Videos tagged with Philip Schreier

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the Colt Police Positive revolver. It highlights Colt's historical significance in revolver development and the challenges faced from competitors like Smith & Wesson. The Police Positive is presented as an innovative firearm designed to capture the law enforcement market. Despite being overlooked by some collectors, the description emphasizes the exceptional fit, finish, and the renowned "royal Colt blue" of revolvers made in the 1920s and 30s, describing them as works of art. The video encourages viewers to explore more segments of American Rifleman TV and tune into new episodes on the Outdoor Channel.

This video provides an update on the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia, clarifying its current operational status and addressing rumors of arms sales. NRA Museums Director Philip Schreier confirms the museum has been open for over two years, dispelling misinformation spread online. He highlights the addition of two new exhibit galleries and reaffirms that no firearms from the collection have been sold during his 35-year tenure. The video emphasizes the museum's thriving condition and the significance of its exhibits, including the Robert E. Petersen Gallery and its extensive Gatling gun collection. Information on museum location, hours, and admission is also provided, along with mentions of other NRA-managed museums.

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the M1 and M1A1 Thompson submachine guns, highlighting their development as a cost-effective wartime expedient compared to the earlier, more expensive M1928A1 model. It details design simplifications, such as the elimination of the Blish locking system for a blowback operation, removal of barrel cooling fins, Cutts compensator, and complex sights, along with the switch to stick magazines. The evolution leading to the M1A1, featuring a further simplified fire-control mechanism, is also discussed. The video emphasizes the widespread use of the M1 Thompson by various branches of the U.S. military and its allies during World War II, particularly in the Pacific theater.

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the French FRF2 sniper rifle, a domestically developed precision rifle that evolved from pre-World War II bolt-action designs. Initially based on the MAS-36, the FRF1 was modified for optics and a free-floated barrel. The FRF2, developed in 1986, adopted the 7.62 NATO caliber to meet alliance standards. Despite its dated appearance, it featured a wood stock, pistol grip, and polymer barrel shroud. The FRF2 served as France's standard sniper rifle until 2018, seeing some use in the War on Terror. Many imported rifles are in excellent condition due to limited service use, offering good accuracy at range. The video highlights its unique place in Cold War and post-Cold War military history.

The Remington Model 700, introduced in 1962, is a robust bolt-action rifle known for its 'three rings of steel' design, ensuring exceptional strength and reliability. It evolved from earlier Remington models and competed with the Winchester Model 70. The BDL grade features a hinged floor plate, while the action's success led to military adoption as the M40 and M24 SWS.

This "American Rifleman Television" segment explores the history and features of the Winchester Model 1907 semi-automatic rifle. Introduced around the turn of the 20th century, it was part of Winchester's pioneering efforts in self-loading firearm technology. The video discusses its development alongside Remington's innovations, its availability in various calibers including .351 Winchester Self-Loader, and its adoption by law enforcement and even some notoriety with '20s and '30s gangsters. It also touches on its French military contract, featuring full-automatic conversions and 20-round magazines, and compares its commercial success to later bolt-action sporting rifles.