Videos tagged with US Military Trials

This video explores Barton Jenks' Model 1867 rolling block rifle, a unique design that competed in US military trials. Unlike the Remington system, Jenks' rifle features a self-locking breech block that automatically recocks the hammer upon opening, potentially allowing for faster operation. While ultimately unsuccessful in trials, likely due to cost or durability concerns, the rifle represents an interesting evolutionary step in breech-loading firearm design.

The Vickers-Berthier 1919 Second Type rifle was an experimental semi-automatic design tested by the US military in 1921. Adapted from an LMG design by Andre Berthier, it featured a unique top-fed magazine and a tilting bolt system. Despite its innovative features, design flaws like an awkward stock and fragile recoil tube led to its rejection, though the design later found success as the Vickers-Berthier LMG.

This expert-level guide details the disassembly and internal mechanism of the rare Colt Model 1929 semi-automatic rifle, designed by Ed Browning. It covers the short-recoil operation, tilting bolt, and accelerator system, explaining why the rifle ultimately failed to be adopted by the US military due to reliability and design flaws. The guide emphasizes careful handling and understanding of complex internal components.

This expert-level review delves into the Grant Hammond .45 ACP trials pistol, a rare US military prototype from 1917-1918. The video highlights its unique design features, including a short recoil system and an innovative, though ultimately problematic, magazine ejection mechanism. Despite initial accuracy, reliability issues and a high malfunction rate prevented its adoption, making it a fascinating historical artifact for collectors.

The Pedersen Selfloading Rifle, designed by John Pedersen, was a primary competitor to the M1 Garand in US military trials. It featured a unique toggle-locked, delayed blowback action and was chambered in .276 Pedersen. Despite its advanced design, it was ultimately passed over for the M1 Garand due to logistical concerns and a mandate to stick with the .30-06 caliber.