The unique design of the Martini Bullpup. With weapon and firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This livestream finale celebrates the end of the Kickstarter campaign for "Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901-2020." The video features the author, Jonathan Ferguson, discussing the book and encouraging viewers to still preorder. The goal is to reach the #10 all-time Kickstarter Publishing project. The discussion centers around British bullpup firearms from the early 20th century to the SA80.

This video explores the fascinating, lesser-known history of Maharaja of Jodhpur's involvement in bullpup rifle design. It highlights his contributions to firearm innovation, particularly in the context of British bullpup firearms from 1901 to 2020. The content is tied to a Kickstarter campaign for Jonathan Ferguson's book, encouraging viewers to support the project to further enhance its quality.

This YouTube video features Jonathan Ferguson, the author of the book "Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901-2020," giving an advance look at his newly released work. Ferguson showcases the contents of the book, which covers British bullpup firearms from the early 20th century to 2020. The description provides a link to pre-order or purchase the book from Headstamp Publishing's website and informs viewers that copies are in transit and will be available soon. Kickstarter preorders will ship immediately upon receipt.

This video announces the upcoming reprint of the "Provisional Notes" manual for the E.M.2 rifle, a firearm that, despite not being fully adopted, had comprehensive documentation. The manual includes drills, handling instructions, and is fully illustrated. The reprint is linked to a Kickstarter campaign for the "Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901-2020" book, encouraging viewers to back the campaign to secure a copy of the manual and help improve the book.

This video analyzes rare archival footage of the British EM-2 bullpup rifle, showcasing its action cycling in slow motion and demonstrating forward-ejection benefits. It details durability tests, including drop and swing tests, and examines the violent bolt cycling during rifle grenade firing due to the lack of a gas shut-off valve. The footage also features designer Stefan Janson performing magazine dumps, highlighting the automatic bolt closure on magazine insertion.

This video delves into the biographies of the designers behind British bullpup firearms, focusing on the lineage from the Thorneycroft to the SA80. It highlights interesting individuals involved in the development of these unique rifle designs. The video promotes a Kickstarter campaign for a book detailing this history, aiming to enhance the project with additional unlocked sections.

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.