Experimental Lightweight Browning High Power

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, details an experimental Thompson SMG chambered in .30 Carbine. Despite resembling a 1928 model, its rejection by the Ordnance Department was primarily due to its excessive weight (10-12 lbs unloaded), far exceeding military requirements for the M1 Carbine trials. The firearm's unique prototype status is highlighted by its serial number '1' and proprietary magazine.

This video showcases a Browning High Power (BHP) pistol featuring a distinctive MMG Cerakote finish and a vibrant red trigger. While the description is minimal, the title clearly indicates a focus on a customized handgun, highlighting its aesthetic appeal and specific modifications. The presence of Cerakote and a custom trigger suggests attention to detail and personalization for the firearm.

This guide details the disassembly and analysis of an experimental MP43/1 featuring a gas-delayed blowback system, as presented by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. It highlights key modifications including a unique muzzle device, a welded bolt carrier, and the use of an MG42 recoil spring. The analysis emphasizes the technical novelty but ultimate rejection of the design due to manufacturing and cost considerations compared to the standard StG-44.

This video, titled "This Broom is a Shotgun - Street Sweeper," uses a creative and attention-grabbing title to draw viewers in. The description provides social media links for the creator, Edwin Sarkissian, indicating a focus on unique and potentially experimental firearm modifications or concepts, rather than a standard review or range day. The title strongly suggests a visual demonstration of an unusual firearm, possibly a highly modified shotgun with a distinctive appearance.

This video details the extremely rare .30-06 Thompson Submachine Gun prototype, a one-of-a-kind firearm previously considered mythical. Expert Brandon Herrera provides an in-depth look at its unique features, including a modified BAR magazine and a complex colleted bolt friction-delay system designed for the higher pressure .30-06 cartridge. The prototype's historical context and auction results are also discussed, highlighting its significance as a museum-quality artifact.

This entry details the disassembly of the Smith & Beecham Prototype Polymer High Power, a rare firearm experiment from South Africa. Expert analysis highlights its unique polymer frame with an internal steel skeleton, comparing it to the standard Browning High Power. The guide covers the basic disassembly steps, emphasizing the tight slide stop pin.

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.