C&Rsenal's 2025 Q&A - Part 2

Published on March 4, 2025
Duration: 166:11

This Q&A session covers a wide range of firearms topics, from modern interests like the Rhino revolver and FAL to historical firearms like the Ottoman 87 Mauser and WWI automatics. The hosts discuss their favorite museums, the challenges of accepting firearm donations, and future episode plans, including potential series on WWII firearms, Soviet arms, and flintlock military arms. They also touch on the complexities of firearms research, the importance of historical context, and the ongoing evolution of their content production.

Quick Summary

C&Rsenal's Q&A covers a broad spectrum of firearms, from modern interests like the Rhino revolver and FAL rifle to historical pieces like the Ottoman 87 Mauser and WWI automatics. They highlight Springfield Armory National Historic Site as a favorite museum and discuss their cautious approach to accepting firearm donations. Future plans include expanding into WWII firearms, Soviet arms, and a new studio format to enhance content production.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Modern Firearms Interests
  2. 00:31Post-War Firearms
  3. 00:41FAL Rifles
  4. 00:53S&W 686
  5. 00:57Accessory Market
  6. 01:12Historical Perspective on Modernity
  7. 01:44Library and Reading List
  8. 03:09Favorite Black Powder Long Gun
  9. 03:39Swiss 78 Revolver
  10. 04:00Ottoman 87 Mauser
  11. 04:2245 Martini Rifle
  12. 04:30Gendron Rifles
  13. 04:49Favorite Firearms Museum
  14. 04:52Springfield Armory Visit
  15. 05:17Cody Firearms Museum
  16. 06:05Springfield Armory Website
  17. 06:13Springfield National Historic Site
  18. 09:02Firearm Donations Accepted?
  19. 09:59Non-Profit Status Discussion
  20. 10:42C&Rsenal Contact
  21. 11:01Donated S&W No. 3 New Navy Style
  22. 11:30S&W Double Action Revolver Issues
  23. 12:09Drilling Rifles
  24. 13:26Smith & Wesson Model 1
  25. 14:05WWI Automatics Gap
  26. 14:12Colt 1895 'Potato Digger'
  27. 14:511907 Savage Pistol
  28. 15:07MG15 Bergman
  29. 15:25Villa Perosa Footage
  30. 15:29Springfield OVP
  31. 15:39Fiat Relli Floating Around
  32. 15:45Schwarzlose Machine Gun
  33. 16:22Photographed Firearms
  34. 17:23Training Rifles & Conversions
  35. 17:56WZ 48 Mosin Trainer
  36. 18:26Future Episode Topics (1980s)
  37. 18:41FAL Story Episode
  38. 19:01Kel-Tec Episode Plans
  39. 19:17Slow Channel Approach
  40. 19:37Need for a B-Team
  41. 20:02Personal vs. Professional Presentation
  42. 21:31C&Rsenal Company Mission
  43. 22:23Not a Personality Show
  44. 22:52Old-Timey Clay Shoot
  45. 23:52Large Caliber Firearms Wishlist
  46. 24:06Boys Anti-Tank Rifle
  47. 24:20Anti-Tank Rifles Collection
  48. 24:46Galilean Optical Site Update
  49. 27:15Jonathan Ferguson's Role
  50. 28:02Repro Galilean Sights
  51. 28:49Modern 351 Winchester Project
  52. 29:09FN 1906 Vest Pocket Pistol
  53. 29:41Flintlock Military Arms Series
  54. 29:49Canada Trip for Chinese Arms
  55. 30:06Austro-Hungarian Empire Firearms
  56. 30:13Czechoslovak Firearms
  57. 30:32Studio Change & New Format
  58. 30:42Trapdoor Springfield Episode
  59. 31:12Flare Guns Episode
  60. 31:31Manufacturing Process Episode
  61. 33:32Smokeless Powders Impact
  62. 34:47New Studio Live Shows
  63. 35:40Bruno's First Teardown Stream
  64. 35:57Oldest & Newest Firearms to Primer
  65. 36:12Handgun Episodes
  66. 36:16Newest Firearms Cutoff (1980s)
  67. 37:58New Show Format Reach
  68. 38:05Viewer Consumer Experience Changes
  69. 39:2857 Chevy Analogy
  70. 41:02Backend Production Changes
  71. 42:271950s Firearms Episodes
  72. 42:31FAL Story Revisited
  73. 42:422025 Business Outlook
  74. 43:37Break-Even Point Discussion
  75. 45:27Repurcussion Series Topic
  76. 46:40Percussion Revolver Coverage
  77. 47:45WWII Post-War Tube SMGs
