The S&W No.3 Russian Model Made at Tula in Russia

This video explores the firearms that would have been commonly carried in 1878, featuring a Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, an iron-frame Henry rifle, and a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun. Hickok45, an established subject matter expert, provides historical context and demonstrates shooting these classic firearms, while also touching upon modern gear. The content highlights the evolution of firearms and ammunition from the 19th century to the present day.

This video details the specific history of a Mosin-Nagant variant, identified by its markings. Originally produced in 1896 at the Tula Arsenal, it was captured by Austro-Hungarian forces during WWI. The Austro-Hungarians converted it to their 8x50mm cartridge, remarking the rear sight in 'Schritt' and marking the butt plate with '4FR' for the Fourth Fortress Artillery Regiment. Post-war, it was transferred to Italy as reparations and subsequently purchased by the Finns around 1926, requiring a new barrel sourced from SIG.

This video details the Smith & Wesson Favorite, a rare double-action revolver technically known as the New Model Navy. It highlights its unique features, including a lighter construction, a fancy front sight, and barrel address moved to the cylinder. The firearm's history is traced back to a potential Russian Navy contract that never materialized, leading to its assembly and sale in the late 1880s/early 1890s as a high-end variant.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.