Videos tagged with Historical Markings

This video demonstrates the functionality of 7.62 NATO German plastic training ammunition. Expert instruction highlights its use for short-range practice, showing how it impacts steel targets and ejects from a Mauser-style rifle. The presenter emphasizes safe firearm handling and knowledge of historical surplus markings.

This video follows Jake, Eli, and Matt on a unique firearm acquisition challenge in Salt Lake City. The rules mandate purchasing one firearm per person from different shops, with no returns to previously visited locations. The hunt focuses on finding collector-grade, historically significant, or unique firearms within individual budgets, showcasing a diverse range of brands and models. The participants, including an industry professional and a firearm writer, demonstrate deep knowledge of firearms history and variations.

Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examines two unique 1750s flintlock pistols with mysterious origins and purpose. The analysis reveals they were likely experimental, custom-built using parts from the Pattern 1716 Sea Service Pistol, featuring significantly modified barrels and highly unusual ergonomic stocks designed for 'blind' firing over obstacles. These pieces represent an early, albeit impractical, attempt at specialized close-quarters weaponry.