WWII Mortar Demo

Dragonman's Military Museum is reopening with guided tours starting April 26th. The museum boasts an extensive collection of historical firearms, including Revolutionary War flintlocks and Civil War muskets, alongside a vast array of military vehicles from WWII through the Vietnam era and beyond. Visitors can expect to see authentic weaponry, operational vehicles, and detailed dioramas, offering a comprehensive look at military history.

This video details the setup and test firing of a WW2-era 4.2-inch (107mm) M2 chemical mortar. It covers the assembly process, including the base plate, bipod, and mortar tube mounting. The logistics of ammunition transport and preparation are shown, followed by the sighting, loading, and firing sequence. The demonstration highlights the methodical operation and historical significance of this artillery piece.

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.

This video details the operation of a 16-inch cannon breech, likely from a US battleship sunk at Pearl Harbor. It highlights the manual unlocking and opening sequence, revealing the complex interrupted screw thread mechanism used for sealing the chamber. The precision engineering and massive scale of this naval artillery are emphasized, showcasing its historical significance in WWII naval warfare.

This video provides an in-depth look at the French 50mm Mle 1937 mortar, highlighting its compact size and trigger-fired mechanism. Demonstrations include loading and firing, with an estimated range of 136 yards achieved. The content showcases historical military hardware in action.

This video provides an in-depth look at a significant shipment of restored and unrestored military ordnance, including rockets, launchers, and various ammunition types, destined for a museum. Key items featured include a 106mm recoilless rifle, SMAW rockets (HEAA and HEDP variants manufactured in-house), AT4 launchers (including a cutaway and training version), RPG-7 rounds, Carl Gustaf rounds, Javelin missile containers, and mortar systems. The content highlights the restoration process and the technical specifications of several ordnance pieces.

This video demonstrates the process of loading machine gun ammunition belts using a vintage WWII .50 caliber linking machine. Dragonman showcases the mechanical operation of the device, emphasizing the manual steps involved in aligning cartridges and links. The content highlights the scale of ammunition preparation for large shooting events and the historical significance of the equipment used.

Dragonman's showcases a massive new firearm and ammunition delivery, highlighting a wide range of calibers and popular handgun models like the Canik, Ruger 57, FN 509, Glock 19X, and S&W M&P Shield EZ. The store also features AR-style rifles, including Ruger AR-556 and S&W M&P 15, alongside a bullpup shotgun. Legal switchblades are presented as an alternative for those unable to pass background checks. New optics like Sig Sauer Romeo 3 and EOTech sights are also in stock.

Dragonman provides an in-depth tour of his unique home, showcasing an extensive collection of firearms, memorabilia, and vintage vehicles. He emphasizes his home defense strategy, featuring readily accessible firearms like M16s and shotguns, and argues against gun safes for immediate access. The video also highlights his massive collection of over 10,000 rounds of ammunition and promotes an upcoming machine gun shoot event.

Dragonman demonstrates the process of building and legally registering machine guns, emphasizing compliance with ATF regulations. The video showcases live-fire testing of various full-auto conversions, including M16 and AK-47 variants, and culminates in a .50 caliber M2 Browning test. Restrictions on sales to out-of-state residents are also clarified.