Videos tagged with EM-2 Rifle

This video explores the BSA-28P, a British post-war attempt at an automatic rifle chambered in .280 caliber. Despite its conventional design and M1 Garand-inspired operating system, the rifle suffered from accuracy issues at its natural rate of fire and ultimately failed crucial reliability tests, including an out-of-battery detonation. Only a handful were produced, making surviving examples rare.

The Korsac EM1 is a rare post-WWII bullpup adaptation of the German FG-42, developed in Britain by a Polish designer. Only two prototypes were built between 1945-1947. It retains the FG-42's controls and firing modes (closed bolt semi-auto, open bolt full-auto) but features a bullpup configuration and uses modified ZB-26 magazines holding 18 rounds of 8mm Mauser. Despite its innovative design, development ceased due to better-performing bullpup projects at Enfield.

This review delves into the British EM-2 bullpup rifle, a significant trials rifle chambered in both 7.62 NATO and the intended .280/30 British intermediate cartridge. The EM-2 features a unique flapper locking system and automatic bolt closure upon magazine insertion. Despite its advanced design, the high manufacturing cost of its milled receiver was a major factor in its eventual rejection in favor of the FAL.

This YouTube video is a book review of Thomas Dugelby's "Modern Military Bullpup Rifles" by Collector Grade. The reviewer highlights the book as a valuable resource, particularly for its information on the EM-2 rifle and other bullpup designs. However, they note that the book is out of print and difficult to find, with only expensive copies available on Amazon and the need to search eBay and gun shows for other opportunities.