FP-45 Liberator Pistol

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at firearm acquisitions by Legacy Collectibles, featuring Mitch, who has six years of experience with the team. The content highlights various collectible firearms, including a Union Switch pistol, a K43 rifle, and an AC44 M1 Carbine, discussing their condition and unique features.

This video provides an overview of the Thompson submachine gun's history and variants, presented by Mark Keefe at the NRA National Firearms Museum. It covers the M1921A, 1928 A1, 1927 semi-automatic, and M1 models, highlighting their military and cultural significance. The exhibit showcases a diverse collection of these iconic firearms.

This video delves into the role and perception of handguns within the US Army during World War II, featuring insights from Ian McCollum and referencing Bruce Canfield's 'U.S. Small Arms of World War II.' It explores official issue policies, the cultural affinity for handguns stemming from a 'frontier' mindset, and the practical performance of the M1911 versus the M1 Carbine in combat scenarios. The analysis highlights the M1911's stopping power but also its training challenges, contrasting it with the M1 Carbine's ease of use and effectiveness in specific situations.

This entry details the announcement of the book 'Small Arms of WW2: Soviet Union' by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The book, published by Headstamp Publishing, aims to fill a gap in English-language resources on Soviet WWII firearms, featuring extensive photography by James Rupley, historical development, combat usage, and technical overviews of numerous iconic and rare Soviet small arms. It covers a wide range of firearms from handguns to machine guns, including prototypes and specialized sniper rifles.

This video from Legacy Collectibles discusses the investment potential of Luger pistols, comparing them favorably to 401k investments due to their stable or increasing value. It highlights several Luger models from different eras, including pre-WWI, WWI, and WWII production, noting manufacturers like DWM and Mouser (S42). Specific examples include a 1914 DWM, a 1917 DWM, 1918 DWMs (one reworked), and WWII-era Mouser S42 models from 1937 and 1938. An artillery Luger with a long barrel, made by DWM in 1917, is also featured.

This video features Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries and Dave Jewitt discussing their top five games of 2024 that feature firearms. They delve into the virtual representation of specific firearms within these games, highlighting historical accuracy, design choices, and unique implementations. The discussion covers games like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, Sulfur, Arma 3 Prairie Fire DLC, and Stalker 2, examining how each game handles firearms from a technical and historical perspective.

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.