This video from the Royal Armouries features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson diving deep into the Heckler & Koch G11, a futuristic assault rifle designed with caseless ammunition and a high rate of fire that never reached mass production. The episode, part of the #WhatisthisWeapon? series, explores the rifle's ambitious design and its unique place in firearm history. It also includes links to the World of Guns app where viewers can interact with a digital version of the G11.
The AN-94 'Abakan' is a rare Russian assault rifle designed by Gennadiy Nikonov, featuring a unique 'hyperburst' mode capable of firing two rounds at 1800 RPM. Its complex internal mechanism includes a reciprocating barrel and a pulley system, distinguishing it significantly from the AK-74. The rifle also accommodates specialized accessories like the 6X5 bayonet and GP-25 grenade launcher.
This review delves into the Beretta M93R, the real-world firearm that inspired the 'Auto 9' from RoboCop. Expert Jonathan Ferguson highlights the M93R's unique features, including its folding foregrip, shoulder stock, and distinctive three-round burst mechanism enabled by a complex internal ratchet system. The video contrasts the movie prop's modifications with the original firearm's design and discusses its historical context as a potential tool for Italian special police units.
The HK416, developed by Heckler & Koch, significantly improves upon the AR-15 platform with its short-stroke gas piston system, enhancing reliability, especially in short-barreled configurations. Its design addresses issues found in direct impingement systems, keeping the action cleaner and cooler. The rifle has seen extensive adoption by special forces and has evolved through numerous variants, including those with 'Over the Beach' capabilities.
This YouTube video announces the successful completion of all stretch goals for the "Clockwork Basilisk" Kickstarter project. Key unlocked features include "Cocktail Sheets" with recipes inspired by the Collier story, and a free "World of Guns" model of the 2nd Model Collier for all Kickstarter backers. The video also serves as a final reminder that the Kickstarter campaign ends soon, offering a discount for preorders of "Clockwork Basilisk" and "Tobacco of the Emperor."
This video provides a comprehensive guide to the assembly and disassembly of the MP 44, also known as the STG 44 or Sturmgewehr. It walks viewers through the process of taking the iconic firearm apart and putting it back together. The description also points viewers to a Steam game for 3D models, a separate video on owning machine guns, and a Patreon and podcast for additional content from Legacy Collectibles.
This YouTube video provides a detailed guide to the assembly and disassembly of the FG 42 machine gun. It focuses on the practical steps involved in taking apart and putting back together this historical firearm. The description also directs viewers to a separate video about owning machine guns and promotes the channel's Patreon and podcast, 'Flak & Fubar'. Additionally, it highlights a link to 'World of Guns: Gun Disassembly' on Steam for interactive 3D gun models.
This video provides a detailed breakdown of the AK47's operating system using a 3D model. It explains the gas-operated, rotating bolt mechanism, covering the firing cycle from hammer strike to gas expulsion, extraction, ejection, and re-chambering. The explanation also clarifies the mechanical differences between semi-automatic and full-automatic fire modes.
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