is the curved barrels, essential for achieving the compact bullpup layout.

This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the Krummlauf, a late-World War II German curved barrel attachment. Expert Ian McCollum details its development for armored vehicles and its ill-fated adaptation for infantry, highlighting significant engineering challenges and failures. The analysis underscores the Krummlauf's status as a symbol of impractical, late-war German 'Wonder Weapon' projects.

This entry details the operation of a unique, unidentified experimental bullpup over/under shotgun. The video highlights its secret feature: curved barrels, which allow for a straight sight rib while maintaining a compact bullpup configuration. The breech mechanism is lever-actuated from the buttplate, revealing the chambers and extractor. Expert Ian McCollum provides an analytical look at this creative, albeit unusual, firearm design.