Videos tagged with Select Fire

This expert review by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the rare Terni Model 1921, an Italian interwar prototype assault rifle. It highlights the rifle's select-fire capability, unique 25-round cube magazine inspired by the Fiat-Revelli M1914, and its 7.35x32mm intermediate cartridge. The analysis covers its short-recoil operation, locking mechanism, and historical context, noting its advanced design for its era.

This video provides an ASMR-style examination of the Astra Model F pistol, often referred to as a 'Broomhandle' due to its Mauser C96 derivative design. It highlights the firearm's external features, action, trigger pull, magazine operation, bolt cycling, and selector switch. The content focuses on the mechanical sounds and visual details of the Spanish-made pistol, produced by Unceta y Compañía in Guernica.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the FN F2000, distinguishing it from the civilian FS2000. It details the rifle's unique forward ejection, short-stroke piston system, and modular design, including its integrated optic and backup sights. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, also covers ergonomics, magazine compatibility issues, and the rifle's surprisingly controllable full-auto performance, labeling it a unique piece of innovation.

This video provides a demonstration of an original, re-welded StG-44 (MP-44) in 8mm Kurz. The presenter, identified as an expert enthusiast, showcases both semi-automatic and full-automatic firing capabilities at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights the historical significance and functional aspects of the world's first assault rifle.

The Steyr M1912/16 Repetierpistole is the full-auto variant of the Steyr-Hahn M.12 pistol. It features a 16-round magazine and a high cyclic rate of 1200 rounds per minute, allowing it to empty its magazine in under a second. A selector lever, pinned to the trigger, controls fire modes between semi-auto ('1') and full-auto ('16').

This review of the Czech ZK 383 highlights its unique status as a hybrid submachine gun and light machine gun from the late 1930s. Expert analysis covers its 9mm caliber, side-loading magazine, integrated bipod, quick-change barrel, and adjustable rate of fire (450-700 RPM). The ZK 383 is noted for its high-quality milled construction, adjustable sights, and historical significance as a rare export model, exemplified by a Venezuelan crest marking.

The 1917 Burton Light Machine Rifle is presented as an early example of an assault rifle, featuring a unique dual magazine system holding 20 rounds each. Its select-fire capability is achieved through a dual trigger mechanism, with the top trigger for semi-auto and simultaneous use of both for full-auto fire. The open-bolt design and internal sear operation are detailed, highlighting its advanced features for its era.

The ZK-466 is a rare Czech submachine gun developed in 1946, with only 22 units ever produced. Its unique design features a folding magazine well for enhanced compactness and a distinct safety mechanism that locks the bolt when engaged. The firearm offers select-fire capabilities with clear markings for safe, semi-auto, and full-auto modes.

The Beretta Model 57 is a rare select-fire carbine chambered in .30 Carbine, developed in the late 1950s specifically for Morocco. It features a unique dual trigger system for semi-automatic and full-automatic fire, a gas tappet operation, and a tilting bolt mechanism. The rifle's 30-round magazines are noted for their superior construction compared to standard M1 Carbine magazines.

This YouTube video features a full-auto MP5. While the description is minimal, the title clearly indicates the primary subject is a Heckler & Koch MP5 operating in fully automatic mode. This suggests a focus on the operational characteristics and performance of this iconic submachine gun in its select-fire configuration.

The Standard Manufacturing SSR is an evolution of the DP-12, featuring a selectable firing mode for simultaneous or sequential barrel firing. This dual-barrel 12-gauge bullpup shotgun offers unique tactical options. The SSR's key innovation is its selector switch, allowing for either firing both barrels at once or one after the other with a single trigger pull after pumping.

This guide details the operation of the Thompson Model of 1921, focusing on its unique selector switches and the 50-round drum magazine. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the manual winding process for the drum, which uses a clock-style spring requiring 11 clicks for the 1921 model. The video also highlights the dual selector switches for safe/fire and semi-auto/full-auto modes, offering a glimpse into the internal firing cycle.