Final Prices: Rock Island December 2017 Premier (#72)

This video appears to be about the acquisition of W.W. Greener & Co. firearms, possibly through an unconventional or questionable transaction involving a "worthless check." The description also promotes firearm reference books and the creator's Patreon and Floatplane channels, as well as merchandise. Given the title, the focus is likely on historical or collectible firearms, and the story behind their purchase.

This video, titled "Armas são um ótimo investimento!" (Firearms are a great investment!), suggests that firearms can be a wise financial decision. While the description is empty, the title implies a discussion around the potential value and long-term benefits of owning firearms, possibly touching upon aspects like historical value, collectibility, or even their perceived role as a tangible asset. It is likely aimed at an audience interested in firearms from both a practical and investment perspective.

Mark Serbu, a gun designer, shares his experience at the SAR West Gun Show in Phoenix, Arizona. He highlights the show's size and the unique firearms discovered, including a rare WWII German Panzerbüchse 39 and a Winchester M1 Carbine with serial number 0. Serbu also showcases his own acquisitions, the Hamilton Model 15 and Remington Model 12 .22 rifles, detailing their innovative designs and historical significance. The video emphasizes the value of gun shows for hands-on discovery and learning about historical manufacturing techniques.

The Little Tom is highlighted as the world's first Double Action Only (DAO) automatic pistol, featuring a unique bi-directional magazine loading system. Its barrel disassembly involves pushing it back to release an oval lug from a dovetail slot. The internal mechanism demonstrates a specific trigger bar and hammer interaction for DAO operation.

This YouTube video focuses on firearms that are recommended as investments due to dwindling supply and limited future production. The title and description emphasize the urgency of acquiring these specific firearms before they become unavailable. The content likely delves into which models are appreciating in value or are becoming collector's items, driven by market scarcity.

This video presents a countdown of 10 firearms that viewers might regret selling. It highlights specific gun models and types that are described as historical, valuable, and reliable, suggesting they should be kept in a collection. The content aims to provide advice to gun owners and collectors on maintaining their firearm inventory and avoiding potential mistakes related to selling valuable pieces. The video also encourages subscriptions for further gun advice and market insights.

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.