This guide details the process of acquiring and preparing large surplus military ordnance for transport, as demonstrated by Dylan and Jesse from Ordnance. It covers identifying items like the Nike Hercules and Nike Ajax missiles, using heavy equipment for movement, and disassembling components like fins for shipping. The process emphasizes careful handling and preparation for safe transit of potentially hazardous historical military equipment.
Expert collectors Dylan and Jesse from Ordnance acquired a Nike Hercules missile, a SRAM training missile, and Nike Ajax missiles from an auction in Oroville, California. The process involved using forklifts for heavy lifting, disassembling Nike Ajax fins for shipping, and consolidating smaller ordnance items, highlighting the complexities of handling large surplus military equipment.
This review provides a detailed look at the Finnish L-39 Lahti anti-tank rifle, nicknamed 'Norsupyssy'. The video demonstrates its operation, including loading the 10-round magazine with 20x138mmB cartridges, charging the heavy bolt, and adjusting the specialized sights. Live fire showcases the rifle's significant muzzle blast, recoil, and gas-operated cycling, highlighting its role as a formidable anti-armor weapon from WWII. The instruction comes from an experienced individual knowledgeable in handling rare heavy ordnance.
This guide details the operation and firing of the 127-year-old U.S. Army 3.2-inch Model 1897 Field Gun. It covers essential steps from carriage preparation and barrel elevation to breech operation, projectile loading, and firing. The demonstration emphasizes proper handling of historical mechanical systems and period-accurate projectiles, showcasing the gun's recoil and smoke production. Instruction is provided by an expert with high authority in historical ordnance.
This video demonstrates the expert opening of a sealed 'spam can' containing 20mm M18A3 drill cartridges, manufactured in March 1950. The presenter, exhibiting high authority and expertise in handling vintage military surplus, utilizes the can's integrated opener. The process highlights the inspection of headstamps and the important safety warning found inside the container regarding its use for food storage.
