Videos tagged with Madsen Light Machine Gun

This Q&A session with Othais from C&Rsenal and Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons delves into various World War I firearms and their development. They discuss the limited production of the Madsen LMG, the impracticality of the Petersen Device, and the controversial nature of trench shotguns. The conversation also touches upon ammunition types, the evolution of rifle grenades, the ad-hoc arming of colonial forces, and the rarity of certain captured or modified firearms. Key themes include the shift towards volume of fire, the challenges of mass production, and the strategic implications of new weapon designs.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Schouboe prototype .45 ACP pistols, designed by Jens Schouboe and manufactured in Denmark. The presenter, Ian from Forgotten Weapons, details their history, design, and functionality, highlighting their participation in the 1907 US Army pistol trials. The video includes a demonstration of the pistol's simple disassembly and reassembly process, emphasizing its straight blowback operation and unique use of lightweight bullets to manage recoil in a large caliber.