Why does this gun have a backwards trigger? The Werder rifle with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This guide details the disassembly and reloading process for the 1869 Werder Pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. The pistol features a unique tilting block action operated by a dual-trigger system for rapid reloading. The entire fire control group can be removed as a single unit, a design considered advanced for its time. Proper safety protocols are emphasized throughout.

This guide details the operation of the CIA Deer Gun, a single-shot, screw-barrel pistol designed for covert operations. It was intended as a low-cost weapon for resistance groups, allowing a user to dispatch an enemy and acquire their service weapon. The operation involves manually loading a single 9mm cartridge and cocking the striker before firing.

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.