  78. 48:03Soviet Arms Expansion
  79. 49:51World War II Coverage Status
  80. 50:30New Format Test Bed: K31
  81. 51:04End of WWI Firearms Practicality
  82. 51:38Schwarzlose Loa Option
  83. 51:50Boring Firearms for Episodes
  84. 51:56Vest Pistol Episode Length
  85. 52:33Smith & Wesson Frame Sizes
  86. 53:52Spanish Revolver Copies
  87. 54:42Shooting the U.L.R.X.
  88. 55:16MG13 Machine Gun Issue
  89. 57:05Alternate Website Redirects
  90. 57:37Internet Silo Theory
  91. 58:18Rob's Return
  92. 59:21Bloke on the Range Visit
  93. 59:312025 Plans: New Shows/Collabs
  94. 01:00:01Collab Strategy & Past Issues
  95. 01:04:15Great War Channel Collab Backlash
  96. 01:15:19Future Content Tease
  97. 01:27:03Galilean Sights Project Update
  98. 01:31:31Manufacturing Process Episode
  99. 01:33:32Smokeless Powder Impact
  100. 01:34:47New Studio Live Shows
  101. 01:35:40Bruno's Teardown Stream
  102. 01:35:57Oldest & Newest Firearms
  103. 01:36:12Handgun Episodes
  104. 01:36:16Newest Firearms Cutoff (1980s)
  105. 01:37:58New Show Format Reach
  106. 01:38:05Viewer Consumer Experience Changes
  107. 01:39:2857 Chevy Analogy
  108. 01:41:02Backend Production Changes
  109. 01:42:271950s Firearms Episodes
  110. 01:42:31FAL Story Revisited
  111. 01:42:422025 Business Outlook
  112. 01:43:37Break-Even Point Discussion
  113. 01:45:27Repurcussion Series Topic
  114. 01:46:40Percussion Revolver Coverage
  115. 01:47:45WWII Post-War Tube SMGs
  116. 01:48:03Soviet Arms Expansion
  117. 01:49:51World War II Coverage Status
  118. 01:50:30New Format Test Bed: K31
  119. 01:51:04End of WWI Firearms Practicality
  120. 01:51:38Schwarzlose Loa Option
  121. 01:51:50Boring Firearms for Episodes
  122. 01:51:56Vest Pistol Episode Length
  123. 01:52:33Smith & Wesson Frame Sizes
  124. 01:53:52Spanish Revolver Copies
  125. 01:54:42Shooting the U.L.R.X.
  126. 01:55:16MG13 Machine Gun Issue
  127. 01:57:05Alternate Website Redirects
  128. 01:57:37Internet Silo Theory
  129. 01:58:18Rob's Return
  130. 01:59:21Bloke on the Range Visit
  131. 01:59:312025 Plans: New Shows/Collabs
  132. 02:00:01Collab Strategy & Past Issues
  133. 02:01:04Great War Channel Collab Backlash
  134. 02:01:19Future Content Tease

Frequently Asked Questions

What modern firearms interest C&Rsenal?

C&Rsenal expresses interest in firearms like the Rhino under-barrel revolver, particularly in a longer barrel configuration, and also mentions the FAL rifle as a cool firearm they like. They also note curiosity about the accessory market and how it relates to modern firearms.

What is C&Rsenal's favorite firearms museum?

Springfield Armory National Historic Site is their favorite firearms museum. They praise its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful layout, and the significant photographic assistance they received, which formed the backbone of their visual content for years.

Does C&Rsenal accept firearm donations?

Yes, C&Rsenal accepts donations of firearms, ammunition, and accessories. However, they must be cautious about how they discuss this due to platform policies and potential backlash, as their funding relies heavily on platforms like Patreon.

What are C&Rsenal's future content plans?

Future plans include expanding into World War II firearms, Soviet arms, and potentially flintlock military arms. They are also transitioning to a new studio format to improve production efficiency and create a more cohesive visual identity for their content.

What is the biggest gap in C&Rsenal's World War I automatic firearms coverage?

The biggest gap in their World War I automatic firearms coverage is the Colt 1895 'Potato Digger,' which they consider highly influential and wish to cover but have had difficulty accessing.

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