Videos tagged with French Small Arms

This entry details the rare MAS-36 FUSTAN, a .22 Rimfire competition variant of the French MAS-36 rifle. Developed for North African shooting societies, it features a precision-tuned action, adjustable sights, and a unique balance system. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, provides an in-depth look at its development, mechanics, and competitive legacy.

This guide details modifications observed on FAMAS Commando prototypes, focusing on ergonomic and mechanical adjustments for a compact bullpup design. Expert Ian McCollum highlights variations in handguard configurations, experimental sighting systems, and the critical modification of a lightened bolt carrier to maintain cycling reliability with a shorter barrel. The analysis underscores the unique nature of these prototypes, which were never officially issued in this configuration.

This guide details the disassembly of the MGD PM9 submachine gun, highlighting its unique rotary recoil system and internal mechanisms. It covers field stripping, identifying key components like the rotary lug and sear engagement, and the integrated cleaning rod. The information is presented with the analytical depth expected from an expert like Ian McCollum.

This guide details the unique Dovitiis Mauser 71/94 conversion, a project that modernized German Mauser 1871 rifles with French barrels and the 6.5mm Daudeteau cartridge. It covers identifying key markings, understanding the hybrid German-French construction, and comparing carbine and rifle variants. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.