Luger, sub machine gun or Star Wars blaster? With weapons and firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson.

This guide covers the partial disassembly of the Madsen Model 1945 submachine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It highlights the challenges encountered even with reference materials, emphasizing the complexity of this rare firearm. The video showcases the importance of understanding historical firearms and the potential difficulties in their maintenance.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Italian TZ-45 SMG, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It covers the removal of key components like the front sling swivel and muzzle nut to access the barrel and receiver. The function of the charging handle as both an operational part and a dust cover is also explained.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Erma EMP36, a rare precursor to the MP38 and MP40 submachine guns. Expert Ian McCollum details its external form factor, complex internal mechanisms, and historical significance. The EMP36 showcases early features like an underfolding stock and muzzle hook, highlighting its role in German rearmament development.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the SIG MKPO, a rare semi-automatic variant of a 1930s Swiss submachine gun. It covers removing the end cap, bolt carrier, bolt, and recoil spring. The video emphasizes the high-quality Swiss machining and unique safety interlocks. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the CBJ-MS submachine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers removing the bolt carrier group, recoil spring, and stock, emphasizing a simple, robust design derived from Swedish firearms heritage. The process highlights the weapon's stamped stainless steel receiver and its compatibility with accessories like M16 bipods.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare EROP 1954 SMG, focusing on its unique striker-fired bolt and complex fire control group. The video highlights the internal mechanisms, offering insights into its design and operation, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.