Videos tagged with Kabul Arsenal

This lecture delves into the history and output of the Kabul Arsenal, established by Amir Abdur Rahman Khan in late 19th century Afghanistan. It details the arsenal's role in modernizing Afghan arms manufacturing, focusing on the production of Martini-pattern rifles, artillery, ammunition, and coinage. The presentation highlights the technical challenges, the reliance on European expertise, and the eventual decline of the facility.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping procedure for the rare Afghan Schlegelmilch Carbine, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. The carbine features a unique bolt design and construction that allows for complete disassembly without tools, highlighting its innovative engineering for its time. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, provides a clear demonstration of its mechanical features.

This video announces the launch of Headstamp Publishing, a new publishing company specializing in small arms and military technology books. The founders aim to create high-quality, artful publications combining historical research with excellent photography and editing. They mention their first book will be on French military rifles, with future titles planned for British bullpup rifles and the history of the Kabul Arsenal. The company is also open to collaborating with authors to produce definitive books on their subjects. Viewers are encouraged to visit their website and sign up for their newsletter.

This video delves into the history and types of Martini-Henry rifles produced by the Kabul Arsenal in Afghanistan, primarily between 1893 and 1923. It highlights the arsenal's establishment under the Emir, its reliance on British designs and support, and the evolution of its production. The discussion covers seven main types of rifles and sub-varieties, detailing their chronological progression and distinguishing features, while also addressing the challenges of identifying authentic pieces versus fakes.

This guide details how to identify and understand Afghan Martini carbines, drawing on expert analysis from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers distinguishing factory production from local copies, interpreting historical markings, and understanding the evolution of these firearms through different patterns and calibers. The information is presented with high authority, leveraging detailed knowledge of historical context and specific arsenal markings.