The Khyber Pass franken-machine pistol, with firearms and weaponry expert, Jonathan Ferguson

This guide details the complex process of removing heavy cosmoline from a rare Mauser C96 Schnellfeuer and its subsequent reassembly. It highlights the unique components of the full-auto variant and emphasizes extreme caution due to the scarcity of replacement parts. The process concludes with a thorough live-fire test to confirm functionality.

This video provides an expert-level look at Chinese Warlord era copies of the FN 1900 pistol, focusing on their variations and historical context. Ian McCollum, author of 'Pistols of the Warlords,' details the design, markings, and caliber differences, highlighting the dangers of chambering .30 Mauser in a direct blowback action. The analysis covers grip styles, magazine variations, and the often nonsensical markings found on these unique firearms.

This video showcases a collection of 'cursed' firearms, highlighting extreme and often impractical modifications. Expert Brandon Herrera, a known firearm manufacturer, delves into custom builds like the 'Kalash-Bren' and 'Trash Shovel AK,' alongside historical prototypes and 3D-printed designs. The content emphasizes creative, albeit unconventional, approaches to firearm customization and design.

This entry details the construction and operation of a functional Star Wars DL-44 blaster replica, based on the Mauser C96. It covers specific components like the Hensoldt Wetzlar scope and MG81 flash hider, and demonstrates a world-record speed shooting attempt. Instruction is provided by Lena Miculek, a world record speed shooter, highlighting expert handling and technical knowledge.

This video provides an expert overview of a massive 600-gun collection, showcasing a wide array of historical and modern firearms. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge of firearms identification and collector value, highlights specific models like the Mauser C96, various P38 variants, Colt 1911s, and Japanese Nambus. The collection emphasizes originality, matching numbers, and unique finishes, offering valuable insights for firearm collectors.

This video demonstrates the delicate process of reassembling a C96 Broomhandle Mauser pistol. It highlights the need for careful alignment of the upper and lower receivers, emphasizing that components must click into place securely. The procedure requires patience and precision to avoid parts falling out during reassembly.

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.