Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examines the Le Protector palm pistol, a French self-defense design from the late 19th century. He details its unconventional 'squeeze-to-fire' mechanism, lateral cylinder rotation, and small-caliber options (6.35mm and 8mm rimfire). Ferguson also discusses its pocket-watch-like form factor, potential for use as a striking weapon, and the challenges of aiming and stopping power.
This guide details the field stripping process for the Swiss Reibel M31 machine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the removal of the back plate, recoil spring, bolt and operating rod assembly, feed block, and sear. The Reibel M31 is a French-designed weapon modified by Switzerland for armored vehicles, featuring a gas-operated tilting bolt action and a 150-round drum magazine.
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