This video provides an in-depth review of the Sashimon Model 1904 75mm field gun, originally designed by Manuel Mondragon. Ian McCollum details its historical context, including its adoption by Mexico and its later use by French tanks in WWI. The review covers the gun's technical specifications, screw breech mechanism, recoil system, ammunition types, and operational features like the fuse setting machine. It also touches upon its post-WWII service in Israel's War of Independence, highlighting its rarity and historical significance.
This guide details a gunsmithing technique for reinforcing a cracked wooden stock on a Ferguson Flintlock Rifle reproduction. It involves drilling a hole and embedding a tensioned steel rod with Acraglas to address structural weaknesses caused by recoil and the breech mechanism. The video demonstrates the process from identifying the crack to testing the improved structural integrity, highlighting a significant repair for historical firearm enthusiasts.
This guide details the breech-loading technique for the Durs Egg-manufactured Ferguson Trials Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the operation of the unique screw breech mechanism, emphasizing its rapid-fire potential and tactical advantages over muzzle-loading firearms of the era. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed mechanical knowledge and historical context.
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