Videos tagged with George Patchett

This entry details the specific differences between Winston Churchill's personal Patchett Machine Carbine and a standard Sterling L2A3 submachine gun, as explained by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. Key distinctions lie in the sling swivel orientation, rear sight design, stock reinforcement, finger stop configuration, and the unique 'spackle' finish of the Patchett. Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery, provides an expert analysis of these design evolutions.

This guide details how to identify and modify Sterling Submachine Guns for use as non-firing movie props, focusing on the L2A2 variant. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the process of replacing internal components with wooden replicas and applying finishes to achieve the desired on-screen appearance, drawing from his experience at the Royal Armouries. The modifications ensure safety while maintaining visual authenticity for historical and futuristic film settings.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Sterling SAR-87 assault rifle, a late-stage prototype from Sterling Armaments. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its design lineage, technical specifications, and disassembly process. The SAR-87 is presented as a derivative of the AR-18, featuring a long-stroke gas piston system, an ambidextrous safety selector, and a detachable trigger group, though it ultimately never saw production due to the company's closure.

This video provides a historical overview and technical breakdown of the L2A3 Sterling SMG, developed by George Patchett. It highlights the SMG's design evolution from the Sten gun, its key features like the folding stock and helical bolt grooves, and its extensive service history with British forces for nearly four decades, including its presence in conflicts like the Falklands and Gulf Wars. The presentation is delivered with high authority by a firearm historian.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of three experimental lightweight Lanchester SMG prototypes, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the unique features of each model, including reversed barrels, modified bolt designs, and folding stocks. The process involves removing the end cap, bolt, and mainspring, with specific attention to the distinct modifications of each prototype. This information is presented with high authority from an expert with access to museum collections.