This video highlights three collectible posters available through a Kickstarter campaign for Ian McCollum's new book, 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917 to 2025'. The posters feature detailed illustrations and photography of Finnish Mosin Nagant variants, Finnish AK-pattern rifles (RK62, RK95), and the Suomi submachine gun, including export models. A new pledge level allows direct purchase of the poster set.
This video announces the successful funding of custom headbands for the 'Forged in Snow' book project. It also introduces a new stretch goal: a special highlight section on the Lathi L35 pistol, a custom-made target shooting variant housed in the SACO reference collection. While not directly related to Finnish military small arms, the Lathi L35 is noted as an interesting and unique firearm.
This video announces the successful funding of the 'spine hubs' stretch goal for a book about Finnish small arms. The next stretch goal involves custom blue and white headbands for the book binding. The book covers Finnish firearms from pistols to light machine guns and is written in English.
This video announces the successful funding of a custom bookmark ribbon for a book, which will be included in all copies. The next stretch goal is to add a comprehensive section on Valmet semi-automatic rifles, which were the versions of Finnish military AKs available in the United States and exported elsewhere. The speaker highlights the variety of these rifles and the limited information available, making this a valuable addition for enthusiasts.
This video announces the successful funding of a custom bookmark ribbon for a book, which will be included with all copies. The speaker then introduces the next stretch goal: a section on Valmet semi-automatic rifles, specifically the Finnish military AK variants available in the US. They are seeking viewer input on whether to include this detailed section in the book.
This video announces the launch of the book 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025' on Kickstarter. The book covers the development, service use, varieties, and markings of distinctively Finnish firearms, aiming to fill a gap in English-language resources for collectors and historians.
This video provides a final update on the Clockwork Basilisk Kickstarter campaign, announcing that all stretch goals have been met. Key achievements include the unlocking of a two-sided cocktail sheet with period-inspired and modern recipes, and a free World of Guns model for the second pattern Collier revolver for all backers. The campaign is nearing its end, with a reminder about pre-sale discounts.
This video celebrates the book launch of 'Pistols of the Warlords' by Ian McCollum and his father, Duncan. The livestream features discussions about the book's content, focusing on obscure Chinese pistols from the Warlord Era, alongside cocktail making and food tasting. Key insights include the challenges of researching undocumented firearms, the emergence of patterns from extensive study, and the historical context of Chinese arms manufacturing. The discussion also touches upon the nuances of Chinese dating systems on firearms and the cultural differences influencing weapon design and markings.
This video serves as a final call for pre-orders of Ian McCollum's book, 'Shooting the Past: FAMAS & French Military Rifles 1866-2016,' via Kickstarter. The pre-sale concludes at midnight, offering a substantial discount and exclusive Kickstarter edition features like gilded pages and a special bookmark. A live stream event with the author's father, who has written about Japanese rifles, is scheduled for the final hours of the campaign.
This video is a promotional announcement for C&Rsenal's annual fundraising campaign, specifically highlighting their t-shirt pre-orders. The speaker, from Forgotten Weapons, encourages viewers to support C&Rsenal's in-depth research on World War I firearms. Several t-shirt designs are showcased, including those featuring the Maxim machine gun, French, British, and Italian military themes.
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