Videos tagged with WWI Service

This video provides a technical overview of the French Gras rifle, specifically focusing on the 1874, 1880, and 1914 variants. It details the transition from black powder to smokeless cartridges, the evolution of the receiver design to accommodate the bolt handle, and changes in sighting systems. The presenter notes the rifle's weight, overall length, and the addition of a handguard for heat management, concluding that while not designed for frontline combat, it did see service in World War I.

This guide details the mechanical overview of the Colt New Army/New Navy revolver, focusing on its internal components and action cycles. It highlights the dual flat springs, hand spring, Felton safety, and cylinder stops. The information is presented with a high degree of historical rigor, as expected from a primary resource for historical small arms data.