Videos tagged with Ian Skennerton

This documentary delves into the history of the British Enfield MkII revolver, exploring its development and significance. It references various historical texts, publications, and resources related to firearms history, particularly focusing on revolvers of the British Services. The video also credits individuals and organizations for their contributions to ammunition data, animations, and expert insights from institutions like the Royal Armouries and Virginia Military Institute.

This video by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons corrects a long-standing misconception about the Enfield No. 2 Revolver's hammer spur. The original Mk I had a spur for single-action capability, but the Mk I* was redesigned as double-action-only without a spur. McCollum clarifies that the primary reason for this change, as documented in British List of Changes B2289 (1938), was to simplify training and standardize trigger pull for all troops, not solely for the Tank Corps as previously believed. The video details the official reasons and debunks the persistent myth, highlighting the challenges of historical accuracy and misinformation.

This video provides a book review of "The Lee Enfield" by Ian Skennerton. The reviewer highlights Skennerton's expertise on British rifles and praises the book for its extensive information on developmental, experimental, and standard production Lee-Enfield models from various countries. While acknowledging the book's depth, the reviewer criticizes its organization and editing, noting that it can be frustrating to navigate despite its visual appeal. The book is deemed indispensable for Lee-Enfield enthusiasts due to its unique information.

This video reviews Ian Skennerton's 'Special Service Lee-Enfields: The D and Auto Conversions' (Volume 13 of his Small Arms Identification Series). The book, a 47-page pamphlet, details the Del Carbine (a suppressed .45 caliber Enfield conversion) and various semi-auto/full-auto conversions of the Lee-Enfield, including the Charlton, Electrolux Charlton, Ryder, and Howl. It also touches on the Howard Francis carbine, a straight blowback .303 conversion. The book is noted for its low cost and availability.