Videos tagged with Vickers Pedersen

This video delves into the British Army's search for a replacement for the bolt-action Lee Enfield rifle in the 1920s. It highlights the examination of various self-loading rifle systems, drawing a parallel to the US Army's interest in the M1 Garand. Specifically, the discussion touches upon the 'Bang' rifle and the Vickers Pedersen as potential candidates that were evaluated during this period. The Royal Armouries, as the presenter, offers insights from their expertise.

This video explores the rare Vickers-Pedersen .276 Model PB rifle, highlighting its unique en bloc clip and wax-lubricated ammunition. The PB variant is significantly rarer than the later PA model. The .276 Pedersen cartridge offered a lighter recoil than .30-06 Springfield, and the rifle's delayed blowback action required specialized ammo for reliable extraction. Despite its advanced design and shootability, high manufacturing costs likely led to its rejection.