Videos tagged with French Military

The FAMAS G1 was a cost-reduced export variant of the French FAMAS F1 assault rifle, featuring a simplified trigger guard and removal of features like rifle grenade hardware and burst fire to lower manufacturing costs. Despite its 40% cost reduction, the G1 failed to secure export sales, partly due to GIAT's merger with FN. Its simplified trigger guard design was later incorporated into the FAMAS G2.

This review details the French trials of the FN CAL rifle in the 1970s, focusing on its adaptation for rifle grenade capability. The video showcases the evolution of grenade launching systems tested on the FN CAL, including early STRIM sights and later adjustable barrel stops. It also touches upon experimental magazines and the eventual outcome of the trials, where the FN CAL was unsuccessful.

This video details the French Trials FN CAL, a prototype rifle tested by the French military in the 1970s. It highlights the rifle's unique four-position selector switch and its specialized rifle grenade launching capability, featuring an adjustable rear stop and integrated folding sights. The modified 25-round magazine with a viewing window is also examined.

This video provides a detailed look at the MAS 49/56, the last French battle rifle. It covers loading the 10-round detachable magazine with 7.5x54mm French ammunition, demonstrating the manual of arms including the side-mounted charging handle, and showcasing its range performance. Visuals highlight the integral grenade launcher sight and receiver markings.

The H&K 33F, a predecessor to the HK416F, was marketed to French forces in the 1960s-70s. Despite performing well in 1974 trials against the FN CAL and M16, France opted for the domestic FAMAS. This variant features a reinforced magazine well and specific barrel modifications for rifle grenade use, including range rings and a grenade sight mount.

This video showcases night operations with French forces from the NATO EFP battlegroup in Estonia during a major military exercise. It highlights the use of advanced equipment such as thermal optics and night vision devices, with links provided to Falcon Claw's product categories for these items and other tactical gear like chestrigs and ghillies. The description also encourages viewer engagement through comments, email, and live chat on their website.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment explores the history and utility of the Spanish "Ruby" pistol, a sidearm adopted by the French military during World War I. Facing a shortage of standard issue revolvers, the French government turned to Spanish manufacturers in the Eibar region for a stopgap solution. The resulting "Ruby" pistols were produced in vast quantities to arm troops. The video features a range demonstration of these historic firearms.

This review covers the French MAS 1949/56 battle rifle, highlighting its visual details, action, and live-fire performance. The rifle is shown being loaded and fired from standing and prone positions, with close-ups of its direct impingement gas system cycling. Technical specifications include a 20.5-inch barrel, 10-round capacity, and a weight of 8.6 lbs.

This video focuses on the MAS 49/56, identified as the last French battle rifle. The description highlights a shooting demonstration of this specific firearm chambered in 7.5 French caliber. The content is likely to appeal to firearms enthusiasts interested in historical military rifles, specific firearm models, and calibers.

This video showcases the rare French 50mm mle1937 light mortar, demonstrating its simple drop-fire mechanism. The presenter highlights the manual loading and firing process, where a projectile dropped into the muzzle strikes a firing pin. The demonstration occurs in a workshop setting, featuring the mortar tube and related components.

This video showcases the antique French Mle 1892 Lebel revolver, highlighting its unique right-swinging cylinder for loading individual rounds. The demonstration includes manual operation and firing a single shot at a steel target. The revolver is chambered in 8mm French Ordnance and features a double/single action mechanism.

This video features a POV firing demonstration of the Modèle 1892 St-Étienne revolver, also known as the Lebel revolver. The description highlights its history as the standard issue sidearm for French military officers in WWI and its continued use by French police until the mid-1960s. It's described as a mechanically tight and well-finished solid frame revolver that fires 8mm French Ordnance rounds, with a caliber smaller than contemporary revolvers like the Webley and MAS 1873. The video showcases the firearm's operation and firing.