From the Vault: M1894 Swedish Mauser

This guide details the unique loading mechanism of the Mauser 1889 using smooth-sided stripper clips. It highlights the multi-functional bolt stop, designed by Paul Mauser, which provides the necessary tension to retain the clip during loading, a clever engineering solution for early 20th-century firearms. The educational content comes from an expert with high authority in Mauser design history.

This entry details the Våpensmia NM-149S, a Norwegian sniper rifle conversion of the German Gewehr 98. It highlights key modifications including a switch to 7.62 NATO, the addition of a detachable 5-round magazine, a bent bolt handle for optics, and a 90-degree safety lever. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.

This video demonstrates a custom "sniper build" of a Ruger American .308 rifle, expertly configured in a KRG Bravo chassis. The expert shooter showcases the rifle's sub-MOA accuracy potential with a tight 5-shot group, highlighting precision shooting techniques and the performance benefits of the chassis and custom setup. The demonstration emphasizes recoil management and cycling reliability in a benchrest scenario.

This guide details the custom modification of a 1917 Enfield rifle into a 'truck gun' by expert gunsmith Mark Novak. The process involves restoring a damaged rifle, re-contouring the stock, threading the barrel for a modified M14 flash hider, and applying a unique finish. The build emphasizes functionality and reliability, culminating in a live-fire demonstration.

This guide details the disassembly and operation of the Ljutic Space Gun, a unique 12-gauge trap shotgun. It covers the manual bolt-action cocking and uncocking procedure, and the process for accessing the internal trigger group. The Space Gun is known for its straight-line recoil path and innovative counter-recoil mechanism, designed by machinist and trap shooter Al Ljutic.

This entry details the RWGŁ-2, a unique developmental tear gas launcher from 1960s Poland, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It highlights the innovative integration of a Mosin-Nagant action with AK-47 components like pistol grips and muzzle threads, chambered for 7.62x39mm blanks. The guide emphasizes its historical context, mechanical features, and rarity, noting fewer than 100 units were produced.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.