Videos tagged with Firearms Reference

The Coenders rifle features a unique bolt-less, forward-operating action where the barrel assembly moves instead of a traditional bolt. Its 5-round magazine utilizes a V-shaped compound spring, and the next round aids in ejecting spent casings. This design represents an innovative, albeit unconventional, approach to rifle mechanics.

The Little Tom is highlighted as the world's first Double Action Only (DAO) automatic pistol, featuring a unique bi-directional magazine loading system. Its barrel disassembly involves pushing it back to release an oval lug from a dovetail slot. The internal mechanism demonstrates a specific trigger bar and hammer interaction for DAO operation.

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Stamm Saurer 1916 OOB Safety. The description highlights valuable firearms reference books available from Headstamp Publishing and provides links for supporting the creator on Patreon and Floatplane. It also directs viewers to purchase Forgotten Weapons merchandise. The content appears to focus on a specific historical firearm and its features.

The Yugoslav M92 is a compact AK variant chambered in 7.62x39mm, often compared to the Russian AKS-74U Krinkov. It features a 10-inch barrel, an underfolding stock, and a muzzle booster that functions as a flash hider. Primarily an export and commercial success for Zastava, it served as the basis for popular US-market semi-auto pistols.

The ATF has reclassified the FR-F2 rifle as a Curio & Relic (C&R) firearm, impacting all previously imported examples. This French rifle, used in military service until recently, features a STANAG-style quick-detach scope mount compatible with various optics. While original French scopes like the Scrom J8 are rare, the mount's design allows for modern optic adaptation.

This video explores the Beistigui Hermanos MM31, highlighting its position as a leader in machine pistols. The description also includes links to firearms reference books, a Patreon page, a Floatplane channel, and merchandise, suggesting a focus on collectible and historical firearms, likely with in-depth analysis and historical context provided by the "Forgotten Weapons" channel.

The 2.7mm Kolibri is the world's smallest centerfire cartridge, firing a 3-grain projectile at 650 fps with 3 ft-lbs of energy. Approximately 1,000 units were produced before WWI, ceasing due to wartime production shifts. The pistol, weighing 7.7 ounces loaded, features the 'FP' monogram for designer Franz Pfannl and was sold in a presentation case.

The Beretta M1918 is a rare Italian semi-automatic carbine from WWI, often mistaken for a submachine gun but firing only in semi-auto. It reuses parts from the 1915 Villar Perosa and operates from an open bolt with a delayed blowback system for safety. Chambered in 9mm Glisenti, it features a unique 25-round magazine and a trigger guard repurposed from a Vetterli rifle.

The LMG-25 is a unique Swiss toggle-locked light machine gun developed by Waffenfabrik Bern. It features a three-position fire selector (Safe, Semi-auto, Full-auto) and an innovative toggle-lock mechanism that articulates during the charging cycle. A key feature is its advanced primer ignition mode, designed to reduce recoil by igniting the primer while the bolt is still moving forward.

This review details the SAP M10, a semi-automatic variant of the MAC-10, retaining its open-bolt design. It highlights the internal mechanism, including the disconnector and sear, crucial for semi-auto function. The video also touches upon the legal implications and ease of conversion to full-auto, which attracted law enforcement attention.

The Armalite AR-16 is a rare prototype chambered in 7.62 NATO, bridging the gap between the AR-10 and AR-18. It features a short-stroke gas piston, dual recoil springs, and a unique 5-aperture rotating rear sight. Only two AR-16s are known to exist, making it a significant piece of Armalite's design history.

The CBJ-MS is a modernized 9mm submachine gun based on the Swedish K, designed as a compact PDW-style platform. It features a unique progressive trigger for semi and full-auto fire without a selector, a grip safety, and a vertical foregrip that stores a spare magazine. The muzzle is compatible with standard M16 bipods for added stability.