This video details the assembly of a WW2 Mark 29 3"/50cal Armor Piercing Capped (APC) round used by the U.S. Navy. It showcases the projectile, including its markings and the yellow-tipped cap, and the 'FLASHLESS' percussion-primed brass casing dated 1945. The final assembly demonstrates how the complete round appeared for naval use.
The WW2 Mark 29 3"/50cal round is an Armor Piercing Capped (APC) naval ammunition type. It features a projectile with a hardened cap for armor penetration and a 'FLASHLESS' brass casing with a 'PERCUSSION PRIMER', dated 1945.
This review covers the Finnish L-39 Lahti, a formidable 20mm anti-materiel rifle nicknamed 'Norsupyssy' or Elephant Gun. It highlights the rifle's massive scale, unique ski-style bipod, and the challenging process of loading its 10-round magazine with 20x138mmB Solothurn cartridges. The demonstration showcases the rifle's powerful live fire, emphasizing its significant muzzle blast and recoil.
This video showcases a 127-year-old U.S. Army 3.2-inch Model 1897 Field Gun, highlighting its historical significance and operational mechanics. Key details include its 1898 Watervliet Arsenal manufacture and a live-fire demonstration revealing its recoil and smoke characteristics. The content emphasizes the historical context and engineering of vintage artillery.
This video unboxes a sealed 'spam can' containing 25 inert 20mm M18A3 drill cartridges manufactured in March 1950. The presenter demonstrates opening the vintage container using its integrated key and inspects a cartridge, noting its headstamp. The can's interior includes a warning against food storage.
