Forgotten History: World's Biggest Black Powder Cannon - a 100-Ton Gun

This YouTube Shorts video showcases the firing of a swivel gun, a type of cannon, in slow motion. The title and description also highlight the brand TENICOR, with links to their website and social media profiles. While no specific firearm models or calibers are mentioned beyond 'cannon' and 'black powder', the focus is clearly on historical artillery and its visual impact when discharged. The provided links suggest a potential connection to firearm-related businesses or branding.

This video showcases a black powder cannon, likely used for Independence Day celebrations. The description humorously suggests that a proper 4th of July involves rattling windows with the cannon, while the presenter dons a tricorn hat and Crocs. This is a reupload to address previous sound issues. The content appears to be focused on a specific, large-caliber historical or replica firearm used for pyrotechnic displays rather than typical firearm applications like defense or hunting.

This video showcases a 2.25-inch bore black powder cannon from Coach's Club Cannons, featuring a custom red oak carriage and powder coating. Despite weighing around 70 lbs, it effectively destroys a watermelon with a single shot, demonstrating its power. The cannon is versatile, capable of firing billiard balls or other projectiles like ball bearings.

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.