Videos tagged with French Military Arms

This video provides an in-depth look at the French Charleville musket, highlighting its significance as a tool of American freedom during the Revolutionary War. It details various models, production numbers, and technical specifications, contrasting it with the British Brown Bess. The discussion emphasizes the Charleville's advanced manufacturing for its time, including interchangeable parts and precise tolerances.

This comprehensive overview of the Perrin Revolving Carbine, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its historical context, design evolution, and mechanical features. The carbine, a single-action variant of the Perrin and Delmas revolver, utilized an advanced 11mm/12mm Perrin centerfire cartridge. While submitted for French military trials, it was ultimately rejected in favor of the Chassepot rifle due to range limitations and cost. The review highlights its unique features, including a folding ejector rod and a V-notch rear sight graduated to 500 meters.

This video covers the Desert Brutality 2021 competition, focusing on Ian McCollum's performance with a French-themed loadout: FAMAS F1, FR F2, and Manurhin MR73 revolver. It details his experiences across multiple stages, highlighting successes in precision shooting and challenges with equipment, particularly the FAMAS trigger and MR73 reloads. The content offers insights into competitive shooting mechanics and firearm performance under stress.

Ian McCollum provides an in-depth look at the Girard Mle 1733 Maltese Flintlock Pistols, detailing their historical context with the Order of St. John, manufacturing origins in Saint-Étienne, and distinct long and short patterns. The video highlights their rarity today, with only a few examples known to survive.