Project Lantan: Poland Designs a Modular AK in 7x41mm

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 disassembly of the rare PT83, an integrally suppressed variant of the Polish P83 pistol. It covers the unique automatic slide locking mechanism and the process for removing the suppressor for cleaning. The video highlights the complexity and rarity of this prototype, emphasizing the need for careful handling during maintenance.

This guide details the disassembly and operation of the Polish RWGŁ-3 tear gas launcher, based on the AKM platform. It highlights the manual bolt operation due to the absence of a gas piston and specific magazine features designed for blank ammunition. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum, drawing on extensive historical and technical knowledge.

This video details the RWGL-1, a unique hybrid gas launcher created by Works 11, combining Mosin-Nagant and PM-63 RAK components. It was developed for Polish riot control units following historical unrest, utilizing a bolt-action Mosin receiver welded to a PM-63 frame. The launcher fires 7.62x39mm blanks and features a safety set screw to prevent live ammunition use. Production was limited, with fewer than 100 units made.

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.