The cavalry carbine with the ingenious butt, with firearms and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson

This video features Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries, demonstrating firing at Bisley ranges, in collaboration with FN UK. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, showcases behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, and expert insights. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more arms and armour content and support the museum through donations or membership.

This video features weapon and firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining the unique Dumonthier blade gun, a peculiar combination weapon from the Royal Armouries' collection. The firearm is highlighted as one of several patented combination weapons by Parisian gunmaker Dumonthier & Chartron. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more arms and armour content and provides links for support and museum membership.

This video explores a musket from Revolutionary France, featuring expert Jonathan Ferguson. The firearm's unusual spring lock is examined as a solution to mass-producing affordable weapons during a period of limited heavy machinery and skilled gunsmiths. The Royal Armouries channel encourages subscriptions for more arms and armor content, with links to their object database, donation page, membership, and social media. They invite viewer questions.

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 features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing the Smith & Wesson Model 10-11 revolver, highlighting its historical significance as one of the last revolvers used by UK Police. The discussion touches upon its police use, its connection to the Lockerbie Trial, and its service history, contrasting it with its predecessors and mentioning its ammunition. The video is presented by the Royal Armouries and aims to educate viewers about arms and armour.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson exploring the 'Zerfallkoffer,' a concealed collapsible briefcase designed to house weaponry, specifically an MP5K. Developed during a time when briefcases were common business accessories, this unique item highlights a period of discreet personal defense. The video promises a look at one of the "whackiest" weapons the Royal Armouries has encountered, offering insights into historical arms and armor. The Royal Armouries encourages viewers to subscribe for more content and support their mission of bringing history to life through donations and membership.

This video features Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson in a 60-second challenge at the Royal Armouries to find three unique firearms: a Charlton Automatic Rifle, a Schwarzlose Model 1898 pistol, and an early SA80 prototype. They discuss unusual mechanical operations and limited historical impact, highlighting experimental designs like the Sterling 7.62mm prototype and the Mars .45 Automatic Pistol.

The Knight's Armament KS-1, designated L403A1 by the British Army, is a new AR-15 platform rifle adopted for specialized units like the Army Special Operations Brigade and Royal Marines. It features a 13.7-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and is equipped with a Vortex 1-10x LPVO and an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 for versatile engagement ranges. The rifle utilizes a KAC QDC/MCQ-PRT suppressor and is part of 'Project Hunter' to enhance interoperability with allied forces.

This video details the armor and weaponry of an 11th-century Norman knight, emphasizing the evolution of protective gear. It covers the padded undergarments, the mail hauberk constructed from thousands of iron rings, and the nasal helmet for head protection. The kite shield offered significant defense, while primary weapons included the lance and a one-handed sword.

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.