Videos tagged with Lee-Metford Rifle

This video provides an expert-level examination of the extremely rare 1893 Lee-Metford Trials Carbine, a pre-production prototype. Ian McCollum details its unique features, including its Mark II Lee-Metford action, reduced magazine capacity, Martini-inspired front sight, and the notable absence of a safety mechanism. The review highlights evolutionary design choices compared to both earlier and later adopted models, offering deep insight into military firearm development.

This video reviews the book 'Arms & Accoutrements of the Mounted Police 1873-1973' by Phillips and Fletcher. It highlights the historical context of the Northwest Mounted Police, their transition to the RCMP, and the firearms and equipment they utilized, drawing parallels to the American Wild West. The book covers a wide range of items from revolvers and rifles to machine guns, artillery, and personal accoutrements.