Videos tagged with Stamped sheet metal

This guide details the disassembly of the Armalite AR-16, a rare 7.62 NATO battle rifle. It highlights key components like the short-stroke gas piston system and stamped sheet metal receiver. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, offers an expert-level look at this historically significant prototype.

This entry details the Soviet RM-38, RM-39, and RM-40 50mm light mortars, focusing on their design evolution and manufacturing simplifications. The RM-40's use of stamped sheet metal and a gas venting system for range adjustment is highlighted as a key innovation for mass production. The analysis draws from expert commentary on historical firearms.

This entry details the MKb-42(W), a significant early Sturmgewehr prototype developed by Walther. It covers its unique gas-operated system, stamped sheet metal construction, and distinct safety/selector controls. Expert analysis highlights Walther's manufacturing prowess and the historical context of its development.

This video provides an in-depth look at an MG 42 parts kit, focusing on its design and manufacturing techniques from a gun designer's perspective. The presenter highlights the innovative use of stamped sheet metal, the complexity of the feed mechanism, and the overall engineering achievement of the MG 42, particularly its early adoption of advanced manufacturing processes for its time. The discussion also touches upon the MG 42/59 variant and its caliber conversion.

This entry details the Sten MkIII submachine gun, focusing on its simplified production by Lines Limited, a toy company, during WWII. It highlights manufacturing techniques like spot welding and tension-fit components, contrasting it with the MkII. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum covers the proper firing stance, emphasizing grip on the barrel shroud and the function of the hand stop. The entry also touches on production numbers and distribution differences between the MkII and MkIII.

This video from Brownells, filmed at Rock Island Auction Company, provides an expert look at two significant WWII German rifles: the StG 44 and the Volkssturmgewehr 1-5. The hosts detail the StG 44's advanced design, its influence on modern firearms like the AR-15 and AK-47, and its unique 8mm Kurz caliber optic. They also cover the Volkssturmgewehr 1-5 as a 'last ditch' weapon, highlighting its gas-delayed blowback system and compatibility with StG 44 magazines. The presentation showcases deep historical and technical knowledge of these rare firearms.

This video compares the AR-180 and the Sig Spear LT, highlighting their shared lineage from Eugene Stoner's designs. While both utilize a short-stroke gas piston system and rotating bolt, they differ significantly in construction materials and modern features. The AR-180, a civilian variant of the AR-18, features stamped sheet metal construction for cost-effectiveness, while the Spear LT uses machined aluminum for a more robust and modular platform. The comparison emphasizes the evolution of firearm design from the AR-180's foundational concepts to the Spear LT's contemporary ergonomics and accessory integration.

This video, presented by Civilian Tactical Host, delves into historically significant firearms with notable design flaws. It covers the FP-45 Liberator, a single-use resistance weapon, the Krummlauf with its unique 90-degree barrel bend for shooting around corners, and the dangerous Colt Revolving Rifle, highlighting its 'chain fire' issue. The host emphasizes firearm safety and proper handling techniques, even when demonstrating with modern equipment like an HRT Tactical Gear plate carrier.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PPS-43 submachine gun, as demonstrated by Brandon Herrera. It covers the disassembly process, highlighting the simple stamped sheet metal construction and open-bolt action. The video emphasizes the PPS-43's role as a more cost-effective and easier-to-manufacture successor to the PPSh-41, designed for the Red Army during WWII.

This entry details the Mauser experimental m7082 Volkspistole, a 'last-ditch' firearm developed by Nazi Germany during WWII. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries explains its design, construction from stamped sheet metal, and its intended role as a cheap, mass-producible weapon for the Volkssturm. The entry covers its technical evolution, including a gas-delayed blowback system to manage recoil from the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge, and later modifications.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SIG-Manurhin SG542, a rare civilian semi-automatic rifle. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights the rifle's AK-influenced internal mechanics, including its gas-piston operation and rotating bolt. Proper disassembly involves removing the receiver cover, recoil spring assembly, and bolt carrier group, with reassembly being the reverse process. A critical safety warning emphasizes ensuring the firearm is unloaded before commencing work.

This expert guide details the Beretta M12S submachine gun, drawing on insights from Larry Vickers. It covers the model's history, selector changes, design features like the telescoping bolt and grip safety, and ergonomic considerations for left-handed shooters. The review includes technical specifications and a shooting demonstration highlighting its 550 RPM rate of fire and 32-round capacity.