1884 Kropatschek: Groundwork for the Lebel

This video announces the final stretch goal for a Kickstarter campaign to fund the book "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-201". The creator expresses gratitude for the overwhelming support and plans a livestream party for backers and Patreon supporters, featuring French adult beverages and aiming to break records for funded publishing projects. The livestream will celebrate the book's progress and encourage final pledges.

This video announces the preorder launch for the book "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866 - 2016". It is described as a reference guide for collectors, curators, historians, and enthusiasts. While the Kickstarter is over, regular copies can still be ordered through the provided website. The content focuses entirely on the book and its subject matter, which are French military rifles spanning a significant historical period.

This Q&A episode of Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms topics, from the engineering of modular systems like the Stoner 63 to the historical adoption of the Lebel rifle. Host Ian McCollum discusses the pros and cons of bipods, recommends firearms museums, and explains the design process for firearms. He also touches on ammunition purchasing, the longevity of his channel, and the historical effectiveness of various firearms in conflict zones. The discussion extends to the evolution of firearm safety, the enduring popularity of the 9x19mm cartridge, and the challenges of firearms authorship.

This YouTube video promotes "Project Lightening Poster" by Ian from CandRsenal, with links to purchase the poster and a Kickstarter campaign for "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016." The content appears to be related to firearms history and memorabilia, specifically focusing on French military rifles.

This video promotes a book titled "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2017" and announces a potential French-language edition. It provides a Kickstarter link for ordering the book and a contact link for French distributors interested in the localized version. The content focuses on historical French military rifles.

This video announces the launch of Headstamp Publishing, a new publishing company specializing in small arms and military technology books. The founders aim to create high-quality, artful publications combining historical research with excellent photography and editing. They mention their first book will be on French military rifles, with future titles planned for British bullpup rifles and the history of the Kabul Arsenal. The company is also open to collaborating with authors to produce definitive books on their subjects. Viewers are encouraged to visit their website and sign up for their newsletter.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.