Videos tagged with Rifle trials

This video delves into the British Army's search for a replacement for the bolt-action Lee Enfield rifle in the 1920s. It highlights the examination of various self-loading rifle systems, drawing a parallel to the US Army's interest in the M1 Garand. Specifically, the discussion touches upon the 'Bang' rifle and the Vickers Pedersen as potential candidates that were evaluated during this period. The Royal Armouries, as the presenter, offers insights from their expertise.

This documentary delves into the history and technical specifications of the Swedish Mauser 1894/14 carbine, a significant firearm from the WWI era. It details its development, design refinements by Paul Mauser, and the cartridge choices that shaped its final form. The video highlights the expertise of C&Rsenal in analyzing international small arms of the Great War.

This video is a book review of David Nielsen's "History of the Mauser Rifle in Chile." The reviewer highlights the book's academic rigor, detailing the procurement and testing of the Chilean Model 1895, 1912, and 1935 Mauser rifles and carbines. While acknowledging the book's detailed primary source research, the reviewer notes its dry academic style and suggests it would benefit from more photography. The content covers Chilean military history, rifle and ammunition trials, and negotiations between manufacturers. Related topics like Navy rifles, 7.62mm NATO conversions, and Boer rifle purchases are also briefly mentioned.

The Mauser Gewehr 41(M) was a German WWII self-loading rifle developed under strict military requirements, including a bolt-action backup and no barrel gas ports. It utilized a unique 'Bang' gas trap system at the muzzle to cycle the action. Despite producing around 15,000 units, its complexity and fouling issues led to limited service and rarity today.