Videos tagged with Rhodesia

This guide details the installation of the Halbeck device, a clip-on muzzle brake redirector developed in Rhodesia. The process involves securing the device via a spring-loaded catch and a locking pin that engages with the R1 rifle's muzzle brake ports. The device is noted for its potential use in launching rifle grenades. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, demonstrating expert knowledge of historical firearms accessories.

This video, "The End of the Mamba: A Tale of Manufacturing Incompetence," delves into the history and design flaws of a particular firearm. While specific details about the 'Mamba' pistol are not fully elaborated upon in the provided data, the title strongly suggests a focus on a historical firearm, likely a pistol chambered in 9mm, with a critical examination of its manufacturing quality. The content appears to be geared towards firearms enthusiasts interested in the engineering, historical context, and potential design failures of less common or discontinued weapon systems. The description hints at a narrative of obsolescence due to inherent production issues.

This video, titled 'Rhodesian Mamba at the Range,' likely features a range test or demonstration of the Rhodesian Mamba pistol. Based on the description, the content is expected to touch upon its historical context, particularly relating to Rhodesia and South Africa, and its use as a 9mm pistol. The inclusion of '#forgottenweapons' suggests a focus on historical or less common firearms.

This guide details the installation and testing of the rare Halbek Device, a Cold War-era accessory designed for FAL rifles equipped with grenade-launching muzzle devices. Expert instruction covers its historical context, crude construction, and perceived effectiveness in controlling full-auto fire, noting its limited practical application beyond clone builds or specific scenarios.

This guide details the quick-change barrel procedure for the FN MAG 58, a critical feature for sustained fire. The video highlights its ease of use, emphasizing safety and proper seating of the new barrel. The FN MAG 58 is presented as a highly reliable and historically significant medium machine gun used by Western militaries.

This video showcases a custom-built, chopped, and suppressed RPD light machine gun. It delves into the RPD's history, technical aspects like its gas system and open bolt operation, and its use in historical conflicts like Vietnam. The video also highlights the custom firearm building services offered by Non-Standard Weapons Engineering (NSWE).

This review details the Holloway Arms HAC-7L, a rare, specifically left-handed battle rifle developed by Bob Holloway. Expertly presented by Ian McCollum, the video highlights its unique left-side ejection, right-side charging handle, ambidextrous controls, and modified AR-10 magazines. The rarity is emphasized, with only 50 left-handed models produced.

This guide details the operation and loading procedure for the Striker 12 shotgun, a unique firearm known for its spring-wound rotary drum and NFA 'Destructive Device' classification in the US. The video emphasizes the clock spring mechanism for drum rotation and the auto-ejection system. It also covers the specific loading process, highlighting the manual indexing and the need for a potential manual ejector rod for the final round. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Sanna 77 carbine, a South African firearm with origins in Rhodesian and Czech designs. It details the carbine's history, production, technical specifications, and common reliability issues, particularly with its folding polymer stock. The presentation by Ian McCollum highlights the firearm's intended market and design flaws.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly process for the rare Paramax, a South African semi-automatic firearm. It highlights key differences from its predecessor, the LDP Kommando, particularly in its construction and internal components. The process involves removing barrel nuts and caps, and careful attention to the bolt assembly and barrel orientation.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the Tommy Steele TS V's unique integral suppressor system, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the removal of the upper receiver, bolt assembly, and suppressor components, emphasizing the perforated barrel's role in subsonic ammunition performance. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

This guide details the installation of the Halbek Device, a Rhodesian-developed muzzle brake redirector for the R1 (FAL) rifle. Expert analysis from Forgotten Weapons highlights its effectiveness in reducing muzzle climb during full-auto fire by redirecting gas upwards. The device attaches via a simple clip-on mechanism, featuring adjustable orientation for shooter preference.