Confederate Whitworth Sniper: Hexagonal Bullets in 1860

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 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 video provides an expert-level overview of the Spencer 1871 Conversion Rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details the rifle's transformation from a Civil War carbine into a long rifle, highlighting specific identifying features, technical specifications like its .56-50 caliber and 32.5-inch barrel, and its unique Stabler cut-off mechanism. The historical context of its conversion and a failed attempt to sell it to France are also covered, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts and historians.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Confederate Morse Carbine, focusing on its advanced centerfire metallic cartridge design for its era. It details the carbine's history, production challenges faced by the Confederacy, and its mechanical operation, highlighting its innovative features and limitations. The expert analysis emphasizes the carbine's significance as a precursor to modern cartridge firearms.

This guide details the differences in disassembly between the original LeMat revolver and the fictionalized prop used in HBO's WestWorld. The original features a fixed shotgun barrel, while the prop allows for its removal with the cylinder, a common cinematic adaptation. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights these distinctions, offering insights into prop design and historical firearm mechanics.

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.