Videos tagged with French MAS-36

This video provides an expert-level overview of 12 affordable military surplus rifles still available in 2026. It details their historical significance, mechanical reliability, common calibers, and estimated price ranges, offering a valuable resource for collectors and budget-conscious firearm enthusiasts. The instructor emphasizes checking bore condition and headspace on any surplus firearm before firing.

This Q&A episode from C&Rsenal addresses numerous viewer questions about World War I firearms. Key topics include the impact of designers like Ferdinand von Mannlicher on modern firearms, the prevalence of manually operated rapid-fire weapons, the issuance of ammunition in clips versus loose, and which rifles are considered to have overstayed their utility. The discussion also delves into the reasons behind the slow development of automatic arms during WWI, the design of hypothetical WWI rifles, the effectiveness of machine guns like the Maxim, and the prevalence of personal weapons on the battlefield. The hosts also touch upon manufacturing capabilities, the rarity of emergency use rifles in WWI compared to WWII, and the challenges of filming and collecting historical firearms.

This Q&A session from InRangeTV covers a range of firearms topics. Discussions include the rationale behind specific AR-15 configurations like barrel length and flash hiders, the evolution of optic technology from fixed magnifiers to variable power, and caliber choices for AR platforms. The conversation also delves into the technical differences between direct impingement and gas piston systems, the historical context of firearm designs like the AK and AR-18, and the practicalities of pump-action rifles and rifle revolvers. Additionally, the speakers touch upon the design choices in modern handguns and the historical use of firearms in the Old West.