Videos tagged with Prototype Rifle

This guide details the disassembly and unique mechanical operation of the Coenders Bolt-Less Last Ditch Bolt Action Rifle, a rare late-WWII German prototype. Expert analysis highlights its innovative but flawed forward-sliding barrel action, V-spring magazine, and questionable locking mechanism, offering insights into wartime production constraints.

This guide details the unique operation of the Coenders Bolt-Less Rifle, as explained by Ian McCollum. The action is cycled by moving the barrel assembly forward, a stark contrast to traditional bolt actions. The video highlights its innovative, albeit complex, design, emphasizing the need for careful handling due to its prototype nature.

This guide details the disassembly of the Swedish AK Fm/57 prototype, focusing on the unique internal bolt carrier mechanism. It highlights the short-stroke gas piston system and the specialized sheet metal spring designed to keep the bolt in battery. The information is presented with the high authority and technical detail expected from Forgotten Weapons' Ian McCollum.

This guide details the field stripping process for the AK fm/54 prototype rifle, based on the AG 42 Ljungman. It covers removing the gas tube cover, piston, and disengaging the fire control group. Expert instruction highlights the unique modifications and historical context of this Swedish experimental firearm.

This entry details the unique long-recoil action of the Stamm-Saurer Model 1913 prototype rifle, as explained by an expert from Forgotten Weapons. It covers the integrated dust cover/safety mechanism, the barrel's recoil cycle, bolt locking and unlocking, case ejection, and the cam-driven bolt rotation. The explanation highlights the intricate mechanical processes involved in this rare firearm design.

This entry details the rare Samostril Netsch, a 1920s Czech prototype automatic rifle designed by Jozef Netsch. It features a unique gas trap system and select-fire capability, intended to bridge the gap between rifles and machine guns. Despite failing military trials, 25 were produced, with many remaining in historical collections.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare Waffenfabrik Bern WF-54 prototype, a scaled-up variant of the FG-42 chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss. It covers the removal of major components like the bolt carrier, gas piston, recoil spring, and trigger group, highlighting the weapon's internal mechanisms and design lineage from the FG-42. The information is presented with a high degree of mechanical detail, reflecting the instructor's expertise.

This video provides a comprehensive look at the HK XM8 rifle clone by TommyBuilt Tactical. It covers the historical context of the XM8, its potential military adoption, and its current status as a sought-after collectible. The guide details a live-fire demonstration at an outdoor range, highlighting the rifle's operation and the use of 5.56x45mm NATO ammunition. The speaker, with high authority and expertise, also touches upon customization options like modern optics.

This guide details the disassembly and access to the unique cleaning kit of the rare Hungarian 33M Prototype rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the pivoting buttplate mechanism and the intricate sliding dust cover, emphasizing the complexity and potential fragility of these features. Expert instruction highlights the historical context and design evolution of Hungarian small arms.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the rare MAS Type 62 rifle, a French prototype developed in the early 1960s. The process involves a simple pivot pin mechanism for separating the receiver halves, allowing access to the internal components. Expert analysis highlights its unique striker-fired system and design influences from the FN FAL.

The Johnson Model R prototype, developed by Melvin Johnson, showcases an early iteration of his semi-automatic rifle design, featuring a unique rotary magazine to address reliability issues encountered in trials. Despite its innovative short-recoil action and attempts to meet military bayonet requirements with a reciprocating handguard, the Model R ultimately failed to secure a military contract, paving the way for the later M1941 Johnson rifle.

This video features a review of the Brownells BRN-PROTO, a retro rifle meticulously modeled after the very first AR-15/M16 prototype, serial number 1. The content highlights the historical significance of this firearm and showcases its features, likely appealing to enthusiasts of classic firearms and AR-15 lineage.