Videos tagged with MAE

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Belgian Mauser 1889/36 rifle, detailing its historical context, development as a modernization of the 1889 model, and manufacturing processes. It highlights the complex conversion work, including the action modification to a Mauser 1898 pattern, hybrid bolt construction, and stock/barrel modifications. The rifle's service history during WWII and in the Belgian Congo is also covered, showcasing its unique 'missing link' status in Mauser development.

This comprehensive review details the Belgian Mauser Model 1935, a bolt-action rifle adopted between the World Wars. It covers the rifle's historical context, evolution from earlier Mauser designs, technical specifications, construction utilizing Gewehr 98 receivers, and its service life, including German capture during WWII. The video highlights its unique features, markings, and bayonets, offering insights into its performance and production numbers.

This C&Rsenal special, "Sick Days Filler: Mae vs. Mystery Chips," was created due to production delays caused by illness. In this episode, Othais selects mystery chips, and Mae's challenge is to identify them. The creators apologize for the deviation from their usual content and highlight their patron-funded model for continued production, with links to their Patreon, Playeur, and merchandise store provided.

The Dupont Hand Trap is a vintage, spring-loaded manual clay pigeon thrower. While demonstrating its operation, the video highlights potential ergonomic and safety concerns, such as the spring path near the user's face. Early attempts showed mechanical failures due to finicky design, but successful launches were eventually achieved, showcasing its use for target practice.

This video from C&Rsenal's Reprocussion series focuses on the Colt 1851 Navy revolver. Hosted by Othais and Mae, it provides a comprehensive look at the firearm, including its history, functional operation, and a live-fire demonstration. The episode also highlights additional resources for further reading on Colt firearms and related historical arms, with special thanks to contributors for ammunition data and animations. Support for the channel is encouraged through Patreon and merchandise purchases.

The Remington Model 8 is a classic American semi-automatic rifle chambered in .35 Remington, notable for its long recoil operation. It features a 5-round capacity, a jacketed barrel for recoil management, and a semi-buckhorn rear sight. The rifle's design, including its curved buttplate and light trigger, emphasizes historical firearm engineering.

This video showcases a vast collection of firearms, moving chronologically from the early black powder era through WWI. It highlights iconic pieces like the Colt Paterson and Walker, the transition to smokeless powder with bolt-action rifles, and WWI service arms such as the SMLE and Luger P08. The demonstration also features specialized late-war weaponry like trench shotguns, the Maxim heavy machine gun, and the Mauser 13.2mm Tank Gewehr.

This C&Rsenal documentary dives into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Swiss Revolver of 1878. Presented as part of their 'Primer' series, which covers firearms from historic conflicts, the video features Othais and Mae exploring this classic firearm. The description also provides links to supporting the channel, purchasing merchandise, and references for further reading on related firearms and gunmaking history, including works on European military revolvers and Swiss pistols.

This documentary-style video from C&Rsenal's WWI Primer series explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Belgian Comblain Mousqueton Modele 1871/83 rifle. Presented by Othais and Mae, the video delves into this WWI firearm and features additional reading resources on the Comblain rifle and FN Mauser rifles. The series aims to cover WWI firearms during the centennial anniversary, with new episodes released bi-weekly. Ammunition data is provided by DrakeGmbH, and animations by Bruno.

This WWI Primer documentary from C&Rsenal delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the German MG 08/15 machine gun. The episode, part of a series honoring the centennial anniversary of World War I, provides an in-depth look at this classic firearm. The creators encourage viewer support through Patreon, SubscribeStar, and merchandise purchases. Additional reading recommendations and acknowledgments for ammunition data and animation creators are also provided.

This documentary explores the U.S. Chauchat Model 1918, a .30-06 caliber machine rifle adopted by the U.S. during WWI due to severe arms shortages. It details the weapon's specifications, including its 20 lb weight and 16-round magazine, and discusses its origins as a conversion of the French CSRG 1915, influenced by a successful Belgian variant. The video highlights the strategic necessity of the Chauchat as a stop-gap measure while more advanced American firearms were in development.

This video marks the conclusion of the "Project Lightening" series, a collaboration between Forgotten Weapons and C&Rsenal. The series tested all seven light machine guns and automatic rifles from World War One. This episode presents the final conclusions and evaluations from the extensive testing. A blooper reel for the series is also available on the C&Rsenal channel. The description also includes links to purchase the entire series for personal download and to support the creators via Patreon.