FN Model 30: The First Belgian BAR

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the FN Model D, a variant of the Browning Automatic Rifle. It covers accessing the internal components, including the unique gear-driven mechanical rate reducer responsible for controlling the cyclic rate. The FN Model D, designed by Dieudonné Saive, offers a quick-detach barrel and improved bipod compared to earlier BAR models.

This guide details the disassembly of the Swedish m/21 BAR, a variant of the M1918 BAR chambered in 6.5x55mm. The video demonstrates a field strip focusing on the removal of the trigger/grip group, highlighting its unique safety selector mechanism. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum provides historical context and technical insights into this early light machine gun.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Polish wz.28 BAR, a rare variant of the M1918 BAR. It covers the removal of key components like the gas plug, handguard, fire control group, charging handle, and bolt assembly. The video emphasizes the importance of proper disassembly for maintenance and understanding the firearm's mechanics. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

This video showcases a Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) experiencing issues with shell casings being ripped in half during its 2020 rental season. Despite using the lowest gas setting, the problem persisted. Experts identified that the thinner brass casings of standard civilian ammunition were not durable enough for the BAR's extraction process. The solution implemented was switching to Colt Nickel-Plated 30-06 ammunition, which resolved the casing issue and allowed for operation on higher gas settings. The video highlights a common problem faced by owners and operators of older or powerful firearms with certain ammunition types.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Colt Automatic Machine Rifle Model 1919, the first commercial variant of the BAR. Ian McCollum details its historical context, post-WWI commercialization efforts by Colt, and key technical distinctions from the military M1918 BAR, including its buttstock-mounted recoil spring and muzzle nut. The discussion highlights its production numbers, export sales, and various caliber offerings.

This guide details the field modifications performed on the USMC Stinger machine gun, a hybrid weapon built from an AN/M2 aircraft Browning. It covers attaching an M1 Garand stock, a BAR bipod, and custom trigger work, along with reducing belt box capacity for ground use. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the ingenuity of these battlefield adaptations.

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.