Chassepot to FAMAS Update: Quantified Awesomeness

This YouTube video provides an update on the "Pistols of the Warlords" project, highlighting its successful Kickstarter campaign and upcoming stretch goals. The update reveals new Warlord profiles, custom headbands, and a unique addition of period-appropriate Shanghai-themed cocktails to be included with the books. Further stretch goals include additional maps of the Clique Wars and exciting high-speed video testing of Warlord-era pistols, specifically mentioning the 7.63mm Mauser, to examine their firing characteristics.

This video provides an update on the 'Pistols of the Warlords' book project, highlighting successful stretch goals that include spine hubs and gilding for all editions. It details the inclusion of a Warlord profile on Dong Qihui, an early 20th-century Chinese military figure. The presenter also clarifies book dimensions, explaining the deeper format chosen for better handgun photography, and outlines how to access add-ons like monographs and posters through the Kickstarter platform.

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.