Cook and Brother of New Orleans - A Confederate Rifle Factory

This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the evolution of firearms collecting, contrasting the early days of collecting bespoke, embellished pieces with the later era of affordable surplus military firearms. It highlights Francis Bannerman's role in making firearms accessible to working men by offering surplus guns from conflicts like the Spanish-American War and the Civil War at reasonable prices, a stark difference from the expensive Winchester rifles of the past.

This video showcases a collection of American Revolutionary War and Civil War firearms, emphasizing their age (250-300 years old) and flintlock mechanism. It also promotes The Colorado Springs Military Museum at Dragonmans for those interested in military history and directs viewers to their online store for t-shirts. The video focuses on historical firearms and their significance.

This video showcases a Civil War display at the Colorado Springs Military Museum, focusing on fully operational firearms and memorabilia from 1861-1865. The museum's 2020 tour season will highlight this period of American military history. Visitors will need to register online for timed entry to ensure a better experience. The museum opens the first weekend in April, with online ticket sales beginning in March. A link to purchase Dragon Man T-shirts is also provided.

This video announces the grand opening of a museum featuring Civil War and American Revolutionary firearms, highlighting that all displayed firearms are fully operational and span 300 years. The museum boasts extensive collections of uniformed mannequins, helmets, and flags. The opening is on Sunday, April 14th, at 10 am, with a $20 cash entry fee and no reservations needed for this initial tour. Following the opening, the museum will be open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at 10 am for one guided tour daily. Additionally, on April 13th and 14th, the museum will offer machine gun rentals to the public all day, emphasizing a family-friendly event with opportunities for photography.

This video showcases a recent acquisition of two dozen Civil War firearms by the creator. The collection spans historical periods from the American Revolutionary War to modern conflicts, with a specific focus on Civil War era weaponry. The creator plans future demonstrations of black powder rifles and Revolutionary War firearms. They also mention their museum tours as an opportunity to learn about American history and offer merchandise for sale.

This video delves into the critical role of breechloading carbines for US Civil War cavalry, highlighting their advantages over muzzleloaders. It details the Sharps, Spencer, Burnside, Smith, Starr, and Maynard carbines, comparing their actions, cartridges, and issuance numbers. The analysis includes ballistic data, demonstrating the 'big and slow' nature of these historical rounds.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.