Videos tagged with Royal Armouries

Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries demonstrates the correct magazine reload technique for the L85A3 rifle. He highlights the importance of using the thumb to depress the magazine catch through the dedicated cutaway, a method made necessary by the protective steel shroud added to prevent accidental magazine release. This contrasts with unrealistic in-game animations that fail to account for the shroud's design.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Soviet GSh-23 twin-barreled aircraft cannon, detailing its design philosophy, technical specifications, and internal mechanisms. Curatorial Assistant Joe Ford explains the gun's gas-operated system, its unique dual-barrel firing sequence, and the intricate linkage that achieves its high rate of fire. The presentation includes a partial disassembly, highlighting key components like the bolts, hammer, trigger mechanism, and the innovative belt feed system, offering valuable insights for enthusiasts and gunsmiths interested in historical aviation weaponry.

This video delves into the British adoption and use of the AR-15 platform, tracing its history from early interest in the 1960s through its deployment in conflicts like Borneo and the Falklands. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details specific British procurements, model variants like the Colt Model O2 and 604, and unique field modifications, highlighting the AR-15's evolution and enduring legacy in British service.

This video provides an in-depth, expert-level guide to disassembling the Bergmann MG 15nA, a World War 1-era light machine gun. Curatorial Assistant Joe Ford meticulously walks through each step, from removing the feed tray cover and buttstock to extracting the bolt, barrel, and locking mechanisms. The guide highlights the unique design features and operational principles of this historically significant firearm, offering valuable insights for gunsmiths and firearms enthusiasts.

This video showcases a live medieval jousting event at The Royal Armouries in Leeds. It highlights knights in authentic Plate Armor and Chainmail, wielding Lances, and demonstrates professional horsemanship. The event is presented with a theatrical and energetic tone, emphasizing historical accuracy and museum curation.

This entry details the King's Champion Armour, last worn at the coronation of George IV in 1821. The armour, a full ceremonial plate suit made of steel, was worn by Henry Dymoke. It is a significant acquisition by the Royal Armouries due to its unique provenance and direct link to a specific royal event and individual, highlighting the historical rarity of such items.

This entry details the Kubura Pećanka, a flintlock pistol from the Balkans with Ottoman influence, lasting into WWI. Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries highlights its unique construction, regional style, and surprising longevity due to cultural factors and cost-effectiveness compared to modern firearms.

This entry details the identification and key features of the British L1A1 SLR, drawing from expert analysis by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. It covers serial number interpretation, factory and inspector markings, distinctive British modifications like sand cuts and a folding cocking handle, and its service history up to the Gulf War. The guide emphasizes visual identification points and unique design elements of this iconic rifle.

This guide details the setup and operation of the EIW97, an experimental electronic variant of the SA80, as demonstrated by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It covers connecting the weapon to vintage and modern computing hardware, understanding its MS-DOS based software for monitoring and tailoring firing parameters, and the importance of its electronic ignition system. The demonstration highlights the project's pioneering concepts in integrated soldier technology.

This guide provides an overview of the EIW97, an electronic ignition variant of the SA80. It details the external and internal modifications, including the electronic selector, modified bolt carrier, and the replacement of mechanical trigger components with electronic ones. The guide also touches upon the specialized ammunition and programmable nature of the system, based on expert insights from Jonathan Ferguson and Murray at the Royal Armouries.

This guide details the disassembly and mechanical overview of the Gast Machine Gun, a WWI-era twin-barrel aircraft weapon. It covers accessing internal components, identifying key parts like the rocker mechanism and barrel extensions, and understanding its short-recoil operation. The information is presented with a high level of mechanical detail, suitable for advanced users.

This livestream announcement features Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, discussing the L85A3 (SA80) rifle. The event highlights a collaboration between the Royal Armouries and the Cody Firearms Museum, with a focus on the L85A3's bullpup configuration and its in-game representation in Battlefield.