Videos tagged with Sheet Metal Construction

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the rare Fox .32 Prototype pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the unique features like the rolled sheet metal construction and folding trigger, providing a step-by-step process for field stripping. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on deep historical and technical knowledge of Czech firearms.

This entry details the Sayer's SMG, a unique prototype submachine gun from the Royal Armouries' collection. Expert Jonathan Ferguson provides an in-depth analysis of its 'parts bin' construction, utilizing Sterling SMG magazines and L1A1 SLR furniture. The video highlights its sophisticated, albeit crude, gas-unlocked, roller-delayed blowback action, a design predating many modern counterparts. Ferguson's expert assessment underscores the weapon's significance as a testbed for advanced operating principles.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Enfield Commando revolver, a unique 9mm double-action firearm designed for concealment and close-quarters combat. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its construction, including its sheet metal 'clamshell' receiver, detachable barrel extension, and integrated folding knife and knuckle duster grip. The video highlights its unusual disassembly for cylinder removal and its historical context as a 1942 British wartime concept.

This video features Jim Fuller, an AK-47 expert, discussing the complexities and nuances of building and working on AK platforms. He highlights the inherent challenges due to varying international specifications, the labor-intensive nature of proper AK construction, and the importance of quality parts. Fuller emphasizes that understanding and mitigating potential issues is key to successful AK gunsmithing, contrasting Eastern and Western manufacturing philosophies.

This video provides an in-depth look at the iconic Soviet PPSH-41 submachine gun, discussing its history, design, and operational characteristics. Experts detail its sheet metal construction, open-bolt blowback operation, and the notorious drum magazines versus more reliable stick magazines. The discussion covers its cyclic rate, caliber options (7.62x25mm Tokarev and 9x19mm), and its widespread use across multiple conflicts, highlighting its 'Papasha' nickname and 'burp gun' reputation.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Sterling SAR-80, an upgraded take on the AR-18 design. Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries details its development, technical specifications, and unique features, including its sheet metal construction, short-stroke gas piston system, and a patented extractor design. The SAR-80 was developed by Sterling Armaments as a more cost-effective and manufacturable alternative to the AR-18, aiming for wider adoption by less industrialized nations. The discussion covers its disassembly, internal mechanisms, and its eventual licensing and production by Chartered Industries of Singapore.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Franchi LF-57, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers removing the barrel nut, charging handle, rear cap/stock, recoil spring, and the unique telescoping bolt. The video highlights the firearm's stamped receiver construction and its historical context in competing for military contracts.

This video details the FP 45 Liberator pistol, a single-shot .45 caliber firearm developed by the US Army during WWII for clandestine operations. It highlights the pistol's crude stamped sheet metal construction, its intended use as a 'throwaway gun' for resistance fighters, and the controversy surrounding its distribution. The video also covers its operational mechanics, historical context, and collector value.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare Finnish m/44 Prototype Pistol, a 9x19mm direct blowback design. Expert analysis highlights its unique welded sheet metal frame and cost-effective manufacturing approach, developed during WWII to address pistol shortages. The process involves standard field stripping, revealing internal components and construction methods.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Beretta AR 70, a 5.56x45mm rifle developed in the early 1970s. It highlights the rifle's origins, influenced by Eugene Stoner's designs but with Beretta's own innovations, aiming for a more affordable and robust alternative to existing platforms. The AR 70 is characterized by its substantial sheet metal construction, gas piston operation, and M16-style sights, offering a state-of-the-art design for its era.

This guide details the disassembly and examination of the rare Gustloff MKb-42(G) Model 206 prototype. It highlights the unique sheet metal construction, the complex vertical locking block operating system, and its historical context as an experimental weapon. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in firearms history.

This entry details the construction of the P.A. Luty Submachine Gun, a firearm designed by Philip A. Luty as a political statement against firearms bans. The guide, derived from expert analysis, outlines the use of readily available hardware store materials like sheet metal, hex-head screws, and washers. It covers the construction of the non-rifled barrel, open-bolt action, and a unique washer-based magazine release. The video emphasizes that while crude and inaccurate, these firearms demonstrate the difficulty of complete gun prohibition.