Romanian Model 1879 Martini-Henry Rifles & Carbines

This lecture by N.R. Jenzen-Jones, Editor of Armax: The Journal of Contemporary Arms, explores the significant but often overlooked industrialization in Afghanistan during the late 19th century under Abdur Rahman Khan, the 'Iron Emir'. The focus is on the mass production of the Martini-Henry rifle at the Kabul Arsenal, an achievement made possible by British and British Indian expertise. Beyond firearms, the arsenal also produced machine-minted coinage, cartridges, and introduced technologies like steam engines, electricity, and railways to Afghanistan. The lecture delves into the broad range of outputs and the individuals behind these advancements.

This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from American Rifleman Television, aired in 2019, delves into the historical significance of the Martini-Henry rifle. It explores its role as the primary firearm for British infantrymen during the late 19th century, highlighting its breech-loading mechanism and historical context. The video aims to educate viewers on this classic military rifle.

This video explores a rare 'Watkin-Patent' variant of the Martini-Henry rifle, a historically significant British firearm. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson details the development of this thumb-trigger configuration, which was an attempt to improve the breechloader for target shooters and hunters. Despite 40 units being produced, the design ultimately did not progress. The video links to the Royal Armouries collection, a book on the Martini-Henry, and other relevant resources.

This video explores a unique modernization attempt of the Martini-Henry rifle using Captain Harston's Patent Magazine. Jonathan Ferguson details the Mark IV rifle's features and the external magazine's mechanism, designed to convert the single-shot rifle into a five-round repeater. Despite its ingenuity, the system faced issues with reliability, high conversion costs, and was ultimately overshadowed by superior bolt-action designs like the Lee-Metford.

This video, "The Untold Story of the Martini-Henry (Part Two)", delves into the conclusion of the Martini-Henry rifle's history, focusing on the experimental .402 calibre variant. Experts Neil Aspinshaw and Jonathan Ferguson discuss the rifle's promises and problems, rising costs, lessons learned from troop feedback and the Sudan campaigns, and controversies surrounding jamming and cartridge cases. The episode also covers the Enfield-Martini Second Pattern .402", foreign competition, the rise of the Lee rifle, conversions, and details on the Martini-Henry Mk.IV Pattern A and B, concluding with the rifle's legacy. The content is presented by the Royal Armouries.

This video details the evolution of firearms used by the Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF) from 1892 to the present. It covers iconic rifles like the Martini-Henry and Lee-Enfield, the transition to 7.62 NATO with the L1A1 SLR and Sterling SMG, and modern arms such as the Steyr AUG, LMT LM7, and L85A2. Unique FIDF markings on historical weapons are also highlighted.

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.