Chinese Warlord Pistols: Massive FN 1900 Copies in .30 Mauser

This expert-level knowledge entry details the Nanjing Arsenal FN 1900 clone, drawing on insights from Forgotten Weapons. It covers frame and grip markings, comparing the clone to original FN production guns and noting its historical context with the Nanjing Arsenal's manufacturing capabilities. The entry highlights the importance of understanding arsenal markings for firearm identification and historical appreciation.

This guide details the field strip procedure for the historically significant FN Model 1900 pistol, presented by Alex C. from TFB TV. The process involves removing two specific screws to detach the slide, followed by the removal of the recoil spring, guide rod, and breech block. The FN Model 1900 is noted for its straight blowback action and its role in popularizing the .32 ACP cartridge and compact pistol designs.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

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.