Videos tagged with Provisional IRA

This guide details the modifications made to a Remington Rand M1911A1 for full-automatic fire, as presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It covers the addition of a foregrip, buttstock, extended magazine, external extractor, and internal sear mechanism. These 'shed-style' modifications were characteristic of Provisional IRA arms development in the 1970s.

This guide explores the Barrett M90 and M95 bullpup, bolt-action rifles, contrasting them with the semi-automatic M82/M107. It details the advantages of the bullpup design, the .50 BMG caliber's application, and historical usage, including ergonomic improvements in the M95 over the M90. Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries provides insights into their role as anti-material weapons and their historical context.