Videos tagged with Prototype Weapon

This guide provides an overview of the EIW97, an electronic ignition variant of the SA80. It details the external and internal modifications, including the electronic selector, modified bolt carrier, and the replacement of mechanical trigger components with electronic ones. The guide also touches upon the specialized ammunition and programmable nature of the system, based on expert insights from Jonathan Ferguson and Murray at the Royal Armouries.

This review delves into the rare De Lisle Commando Carbine prototype, a suppressed bolt-action rifle developed for specialized WWII commando operations. Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries details its unique .45 ACP caliber choice for subsonic performance, modified Lee-Enfield action for silence, and integral suppressor design with 13 baffles. The discussion covers its origins, prototype vs. production differences, and limited historical usage in conflicts like the Malayan Emergency.

This entry details the Heckler & Koch G11, a revolutionary rifle chambered in 4.73x33mm caseless ammunition. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its advanced rotating chamber action, impressive fire rates (2000 rpm burst, 600 rpm auto), and unique charging handle. Despite its advanced design and German military certification, the program was cancelled post-reunification.

This guide details the installation of the OSS 'Bigot' conversion for the M1911 pistol, a World War II clandestine device designed for silent projectile deployment. The conversion allows the M1911 to fire finned darts or small grenades using a .25 caliber blank cartridge. Expert analysis from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights its unique mechanism and historical context.