Videos tagged with French Arms

The Modele 1886 Lebel is highlighted as the first military rifle to adopt smokeless powder, a significant advancement that dramatically increased firearm range and velocity. Despite French efforts to maintain secrecy, the technology was reverse-engineered by other nations. A design constraint led to a double-tapered cartridge, which proved to be a long-term flaw.

This is a Q&A session covering a wide range of firearm topics. Topics include personal experiences with firearms, historical firearm decisions like the US adoption of the 1903 over the 1917, discussions on specific models like the Bren gun, Winchester 1907 SL, and the M16, comparisons between different handguns and rifle concepts (Glock 17 vs. Walther P38, push feed, constant recoil), and exploration of less common or prototype features (ASP sights, Farquhar-Hill piston). The video also touches on collecting preferences, historical military technology, and even related non-firearm content like bladed arms. It's an eclectic mix of historical, technical, and opinion-based firearm discussions.

This YouTube Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide array of firearms-related topics. It delves into technical aspects like gain twist rifling and compares the 6.5mm Arisaka to modern cartridges. The discussion also touches upon historical firearm decisions, such as the US abandonment of the M1917 Enfield, and explores future acquisition interests. The video addresses the mechanics of Stoner's gas impingement system, potential BAR modernization, and the reasons behind military firearms surplus and its dealers. Additionally, it provides guidance on identifying collectible firearms, discusses the decline of rimmed and rimfire cartridges, and examines modern firearm technologies like binary triggers and rotating barrel pistols. French arms reputation and the potential US availability of the L85A2 are also explored, with a brief mention of on-location battlefield footage.

This video showcases a reproduction of the Reffye Mitrailleuse, a 13mm volley gun from the 1860s. It demonstrates the crank-operated breech mechanism and its rapid blank firing capability. Historically, the Mitrailleuse was not effectively utilized by French forces during the Franco-Prussian War.