An attempt to modernise the Martini-Henry rifle, with firearms and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson

This guide details the process of fitting a Ross 1910 Mark III target sight onto a Martini-Henry Mark IV rifle, emphasizing non-permanent installation. It covers initial zeroing, handloading considerations for the .577/450 Martini-Henry caliber, and range testing procedures, including managing recoil and cleaning black powder residue. The video highlights the improved sight picture offered by the peep sight compared to original military sights.

This guide details the complex process of handloading ammunition for the .577/450 Martini-Henry rifle, a task requiring specialized tools and meticulous attention to detail. Expert Eric from Iraqveteran8888 emphasizes safety, particularly when working with black powder, and outlines the steps for preparing brass from 24-gauge shotshell hulls, casting projectiles, and utilizing specific reloading dies. The process is described as laborious but rewarding for enthusiasts of historical firearms.

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 assembly of a full suit of 15th-century Gothic Plate Armor, as demonstrated by the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequential donning of leg, torso, arm, neck, shoulder, head, and hand protection. The process emphasizes the use of articulated components, sliding rivets, and spring catches for flexibility and secure fastening, reflecting the pinnacle of late 15th-century armor craftsmanship by masters like Lorenz Helmschmid.