Videos tagged with Spanish Military

This guide details the field stripping process for the Spanish AMELI Light Machine Gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers removing the top cover, bolt carrier group, recoil spring, and barrel. The video highlights the roller-delayed blowback system and contrasts it with the MG42. Expert instruction is provided on mechanical differences and disassembly steps.

This guide details how to identify and differentiate between early and late production CETME-L rifle handguards. It highlights key visual and structural differences, including material, color, heat shield design, and fastener types. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms, offering insights into the evolution of this specific component.

This American Rifleman TV segment of "I Have This Old Gun" explores the semi-automatic Astra A300 handgun. The video delves into its features and historical context, highlighting its lineage as an export version of the Astra Model 400 service pistol, which was utilized by the Spanish military from the 1920s to the 1940s. The description also directs viewers to American Rifleman's website for more firearms content and provides numerous links to various NRA publications and resources.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the CETME-L and CETME-LC rifles from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum. It details their mechanical differences, historical context, and practical handling characteristics. The assessment highlights the CETME-LC's SBR configuration and comfortable collapsing stock, while also discussing magazine compatibility issues with modern magazines and the historical quality control problems of the original Spanish CETME-L. The expert analysis emphasizes the functional design of the aperture sights and the recoil characteristics of each model.

This guide details the operation and handling of the Star Z-70B submachine gun, based on expert Ian McCollum's demonstration. It covers loading, firing in semi-automatic and full-automatic modes, and crucial techniques for managing muzzle climb. The guide also touches upon a specialized close-range technique with the stock folded, emphasizing the importance of proper stock use for accuracy.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the Star Model BM 9mm pistol, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It covers the necessary steps for basic maintenance and understanding the pistol's internal mechanics. The instructor emphasizes safety throughout the process, crucial for any firearm handling.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Bergmann-1908, 1910, and 1910/21 pistols, also known as the Bergmann-Bayard. Expert Ian McCollum details their evolution from the 1903 Mars, focusing on Spanish and Danish military contracts, WWI production under German occupation, and Danish domestic manufacturing. The review highlights mechanical changes, specific military markings, and accessory variations.

This guide details the complex field stripping process for the Campo-Giro M1913 pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It highlights the unique steps required, such as depressing the firing pin to remove a cross-pin and rotating the bolt, emphasizing the difficulty and need for careful handling of spring tension. The video showcases the intricate internal mechanics of Spain's first domestic self-loading pistol.