Videos tagged with Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield

This guide covers the operation and basic maintenance of the Baker Rifle Pattern 1800, a pivotal firearm for Napoleonic Wars sharpshooters. It details loading procedures with specific powder and ball charges, sight usage for extended range, and emphasizes the trade-offs between accuracy and reload speed inherent in rifled muskets of the era. Expert instruction highlights the rifle's historical significance and technical features, including its unique rifling and markings from the Tower of London.

This video explores a rare, non-functional bullpup mock-up of the Armalite AR-18, created by Sterling Armaments. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details the AR-18's design as a more affordable and manufacturable alternative to the AR-15, highlighting its short-stroke gas system and stamped metal construction. The mock-up's history is discussed, including its potential development for law enforcement and its surprising exhibition in 1976, despite being non-operational.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Burton Breechloading Rifle, a mid-19th-century trials weapon designed by James Henry Burton. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details Burton's significant contributions to firearms manufacturing, particularly his role in establishing interchangeable parts at the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield. The video explores two of Burton's designs submitted for British trials: a lever-action (Number One) and a bolt-action (Number Two), highlighting their mechanical differences and historical context within the search for a new service rifle.

This review of the Sten Mk5, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights its improvements over earlier Sten models, including better ergonomics with wooden furniture and the adoption of features from the No. 4 Mk1 Enfield rifle. McCollum details its development, combat history, mechanical features, and production figures, positioning it as a refined iteration in the Sten lineage.

This video explores the historical development and adoption of the British SA80 bullpup rifle, detailing its lineage from post-WWII intermediate caliber experiments and the EM2 rifle. It covers the reasons for its adoption, the challenges faced during its development and early service life, and the subsequent upgrades that have led to its continued use by the British military.

This video provides a detailed look at the collector's edition of Jonathan Ferguson's book, 'Thorneycroft to SA80'. It highlights the book's extensive coverage of British bullpup rifle development, from early concepts like the Thorneycroft to the modern SA80 variants. The content includes historical context, design drawings, technical specifications, and photographic evidence, making it a valuable resource for firearms enthusiasts interested in this specific lineage of military rifles.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Besal LMG, an experimental British emergency weapon from early WWII. It covers removing the buttstock and pistol grip assembly, highlighting the weapon's simplified internal mechanics. The video features Ian McCollum, demonstrating a high level of expertise in historical firearms and their mechanical operation.