Turner Semiauto SMLE Conversion

This video showcases two AKM rifles built by Childers Guns using clone-correct receivers. The builds highlight the attention to detail, including serialized receivers matching original kits and the application of Russian Paint.net's finish, which replicates the original military paint's chemical compound, durability, and appearance. The video also touches on the variations found in different AK kits, particularly from Izhevsk and Tula, and the aesthetic differences in wood furniture.

This guide outlines the basic steps and components involved in understanding the Howell Automatic Rifle conversion, a semi-automatic modification of the Lee-Enfield rifle. It highlights the gas-operated system and magazine capacity, presented in a humorous infomercial parody by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The information is presented for educational purposes regarding historical firearm modifications.

This entry details the M1915 Howell Automatic Rifle, a rare WWI conversion of the SMLE rifle into a gas-operated semi-automatic support weapon. It covers the rifle's unique mechanical operation, including its side-mounted gas piston and camming action, as well as its 20-round magazine and offset sights. The historical context highlights why the British military did not widely adopt such semi-automatic rifles during WWI, preferring other trench warfare solutions. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

This video details the complex process of legally converting open-bolt machine guns into semi-automatic rifles. It explains that direct conversion is illegal due to the 'once a machine gun, always a machine gun' principle. Instead, new semi-automatic receivers are manufactured from destroyed parts kits, requiring significant gunsmithing expertise and adherence to ATF regulations. The guide covers receiver fabrication, the necessity of closed-bolt operation, and two primary methods for achieving this conversion.

This guide details the key differences between MarColMar Firearms and Hill & Mac Gunworks (HMG) semi-automatic CETME Model L rifles. It covers receiver markings, construction details like ejection ports, surface finishes, parts condition, furniture, and compliance measures. The comparison highlights MarColMar's focus on authentic replication and reliability improvements versus HMG's approach favoring original surplus aesthetics.

This guide details the disassembly of the CETME Sport rifle, focusing on identifying ATF-mandated modifications for semi-automatic compliance. It covers inspecting the receiver and trigger pack for blocks preventing full-auto conversion, crucial for collectors and owners of these imported firearms. The information is presented with the authority of an expert instructor familiar with firearm mechanics and legal compliance.

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.