The Mystery Rifle Returns with Firearms Expert Jonathan Ferguson

This guide details the disassembly and analysis of an unidentified early 20th-century prototype rifle from the Royal Armouries collection. Expert Jonathan Ferguson guides viewers through examining its unique recoil-operated toggle action, internal components, and the .400/.375 H&H caliber. The analysis suggests a potential link to Lazare Jovanovic's patents and highlights the challenges of early self-loading firearm development.

This video explores the 'Big Four' quintessential London gunmakers: James Purdey & Sons, Boss & Co, Holland & Holland, and James Woodward & Sons, highlighting their distinct historical styles, mechanical innovations, and the factors influencing the value of vintage firearms. Expert Simon Reinhold provides deep insights into craftsmanship, auction valuation, and the historical context of these iconic firearms.

This guide details how to authenticate a British No4 MkI (T) sniper rifle by examining specific markings on the rifle and its associated No. 32 scope. Expert Ian McCollum highlights key codes and serial number matching procedures essential for identifying genuine examples. Proper authentication ensures the rifle's historical integrity and value.

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.