UVF Gewehr 88: Gun Running Into Ireland in 1914

This Q&A session from Forgotten Weapons, sponsored by its patrons, covers a wide range of firearms-related topics. Ian McCollum addresses viewer questions on video posting strategy, filming logistics, self-cocking revolvers, surplus rifle acquisition costs, magazine safeties, the "right gun at the right time," revolver carbines, "the one that got away," simultaneous development of tilting bolt semi-autos, favorite Lee Enfields, the USSR's potential benefit from more SVT-40s, his favorite modern pistol, vz.58 magazine compatibility, the hypothetical impact of Germany inventing smokeless powder first, future publications, disconnecting mainsprings from bolts, Britain's prolonged use of military revolvers, the M1E5 Garand, books on British top-break revolvers, thoughts on the Gewehr 88, the potential reopening of the machine gun registry, straight pull vs. turnbolt actions, hearing protection choices, books for collecting Japanese rifles, modern red dots on WWII rifles, NFA registry public access, 45-degree ejection ports, rifle AA sights, the popularity of the 9x19mm cartridge, HK VP70 vs. Mauser M712, modern toggle-lock pistols, favorite .22 plinkers, post-WWII nations abandoning arms manufacturing, WWII firearm books, underappreciated firearms, Franklin Armory straight rifling, potential adoption of the G30/WAR if WWII extended, Japanese Type 64 performance, the PSG-1 and WA-2000 as ultimate German sniper rifles, using the M1 left-handed, guns he wants to shoot, Project Lightning origins, plans to visit Russia, fan support, the future of bullpups, single-shot military rifles without handloading, odd 9x19mm pistols he'd like to own, writing a book without resources, reloading for .32 French Long, and modern stocked pistols like the B&T USW and P320 Flux.

The Hanyang Type 88, or Type Han, was a crucial Chinese bolt-action rifle produced from 1895 to 1944, with nearly 1.1 million units made. Initially based on the German Gewehr 88, it featured modifications like the removal of the barrel jacket and an updated rear sight. It fired the 8mm Mauser cartridge and used a distinctive Mannlicher-style en-bloc clip for its 5-round internal magazine.

This video explores five iconic firearms from the video game Battlefield 1, showcasing their real-world historical counterparts. It delves into the unique features of the Remington Model 8, the powerful Martini-Henry rifle, the iconic Mauser C96 'Broomhandle' pistol, the Austrian Steyr Hahn M1912, and the German Gewehr 88 and Gewehr 98 rifles. The discussion also touches upon trench warfare weapons like the Winchester 1897 and melee tools, highlighting the game's accurate representation of WWI weaponry.

This video, part of the WWI Primer series, provides a detailed look at the German Gewehr 1888 rifle. It highlights key operational features such as its bolt-action mechanism, cock-on-open design, en-bloc feeding system, and flag safety. The content is geared towards those interested in historical firearms and their mechanics, offering an educational overview of this specific military rifle.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.