1865 Spencer Carbine inner workings

This guide details the complex gunsmithing process of transforming an obsolete muzzle-loading musket, specifically a rare Confederate Gillam & Miller example, into a breech-loading Remington Rolling Block rifle. It covers barrel sleeving, caliber conversion to rimfire, and modifications to the action, highlighting historical context and unique Confederate manufacturing characteristics. The process requires advanced gunsmithing skills and tools.

This guide details the operation of the Ball Repeating Carbine, a rare Civil War-era firearm. It covers cocking the hammer, cycling the lever-action trigger guard, loading from the tubular magazine, and chambering a round. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, emphasizing historical context and mechanical function.

This guide details the disassembly of the Pettengill Army Revolver, focusing on accessing its unique internal lockwork. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights the complex mechanism that enables its Double-Action Only (DAO) operation. It's recommended for intermediate users familiar with firearm mechanics.

This entry details the rare Confederate Columbus Armory Carbine, a single-shot muzzle-loading percussion rifle. It covers its historical context, manufacturing challenges faced by Confederate entrepreneurs like John Gray, and technical specifications. The carbine's markings, including the 'COLUMBUS ARMORY' stamp and inspector's mark 'PRO over FCH,' are highlighted, along with its brass furniture and simple sights. The content emphasizes the difficulties in Confederate ordnance procurement during the Civil War.

This guide details the disassembly and maintenance differences between the Colt 1860 Army and the Remington New Model Army, as explained by an expert with deep historical and technical knowledge. It covers frame types, cylinder removal, and safety features, highlighting practical considerations for black powder revolvers.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly process for the LeMat Grapeshot Revolver, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the unique barrel threading mechanism and the evolution of the disassembly lever from an early spring-loaded type to a simpler plug system on later models. Proper safety precautions are emphasized throughout.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.