Videos tagged with Sterling SAR 87

This video clarifies the origin and usage of the term "assault rifle," tracing it back to the German Sturmgewehr 44. It provides examples of firearms commonly classified as assault rifles, such as the SCAR, FAMAS, and various international models, highlighting that the term's translation varies across languages. The content aims to demystify the nomenclature surrounding these firearms.

This video delves into the final chapter of the Sterling assault rifle story, focusing on the SAR 87. It explores how this later variant, built upon the success of the SAR 80, ultimately arrived too late to prevent the Sterling Armament Company from ceasing operations. The content features firearms and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson, offering insights into the history and development of these firearms. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this video, encouraging engagement through subscriptions, donations, and membership.