Japanese Type 10 Light Grenade Projector (aka Knee Mortar)

This guide details the disassembly of the rare Webley Model 1910 automatic pistol, focusing on accessing its unique V-shaped recoil spring located in the grip. It highlights the innovative short-recoil, locked-breech action where the chamber acts as the locking lug, a design predating modern equivalents. The process involves removing a cross-pin to release the spring, offering insight into the pistol's complex internal engineering.

This guide details the demonstration of the Pistole 08 (Luger) toggle-lock mechanism. It covers observing the action during live fire, understanding the unlocking process via the cam-way, and noting the role of the internal coil spring. The demonstration emphasizes the unique mechanics of this historical firearm.

This guide details the disassembly and inspection of the rare Furrer MP19 prototype submachine gun, as demonstrated by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It covers the unique side-mounted toggle lock, feeding mechanism, sights, and internal components, emphasizing the complexity of its safety and fire selector. The demonstration highlights the weapon's historical context and mechanical lineage.

This guide details the process of loading the rare Roth Steyr 1907 pistol using newly developed 3D-printed plastic stripper clips. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how these modern solutions address the scarcity of original metal clips, making the pistol more practical for collectors. The process involves loading ammunition into the plastic clip and then using it to load the pistol's fixed internal magazine.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Japanese Type 97 Tank Machine Gun, adapted from the Czech ZB-30 design. It covers removing the end plate, bolt/operating rod assembly, and barrel. The process highlights unique features like the forward-mounted recoil spring and quick-change barrel, crucial for maintenance in confined armored vehicles. The video emphasizes the importance of proper disassembly for cleaning and reliability, especially for this rare collector's item.

This guide details the operation of the unique magazine cutoff mechanism on the Vetterli-Ferracciu Model 1870/90, a rare Italian Navy rifle. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons explains how to lower the four-round box magazine to allow for single-shot firing while keeping the magazine in reserve. This technique was crucial for naval landing parties requiring controlled firepower.

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.