Videos tagged with Historic Weaponry

This video showcases a 127-year-old U.S. Army 3.2-inch Model 1897 Field Gun, highlighting its historical significance and operational mechanics. Key details include its 1898 Watervliet Arsenal manufacture and a live-fire demonstration revealing its recoil and smoke characteristics. The content emphasizes the historical context and engineering of vintage artillery.

This video showcases the M2 105mm Howitzer, a World War II-era artillery piece, at Ox Ranch. It details the historical ammunition types, including HE, WP, smoke, and flechette rounds, and explains how increment charge bags (1-7) adjust range and velocity. The demonstration highlights the significant muzzle blast and recoil when firing the 19-pound projectile with a 2.5-pound powder charge.