Chassepot to FAMAS: French Language Edition?

This YouTube video provides an update on the "Chassepot to FAMAS" project, highlighting new additions to the presale edition. It also details three new bundle options available to potential buyers. The video encourages viewers to purchase their copy through a provided Kickstarter link, emphasizing the cool and valuable content included in the presale. It serves as a promotional piece for this specific firearm history book or collection.

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 video announces add-ons for the Clockwork Basilisk Kickstarter, including a special book titled "Who Invented the Wheelgun?". This book features Samuel Colt's 1851 London presentation on revolver history and commentary on his factory by Charles Dickens. Other add-ons include a poster of the 1818 Collier patent drawing and remaining copies of a Kickstarter-exclusive Chassepot to FAMAS printing. The video highlights the project's success in reaching a $300k stretch goal for a custom frontispiece illustration.

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.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons discusses a Heckler & Koch Instagram post featuring him as 'Gun Jesus' holding an HK416 and his book on French military rifles. The post highlights the HK416F's adoption by the French Army, succeeding the FAMAS, and the subsequent release of 'Gun Jesus' posters by Headstamp Publishing.

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.