Converting the Lebel to 7.5mm: The M27 Lebel

This tutorial details how to swap the ejection side on a FAMAS F1 rifle from left to right. It covers removing the buttstock, manipulating the ejection port cover, and disassembling the bolt carrier group. Key steps include swapping the positions of the real extractor and its dummy placeholder on the bolt face, and reassembling the components.

This short video from Forgotten Weapons provides a concise inspection of the gas system on the French Model 1917 RSC rifle. It aims to help viewers identify the essential components of this somewhat complex system, especially for those unfamiliar with it. The focus is on visual identification and ensuring all parts are present for proper function.

This video is a repost of "Anvil 062" from the CandRsenal channel, which previously garnered 35,000 views. The content focuses on the French RSC 17 rifle. The creators emphasize that they are demonstrating their own work and do not intend for viewers without the necessary skills to attempt replication, highlighting that "If you're going to be dumb, you have to be TOUGH." Support is encouraged via Patreon.

This video provides a field strip tutorial for the French MAS 49/56 semi-automatic rifle. The description highlights the rifle's simplicity, reliability, accuracy, and its affordable price point in the USA, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a vintage autoloader. The video also thanks Ventura Munitions for their support and promotes the TFBTV Patreon page.

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.