Videos tagged with Forgotten Weapons Library

This video reviews Robert Mamp's book, "A Gun For All Nations: The 37mm Gun and Ammunition Volume 1 (1870-1913)". The book is praised for its comprehensive coverage of 37mm guns, including Hotchkiss revolving and quickfire cannons, as well as competitors like Nordenfelt and Maxim guns. While rich in information, the self-published nature leads to a lack of photographs and some editing oversights. The reviewer highlights its value for specialized audiences interested in historical artillery and ammunition.

This video reviews Paul Scarlata's book 'Mannlicher Military Rifles,' offering insights into the design and history of Mannlicher firearms, particularly the Austrian M95 carbine. The book covers biographical information on Ferdinand Ritter von Mannlicher, early rifle designs, military production models, and comparisons with other straight-pull rifles. It also touches on the availability and cost of M95 carbines in the US and the challenges of sourcing ammunition.

This video is a book review of 'Automatwaffen II' by Allen Dry, focusing on Swiss machine guns, submachine guns, and mortars used or experimented with by the Swiss military from 1817 onwards. The reviewer highlights the book's coverage of unusual Swiss Maxim variants with optical sights and hand-crank operated manual machine guns, noting its value for rare firearms information. The reviewer also seeks viewer assistance in locating copies of this and other books in the series.

This video reviews 'The Sterling Years: Small Arms and the Men' by James Edmiston, detailing his experience owning the Sterling Arms Company from the 1970s into the early 1980s. The book offers a unique perspective on the realities of running a machine gun company, emphasizing the bureaucratic hurdles over adventure. It covers international sales of the Sterling submachine gun, which was exported to over 200 countries, and discusses the political factors influencing military arms adoption. Edmiston's account highlights the challenges of dealing with government bureaucracy, particularly the British government's reluctance to work with domestic private arms manufacturers.

This video reviews a specialized booklet on the Dutch Mannlicher M.95 rifle and its 6.5x53.5R cartridge. The book details the numerous variants of the M.95 rifle adopted by the Dutch military and extensively covers the 72 different cartridge variations, including blanks, dummies, and specialized rounds. It's a valuable resource for collectors and historians interested in this specific firearm and ammunition combination.

This video reviews 'The Winchester Lee Rifle' by Eugene Myszkowski, focusing on the M1895 model. The book details the rifle's development, its unique 6mm Lee Navy cartridge designed for flat trajectory and armor penetration, and its adoption by the US Navy. It also covers production changes and the civilian sporter variant. The reviewer highlights the book's specificity and value for enthusiasts interested in this particular firearm.

This video reviews 'The Submachine Gun' by Max Popenker and Anthony Williams, highlighting its comprehensive coverage of submachine gun development, operating mechanisms, and a vast array of ammunition, including obscure and new cartridges. The book is praised for its detailed country-by-country breakdown of unusual submachine guns, with specific examples like early Japanese prototypes and variants of the Type 100. The reviewer, familiar with many firearms, found significant new information within its pages.