Videos tagged with FN History

This video delves into the Mauser-Norris Prototype, the earliest known Mauser rifle, detailing its origins and technical innovations. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights its development by the Mauser brothers, its basis on the French Chassepot rifle, and its unique bolt mechanism. The provenance of the rifle, including its time in the Liège Arms Museum and its connection to Samuel Norris and the formation of FN, is also explored.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Egyptian contract FN-49 rifle chambered in 8x57mm Mauser. The speakers, recognized experts in military surplus firearms, detail its historical context as a predecessor to the FN FAL, discuss its international contracts, and demonstrate its technical features, including the short-stroke gas piston and fixed 10-round magazine. The review covers range testing from 100 to 600 yards, highlighting the rifle's accuracy potential and the challenges of its heavy military trigger at longer distances.