Starr DA & SA Revolvers

This guide details the disassembly of the Pettengill Army Revolver, focusing on accessing its unique internal lockwork. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights the complex mechanism that enables its Double-Action Only (DAO) operation. It's recommended for intermediate users familiar with firearm mechanics.

This guide details the differences in disassembly between the original LeMat revolver and the fictionalized prop used in HBO's WestWorld. The original features a fixed shotgun barrel, while the prop allows for its removal with the cylinder, a common cinematic adaptation. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights these distinctions, offering insights into prop design and historical firearm mechanics.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly process for the LeMat Grapeshot Revolver, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the unique barrel threading mechanism and the evolution of the disassembly lever from an early spring-loaded type to a simpler plug system on later models. Proper safety precautions are emphasized throughout.

This guide details the mechanical operation of the Joslyn M1862 and M1864 carbines, focusing on their unique pivoting breech-block actions. Expert instruction highlights the differences between the M1862's simpler mechanism and the M1864's improved latching system, providing valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts and historians.

This guide details the operation of the Ball Repeating Carbine, a rare Civil War-era firearm. It covers cocking the hammer, cycling the lever-action trigger guard, loading from the tubular magazine, and chambering a round. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, emphasizing historical context and mechanical function.

This entry details the rare Confederate Columbus Armory Carbine, a single-shot muzzle-loading percussion rifle. It covers its historical context, manufacturing challenges faced by Confederate entrepreneurs like John Gray, and technical specifications. The carbine's markings, including the 'COLUMBUS ARMORY' stamp and inspector's mark 'PRO over FCH,' are highlighted, along with its brass furniture and simple sights. The content emphasizes the difficulties in Confederate ordnance procurement during the Civil War.

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.