The bizarre thumb-trigger Martini-Henry, with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This video delves into the history and types of Martini-Henry rifles produced by the Kabul Arsenal in Afghanistan, primarily between 1893 and 1923. It highlights the arsenal's establishment under the Emir, its reliance on British designs and support, and the evolution of its production. The discussion covers seven main types of rifles and sub-varieties, detailing their chronological progression and distinguishing features, while also addressing the challenges of identifying authentic pieces versus fakes.

This guide explores the antique gun markets of Kabul, Afghanistan, focusing on historical firearms like the Jezail, Brown Bess, Pattern 1853 Enfield, Snider-Enfield, and Martini-Henry. It highlights key identification features, historical context, and market prices for these antique pieces, drawing on the expertise of field researcher Miles V.

This video discusses firearms and weapon implementations in various video games, focusing on their realism, historical inspiration, and unique fictional adaptations. Speakers Jonathan Ferguson and Dave Jewitt analyze how games like Fallout London, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Hunt: Showdown, and Hell Divers 2 represent firearms, highlighting detailed modeling, animation, and lore integration. They also touch upon more stylized or 'cursed' weapon designs found in games like Call of Duty Mobile and Borderlands.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, clearly explains the fundamental differences between a firearm's operating system and its locking system. The locking system ensures the breech is sealed during firing, while the operating system manages the cycling of the action for reloading. McCollum uses historical examples like the Luger P08 and Martini-Henry to illustrate various mechanical principles.

This video provides a comprehensive historical overview of the firearms used by the Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF) from its inception in 1892 to the present day. Expert Ian McCollum details the evolution of their armaments, including iconic rifles like the Martini-Henry, SMLE, SLR L1A1, Steyr AUG, and L85A2, alongside machine guns, pistols, and specialized sniper and anti-materiel rifles. The narrative highlights key periods, conflicts, and technological transitions, offering insights into the FIDF's operational history and equipment choices.

This documentary delves into the history and technical evolution of British Martini rifles converted to fire the .303 cartridge. It details the various Martini-Metford and Martini-Enfield conversions, highlighting their design changes, rifling types (Metford vs. Enfield), and adaptation to smokeless powder cartridges like Cordite. The video emphasizes the iterative nature of British military firearm development, showcasing how existing Martini actions were modified to meet new cartridge requirements, often with numerous sub-variants and production changes.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.