Videos tagged with Firearms Disassembly

This expert guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the Denel NTW-20 anti-materiel rifle's barrel, a process facilitated by its quick-change system. The demonstration highlights the unique mechanics involved in securing and releasing the barrel, emphasizing precision and safety. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, known for his in-depth analysis of historical and unique firearms.

This video provides an in-depth physical inspection of a Knight's Armament SR-15 Mod 2 rifle, highlighting its unique design features and proprietary components. The instructor demonstrates specialized tools and techniques required for working on KAC firearms, emphasizing differences from standard AR-15 platforms. Key areas covered include the bolt and barrel extension design, gas system, ambidextrous lower receiver, bolt carrier group specifics, and various dimensional checks for headspace, throat erosion, and alignment.

This comprehensive documentary details the development and history of the US Springfield M1903 rifle, from its Mauser-inspired origins to its service in WWI and beyond. It covers design choices, technical specifications, ammunition evolution, and significant modifications like the switch from a rod bayonet to a knife bayonet and changes to the sights. The video highlights the rifle's strengths, weaknesses, and its eventual status as a classic American firearm.

This video provides an in-depth historical review and technical examination of the French Chamelot-Delvigne Model 1873 revolver and its Italian counterpart, the Model 1874. It details their development, design features, adoption by military forces, and performance, particularly in the context of World War I. The review highlights their strengths, such as simple actions and easy field stripping, as well as their limitations, including slow loading/unloading and relatively weak cartridges for the era.

This guide details the disassembly of the Beretta Model 1931 and 1937 experimental rifles, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers removing the receiver cap, mainspring, and bolt, highlighting the complex firing pin assembly and hammer-fired system. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on deep mechanical understanding and historical context.