The CIA's shady suppressed Vietnam-era sub machine gun: The Carl Gustav M/45 with Jonathan Ferguson

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the Carl Gustav m/45B submachine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. The process involves removing the end cap, recoil spring, bolt, barrel nut, and barrel jacket. This level of disassembly is crucial for routine maintenance and cleaning. The video also touches upon the history and variants of the Swedish K, including the Egyptian Port Said.

This guide details how to identify differences between the Swedish K m/45 and m/45B submachine guns, focusing on visual cues like finish, magazine well, barrel shroud, and receiver components. The analysis is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum, highlighting key modifications made for improved durability and reliability in the m/45B.

This guide details the basic disassembly of the Smith & Wesson Model 76 submachine gun, a firearm developed during the Vietnam War era. The process involves removing the magazine well and bolt for inspection and cleaning. Proper safety protocols, including ensuring the weapon is unloaded, are paramount. The Model 76 is an NFA-registered machine gun, requiring specific legal compliance.

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.