Videos tagged with Firearms Reference

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.

This video showcases the FAIR Jubilee Venice Shotgun, highlighting its quality craftsmanship from Italy. The description emphasizes its reinforced receiver, premium C+ wood with an oil finish, intricately engraved side plates, Prince of Wales stock with a wood butt pad, and a single selective gold trigger. The accompanying link points to a comprehensive firearms resource, including gun manuals, schematics, and reference guides.

This video features a review of the Streamlight Stinger 2020 S, a rechargeable flashlight boasting 2,000 lumens. It highlights the flashlight's capabilities, including its brightness and recharging features, and comes with a wall charger and an extra battery. The description also points to the firearmsguide.com website, which offers a vast library of gunsmithing resources, manuals, schematics, blueprints, and antique gun catalogs, along with a searchable gun and ammo reference guide and gun valuation data.

This video demonstrates the straightforward process of activating the Firearms Guide Online PRO Edition using an Activation Card. The steps involve visiting the FirearmsGuide.com website, selecting the "BUY NOW" option, choosing the 6-Month Online Edition Activation Card, scratching off the label to reveal the code, and entering it in the "Coupon" box. Finally, users create a username and password to complete the activation. The process emphasizes privacy and avoids any payment requirements during activation.

This video focuses on the French Fusil Dépareille 1793, a .70 caliber musket associated with the last invasion of mainland Britain at Fishguard in 1797. The description highlights the historical context of the invasion, its failed coordination with other landings, and the eventual surrender of the French troops. It also promotes the firearmsguide.com website, offering a vast collection of gun manuals, schematics, and reference guides.

This YouTube video, titled "AK Reload Animation Reference," appears to be a visual resource for animating the reloading process of an AK-pattern rifle. While the description does not provide specific details about the animation itself, it does include links to the creator's Patreon and Discord server, suggesting a community-driven or supporter-funded project. The content is likely to be of interest to animators, game developers, or anyone requiring realistic firearm action sequences.

This comprehensive book review by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights 'The Complete Book of Tokarev Pistols' by Dr. Cameron White. The book is praised for its scholarly research, high production quality, and detailed coverage of Tokarev variants produced across various countries, making it an invaluable resource for collectors. It offers extensive photographic evidence and essential data for identifying and understanding these historical firearms.

This video provides a book review of "Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms," a foundational reference for firearm enthusiasts. The reviewer highlights the book's comprehensive documentation of American firearms from the Colonial period through the Spanish-American War, detailing production numbers, configurations, and other essential specifics. Published initially in 1977, with its most recent update being the 9th edition, Flayderman's Guide is considered an essential staple for any firearms reference library. The book is praised for its breadth of coverage and is readily available, with older editions being particularly affordable.

This entry details a book review of 'The Winchester Model 1895: Last of the Classic Lever Actions' by Rob Kassab and Brad Dunbar, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The review highlights the book's comprehensive research, covering the rifle's design, military contracts (especially the massive Russian contract), historical use, and technical specifications. McCollum praises the authors' dedication and the book's accessibility, noting its value as a reference for collectors and historians.

This video announces the upcoming publication of a reference book titled "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016". The author details that the manuscript is nearly complete and photography is underway. A dedicated website, FrenchRifleBook.com, has been launched for book updates and pre-order notifications. Additionally, a cover art contest is announced, running until October 15th, seeking designs with an antiquarian, faux leather theme. Prizes include premium and signed copies of the book for the winning artists.

This video is a book review of George Layman's "Communist Bloc Handguns," an overview of Cold War pistols from various Eastern Bloc countries. The reviewer notes that while the book provides a good single-stop reference for basic handguns of the era, its 157 pages necessitate a brief level of detail on each firearm. It's recommended for the "idly curious" and as a handy reference for understanding variations, particularly with Tokarev pistols, but lacks in-depth information on rare variations, production totals, or developmental details. The reviewer also mentions the book contains personal anecdotes rather than formal research and finds the $39.95 price point a bit high given the content, but acknowledges limited alternatives for those interested in the Cold War period.

This video is a book review of Edward Ezell's 'Handguns of the World' by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. McCollum, a recognized firearms expert, provides an in-depth look at the book's comprehensive coverage of handgun history and mechanics from 1350 to 1933. He highlights its technical accuracy, detailed diagrams, and value as a primary research source, despite noting the limitations of black and white photography for obscure models.