Videos tagged with Select Fire Conversion

Hickok45, an established firearms expert, showcases his diverse AK-style rifle collection, including rare import models like the Arsenal SGL-20 and Polytech AKS-762 variants. He details specific features such as milled vs. stamped receivers, folding bayonets, and select-fire conversions, highlighting the historical and collectible significance of these firearms.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare Electrolux Charlton Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the Lee-Enfield. Expert instruction covers removing the heat shield and action cover to reveal the complex gas-operated mechanism, including the piston, cam track, and rotating bolt system. The video emphasizes the historical context and rarity of this World War II-era firearm.

This guide details the modifications required to convert a Yugoslav M59/66 SKS to accept AK-47 magazines and achieve select-fire capability, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. Key steps include widening the receiver's magazine well, modifying AK magazines with extended tabs, and narrowing the SKS bolt. The video also touches on the legal implications under ATF policy regarding 'once a machine gun' classifications.

This video details the experimental British conversion of the M1 Garand to select-fire capability in 1939. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the historical context, the 'YSL' nickname, and the significant mechanical modifications required, including milling the receiver and adding a disconnector. Trial results indicated extreme difficulty in controlling automatic fire, leading to the project's discontinuation.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly process for the Ruger AC-556, emphasizing the critical step of ensuring the selector is in semi-auto mode to protect internal components. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum highlights key differences from the Mini-14, crucial for collectors and owners.