Videos tagged with Rare Prototype

This entry details the highly rare SOCOM Rail (GLSSC), originally developed for SOCOM with only 50 units produced. It's presented as a significant find at Shot Show 2026, highlighting its historical military connection and extreme civilian market scarcity. The information emphasizes its unique status as a prototype piece of hardware.

This guide details the operational procedure for the rare WW2 MP40/I submachine gun prototype, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It explains how to switch between its dual 32-round magazines using a unique sliding block mechanism to increase sustained fire capability against Soviet PPSh-41 variants. The process involves firing the first magazine, releasing a latch, and sliding the block to engage the second magazine.

This guide details the installation of the Pedersen Device, a WWI-era conversion that transforms the bolt-action U.S. Rifle Model 1903 into a semi-automatic firearm. The process involves removing the standard bolt and inserting the device, followed by locking in its distinctive 40-round magazine. The device fires a unique .30 Pedersen cartridge, distinct from the rifle's standard .30-06.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare Vickers-Berthier Model 1919 Trials Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the disassembly of the gas-operated, tilting bolt system, emphasizing the unique control levers that function as disassembly pins. Proper safety precautions are paramount when handling this historical prototype.

This entry details the Grant Hammond .45 ACP trials pistol, a rare prototype tested by the US military in 1917-1918. Expertly presented by Forgotten Weapons, the analysis covers its designer, Grant Hammond, its innovative but unreliable short recoil mechanism, unique magazine handling, and the critical reliability issues that prevented its adoption. Despite its flaws, the pistol is recognized as a significant piece of firearms history and a desirable collector's item due to its rarity and experimental nature.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Mannlicher 1894 pistol, a pioneering example of the blow-forward operating system. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details its unique mechanics, historical context, and limited production, highlighting Ferdinand Mannlicher's innovative legacy. The review covers its ballistics, manufacturing by SIG, and the results of US military endurance tests.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare Gustloff Prototype Pistol, a WWII-era firearm. It covers the basic steps for field stripping, emphasizing the unique safety mechanism and construction materials. The video highlights the pistol's simple blowback action and its limited production run.