Why do we know so little about this gun? With firearms and weaponry expert, Jonathan Ferguson

This guide details the expert process used by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries to identify a mystery firearm. It covers techniques like chamber casting, patent research, and expert consultation to pinpoint the rifle as a Holland & Holland Self-Loading Hunting Rifle Prototype from circa 1908, chambered in .400/.375 H&H Nitro Express. The process highlights the importance of meticulous research and cross-referencing in firearms identification.

This guide details the disassembly and cleaning of an 1860 Henry Rifle, as demonstrated by Mark Novak. It covers essential steps like removing the side plate, cleaning internal components, and inspecting for damage, emphasizing careful handling of historical firearms. Novak's expert instruction highlights common issues like verdigris and firing pin damage from dry firing, advising against improper maintenance that can harm the firearm's integrity.

This guide details the meticulous gunsmithing process for repairing a Luger Carbine grip, including immobilization, precision cutting, inletting with blacking, and final checkering. It also provides an expert explanation of the Luger's complex toggle-action mechanism, drawing comparisons to other historical firearms. The instruction comes from Master Gunsmith Mark Novak, known for his deep historical and mechanical knowledge.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly of the Tomiska Army Pistol prototype, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It highlights the unique disassembly process, which is similar to a Browning 1910 but features a simplified barrel lug release. The guide emphasizes safety precautions and provides step-by-step instructions for both disassembly and reassembly.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the rare Savage & North "Figure 8" Revolver, a complex 19th-century design. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how to access the intricate toggle action mechanism by removing the cylinder axis pin and side plate. The video highlights the unique sealed cylinder-barrel interface and rapid-fire capabilities, offering valuable insights for collectors and historians of antique firearms.

This guide details the disassembly of the Roth-Haenel Model 1899, a potentially early semi-automatic sporting rifle. It covers removing the bolt and barrel, explaining the long recoil action and rotating bolt mechanism. The video emphasizes the rifle's complex engineering and historical significance, presented with high authority by Ian McCollum.

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.