Videos tagged with Lewis Machine Gun

This video tours the Smithsonian Air and Space Annex in Virginia, showcasing a variety of historical firearms and aircraft from World War I and World War II. It highlights specific machine guns, cannons, and even a rifle used by Charles and Annie Lindbergh, offering brief technical details and historical context for each exhibit.

This video features a firearms-themed Jeopardy game with three participants answering questions across categories like Military Make and Model, History, Pop Culture, and Manufacturer. The game covers a range of firearms and related topics, from historical handguns and rifles to modern military programs and pop culture references. The participants' knowledge and scores fluctuate throughout the game, culminating in a Final Jeopardy round and a tie-breaker question.

This American Rifleman TV segment, "I Have This Old Gun," explores the American Lewis Light Machine Gun, specifically the M1917 variant chambered in .30-'06 Sprg. Originally a British Mk I Lewis designed for .303 British, Savage Arms adapted it for U.S. military service. Despite being slightly less reliable than its British counterpart, the M1917 saw service from WWI through WWII. The video delves into its features and historical context.

This video provides an in-depth look at Isaac Lewis's "Assault Phase" rifle, a highly advanced firearm for its time. The presenter, an expert in small arms, details its innovative features, compares it to the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR), and discusses why it was ultimately overlooked by the US military. The rifle showcased is the third design iteration, weighing 12 lbs and chambered in .30-06, featuring a piston-operated system, detachable magazine, ambidextrous controls, and a left-hand charging handle.