Guess what we found.

This entry details a veteran's successful identification of his engraved Lee-Enfield SMLE rifle in a museum. It highlights the challenges of proving ownership of historically modified firearms, the importance of detailed knowledge (like serial numbers), and the historical context of military property regulations. The expert presentation emphasizes the unique story behind the rifle and its owner.

The 1896 Lee Enfield Carbine is a notable historical firearm, distinguished by its flat bolt and magazine cutoff. While the specific example shown is in rough condition, a fully restored model can command a significant price in the Canadian market, ranging from $2,000 to $3,000. The carbine is chambered in .303 British, a classic caliber for British military rifles.

The Lewis Gun, a prominent light machine gun from WWI and WWII, weighs 28 lbs and measures 50.5 inches. It features an open bolt action with no safety or semi-auto mode, relying on a unique air-cooling system with aluminum fins. Loading its 47-round drum magazine is a slow process, though the gun is considered one of the best light machine guns handled, despite rare double-feed issues.

This video demonstrates the loading procedure and live fire of a Lee Enfield No.4 MkI rifle chambered in .303 British. It showcases manual loading of rounds into the magazine and a single shot fired at a target, highlighting the rifle's operation and visual characteristics.

This video humorously explores the dichotomy of firearm enthusiasm, contrasting modern 'Gucci guns' like a suppressed AR-15 with high-end optics against vintage military surplus rifles such as the bolt-action Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk I. It highlights the passionate, sometimes obsessive, nature of collectors and shooters.

The Lewis Gun, a prominent WWI and WWII light machine gun, weighed 28 lbs and measured 50.5 inches. It featured a unique air-cooling system with radiator fins and a distinctive drum magazine holding 47 rounds of .303 British ammunition. Despite its effectiveness, it was prone to a difficult-to-clear double-feed malfunction.

This video demonstrates loading the rare Howell Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the SMLE. It showcases the efficient use of four 5-round stripper clips to fill the 20-round detachable box magazine with .303 British ammunition. The process highlights the mechanical operation of chambering a round after magazine insertion.

This review showcases the Springfield 1903 Air Service Rifle, highlighting its unique 25-round extended magazine and loading procedure using stripper clips. The demonstration includes live fire from a standing position, emphasizing the bolt-action operation and recoil management of the .30-06 cartridge. Visual analysis in slow motion captures muzzle blast and barrel harmonics, concluding with target results at 70 yards.

This ASMR video showcases the unique Lancaster 4-barrel pistol, demonstrating its loading, action closure, and firing mechanisms. The presenter highlights the .455 Webley caliber and a 4-round capacity, emphasizing smooth mechanical operation and proper muzzle discipline. The content is geared towards experienced firearm enthusiasts due to its historical nature and focus on technical details.

This video provides a detailed live-fire demonstration of the WWI-era Lewis Gun. It showcases the unique process of loading the 47-round pan magazine and mounting it onto the firearm. The footage includes full-auto fire, slow-motion analysis of the cycling action, and target results at 50 yards, highlighting the weapon's effectiveness and handling characteristics.