Why are there two different Webley Mark IV revolvers? With firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson.

This video documents an unplanned trip to Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan, by Jake of 1911 Syndicate, focusing on the hunt for rare firearms. Accompanied by Bafel Talabani, President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Jake explores a local 'Gun Mall,' encountering and acquiring several highly sought-after pieces including Beretta M12 submachine guns, a Colt 1902 Military model, an AKS-74U Krink, a VZ 61 Skorpion, and a Webley Mark IV revolver. The expedition also highlights the availability of high-end tactical gear, such as an L3Harris NGAL.

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.