'The Whole Nine Yards' Myth: Debunked by Firearms Expert Jonathan Ferguson

This video details how Sam Cummings, a collector and "gun nut," secured a significant contract for AR-10 rifles with Guatemala in late 1957. After demonstrating the prototype AR-10 (serial number 1001) across Central and South America, Guatemala placed an order for 450 units for their military school, the Escuela Politécnica. The delivery was scheduled for mid to late 1958.

This comprehensive video delves into the iconic Colt Single Action Army (SAA) revolver, exploring its history, evolution, and cultural impact. It covers the SAA's lineage from early Colt revolvers, its adoption by the US military, and its enduring legacy as the 'gun that won the West.' The video also features detailed discussions on various SAA configurations, historical context, shooting techniques, and its prominent role in popular culture, particularly Western films.

This video offers a retrospective of Lenny Magill's extensive career in the firearms industry, spanning from the 1980s and 90s to the present. It showcases his early experiences with various firearms, product reviews, and self-defense training, alongside his current involvement with Glock and the GlockStore. The content highlights his enduring expertise and passion for firearms.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, details the global journey of Lithuanian rifles after World War II. Due to Soviet and German occupations, these arms were scattered and ended up in various international conflicts and markets, including China, Vietnam, and Africa. The expert analysis highlights the complex geopolitical events that led to the widespread dispersal of these firearms.

Ian McCollum, an expert in firearms history and associated with Classic Firearms, will not travel to Russia due to his vocal pro-Ukraine stance and the geopolitical climate. He acknowledges the FSB is aware of his public persona, which poses a personal risk. A planned book project on the Kalashnikov's history with a Russian author was also canceled due to the ongoing conflict.

This video details the history of the Cosmopolitan carbine, focusing on the patent dispute between inventor Henry Gross and the Cosmopolitan Arms Factory's Edward Gwyn and Campbell. It explains how Gwyn and Campbell patented a simplified action, effectively ousting Gross from the business by no longer producing firearms covered by his original patent.

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.