Videos tagged with Rook Rifle

This video explores the appeal of 'oddball' or unusual firearm calibers, discussing the motivations behind collecting them and the challenges and rewards associated with them. The speakers, experienced firearms enthusiasts, share personal anecdotes about acquiring firearms for rare ammunition and the creative solutions they employ, such as reloading and using sub-caliber adapters, to keep these unique firearms functional. The discussion highlights that what constitutes an 'oddball' caliber is subjective and often tied to personal experience and passion.

This entry details the Tirmax, a rare pre-WWI .32 ACP light carbine by Franken & Lunenschloss, likely produced in Belgium. It features a hammer-delayed blowback action, a 5-round magazine, and dual-leaf sights. While mechanically interesting, range testing revealed potential reliability issues, characteristic of some older firearms. The analysis is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.