Videos tagged with Royal Small Arms Factory

This video humorously explores the SA80 bullpup rifle, showcasing its ergonomic limitations and presenting a custom 'un-bullpupped' variant dubbed 'The Jonathan Ferguson Special'. It highlights the standard SA80's right-handed-only design challenges and demonstrates the modified rifle's traditional configuration. The content emphasizes expert knowledge of firearm design and historical context.

This video explores the history and design of the covert, concealable Commando 9mm revolver, also known as the Enfield Commando Revolver. Produced in secrecy at the Royal Small Arms Factory, this unique firearm features a removable barrel and draws inspiration from French designs. The content delves into its internal mechanisms, historical context, and unique features, making it an intriguing piece for firearms enthusiasts.

This video delves into the history and features of the Inglis Boys Mk I* Anti-Tank Rifle. Despite being largely obsolete upon its 1937 introduction, the rifle saw service with British and American forces in WWII, particularly against thinner-armored Japanese tanks in the Pacific. The description highlights its massive size (35 lbs, 5'2"), its .55 Boys caliber with a steel-core bullet capable of piercing .91" of armor, a 5-round detachable magazine, muzzle brake, and bipod. It also touches upon post-war imports and conversions to .50 BMG. The video references a range test by Forgotten Weapons.

This video features an interview with Jonathan Ferguson, Curator of Firearms at the National Firearms Centre in Leeds, England. The centre, formerly the Pattern Room, has a historical collection dating back to 1631, initially established to standardize British military equipment. The collection, which moved locations several times before settling in Leeds, houses thousands of military firearms of British and international design, including numerous prototypes and rare variants. Ferguson highlights an early self-indexing revolver as a notable item. The video emphasizes the collection's significance as a publicly accessible resource and an exceptional experience for visitors interested in firearms history.