Grant Hammond .32 ACP Prototype

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the ZKP-524, a rare Czech prototype pistol based on the 1911 design chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the disassembly, highlighting unique features like the guide rod mechanism and the multi-function flat spring, while emphasizing the 1911-style procedure. Proper safety protocols are paramount throughout the process.

This guide provides an overview of the Gabbet-Fairfax Mars Pistol's unique mechanical features, as explained by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers the four-lug rotating bolt, the unconventional magazine feeding system that extracts cartridges rearward, and the single-action-only operation. The video highlights the pistol's historical significance as a powerful self-loading pistol and its complex, albeit functional, operating cycle.

This guide details the simplified field stripping process for the Laugo Arms Remus pistol, as demonstrated by an expert from Forgotten Weapons. The Remus utilizes a new disassembly lever, eliminating the need for tools or pins required by the original Alien model. This process is crucial for routine cleaning and maintenance.

This entry details the modular disassembly of the rare 14-barrel Nock volley gun, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The firearm's design allows for conversion into a lighter seven-barrel configuration by separating the two barrel clusters. This guide highlights the technical aspects of its unique construction, emphasizing the modularity and specialized loading tools.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly of the Tomiska Army Pistol prototype, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It highlights the unique disassembly process, which is similar to a Browning 1910 but features a simplified barrel lug release. The guide emphasizes safety precautions and provides step-by-step instructions for both disassembly and reassembly.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare Armalite AR-16, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers the disassembly of the bolt, recoil springs, and gas piston, highlighting the rifle's unique internal mechanisms. The AR-16 is presented as an important transitional design between the AR-10 and AR-18.

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.