Confederate Revolvers: Leech, Rigdon, & Ansley

This entry details the rare Tucker & Sherrard Texan Revolver, a Confederate-era firearm. It covers its historical context, including a contract with the Texas Military Board, production challenges, and eventual termination. The unique 'low hammer' design, solid frame, and distinctive markings are analyzed, highlighting its significance as a rare piece of Civil War-era manufacturing.

This entry details the Tucker Navy Number 1, a rare Texas-made Confederate copy of the Colt 1851 Navy revolver. Expert analysis highlights its unique features, such as a barrel-mounted rear sight and specific markings, contrasting it with standard Colt patterns. The guide emphasizes its extreme rarity and historical significance within the context of Confederate arms manufacturing during the Civil War.

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.