Videos tagged with Fixed Ammunition

This video demonstrates the operation of a 1934 Fixed Ammunition Disassembling Machine used to safely separate 40mm Bofors L60 projectiles from their brass casings. It highlights the machine's mechanical screw and lever system for clamping and extraction, showcasing its effectiveness even on weathered ordnance. The process emphasizes careful handling of historical military ammunition.

This video discusses and showcases a 4-inch (102mm) 4"/50cal fixed ammunition round, specifically one like that fired from the USS Ward's number 3 gun. This event marked the first shot fired by the USA in anger during World War II on December 7th, 1941, targeting a Japanese midget submarine outside Pearl Harbor just hours before the main attack. The description highlights the rarity of such a round and provides its dimensions (102mm projectile, 1220mm overall length).