Videos tagged with Experimental Safety

This video details an experimental test of firing a Mossberg 500 shotgun with its barrel submerged in water. The experiment, conducted by Matt Carriker, demonstrates the severe consequences of firing a shotgun under such conditions. The first test with birdshot resulted in the choke tube being blown out, while a subsequent test with a slug caused the barrel to split open dramatically. The footage highlights the destructive power of water pressure on firearm components when the barrel is obstructed.

This guide details the operation of the unique and complex safety mechanism found on an experimental Mauser Model 1902 C96. Expert Ian from Forgotten Weapons explains how to engage and disengage the safety, highlighting its impractical design flaws that prevented mass production. The video also touches on the C96's military contract history and shift to the commercial market.