Black Powder Semiautomatic Guns

This guide details the experimental construction and testing of a unique 1882 patent for a rat trap that utilizes a firearm. Lead Firearms Instructor Brandon Herrera demonstrates the process, starting with a black powder revolver and progressing to more powerful firearms like the Smith & Wesson Model 500 and a Serbu Super Shorty 12-gauge shotgun. The experiment highlights firearm mechanics, historical patents, and safe, albeit unconventional, testing procedures.

This entry details the 'Double Deuce' 2-Bore Rifle, a massive firearm from Forgotten Weapons. Expert Ian McCollum explains its historical bore measurement system, converting to 1.32 inches. The rifle fires a 3500-grain projectile with black powder, achieving 12,000 ft-lbs of muzzle energy and 1200 fps, though its 44 lb weight makes it impractical for typical use.

This guide details essential field maintenance techniques for 19th-century firearms, particularly those using black powder. Expert Karl Kasarda demonstrates how to manage fouling and tighten loose components using improvised tools, crucial for reliable operation in historical firearms. The advice is practical for anyone maintaining or shooting replicas of these iconic guns.

This video delves into the intense patent dispute between firearms pioneers John Browning and Hiram Maxim. It highlights Browning's innovative gas-operated machine guns, specifically the Colt 1895 'Potato Digger,' and an experimental muzzle-cap variant designed to circumvent Maxim's patents. The expert analysis covers the mechanical intricacies of these designs and their historical context within the development of automatic weaponry.

This guide details the operation and testing of a custom-built bowling ball mortar, as demonstrated by FPSRussia. It covers loading procedures with bowling ball projectiles and black powder, experimental payload attachments like GoPros, and various ballistic tests against fences, vehicles, and mannequins. The guide also touches upon the use of homemade napalm as a payload, emphasizing the need for advanced knowledge and extreme caution due to the inherent dangers of improvised propellants and experimental ballistics.

This video focuses on the restoration of a rusty flintlock firearm. The title "Tactical Flintlock Rises Again!" and description "Restoring my Rusty Flintlock" indicate a hands-on project involving gunsmithing techniques to bring an old firearm back to functional condition. The content likely details the cleaning, repair, and potentially testing of the flintlock.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.