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This video provides an update on the printing of the book "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016." The pages are officially coming off the press, with photographer James capturing the process. While the printing has begun, it's behind schedule due to the large print run of 10,000 copies. The estimated completion date is December 31st, with delivery to customers expected in early to mid-January. The creators apologize for any inconvenience and disappointment for those hoping for Christmas delivery.

This YouTube video serves as a final call for pre-orders of the book "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifle 1866-2016" via Kickstarter. The creator highlights the benefits of pre-ordering, including an exclusive blue cover, additional features, and a discounted price. The book covers a significant period of French military rifle history. The project has achieved remarkable success, becoming the second most-funded publishing project on Kickstarter. An alternative pre-order method using PayPal via BackerKit is also provided.

This video announces the launch of Headstamp Publishing, a new publishing company specializing in small arms and military technology books. The founders aim to create high-quality, artful publications combining historical research with excellent photography and editing. They mention their first book will be on French military rifles, with future titles planned for British bullpup rifles and the history of the Kabul Arsenal. The company is also open to collaborating with authors to produce definitive books on their subjects. Viewers are encouraged to visit their website and sign up for their newsletter.

This video documents the first day of a three-day book signing event for a publication titled "Chassepot to FAMAS Update." The author is signing books at the printer before upcoming travel commitments, including SHOT Show. As of the recording, 2,637 books have been signed, with approximately 3,400 remaining, plus 250 "extra-fancy" personalized editions. The video mentions the book is available for purchase via a provided link. The music used is "Monkeys Spinning Monkeys" by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under CC BY.

This YouTube video is a book update that focuses on pre-ordering the author's book, "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2011." The description provides multiple links for purchasing, including a BackerKit shop for PayPal orders, a link to a "Project Lightening" poster on candrsenal.com, a "Gun Jesus" poster via headstamppublishing.com, and the original Kickstarter campaign. While the video title mentions a book about French military rifles, the direct content of the video seems to be about merchandise and book sales, rather than a review or demonstration of firearms themselves.

This video announces the final stretch goal for a Kickstarter campaign to fund the book "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-201". The creator expresses gratitude for the overwhelming support and plans a livestream party for backers and Patreon supporters, featuring French adult beverages and aiming to break records for funded publishing projects. The livestream will celebrate the book's progress and encourage final pledges.

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.