What is this Weapon? Christmas Cracker 2, with Jonathan Ferguson and Dave Jewitt

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 explores craft-produced firearms from the Mau Mau Uprising, highlighting their psychological impact over physical effectiveness. Jonathan Ferguson details the technical limitations, such as poor obturation and improvised actions, of these weapons. Despite their crude construction, these guns served as potent symbols of resistance against the British Empire.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining an exquisite Auguste Francotte revolver, a Belgian-made presentation piece gifted to a British officer. The episode delves into the mystery of Captain Bateman, the history of Francotte of Liège, and the craftsmanship and design of the revolver, exploring whether its purpose was primarily functional or fashionable. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this in-depth look at a unique historical firearm.

This is a trailer for an upcoming Christmas special episode of the YouTube series '#WhatisthisWeapon' hosted by the Royal Armouries. The episode features experts Jonathan Ferguson and Ian McCollum. The description hints at a festive and engaging discussion about arms and armour, encouraging viewers to subscribe and support the museum. It promises behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, and expert insights.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries examining a rare sealed pattern musket from Hesse, Germany. He investigates its origins, purpose, and historical context, particularly its connection to Hessian mercenaries during the American Revolutionary War. The video also explores the unusual masking tape on the weapon, revealing details about historical curation practices. Ferguson delves into why Britain would seal foreign arms patterns and touches upon its cultural impact, referencing "Sleepy Hollow." The content is aimed at enthusiasts interested in historical firearms and military history.

This video is a trailer for a Christmas special featuring Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries and Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The trailer promotes their joint appearance, which will be fully released on December 20th. It highlights the availability of firearms history content on weaponsandwar.tv and provides links to Forgotten Weapons' Utreon, Patreon, and Floatplane channels, as well as their merchandise store.

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.