Winchester Thumb Trigger Rifle

This guide details the field stripping process for the Lee-Navy M1895 rifle, as demonstrated by Othais from C&Rsenal. The process involves disengaging the bolt stop key and retracting the bolt to remove components like the extractor, firing pin, and striker assembly. The instructor highlights potential differences in reproduction parts compared to originals, particularly the extractor.

This guide provides an overview of the Gabbet-Fairfax Mars Pistol's unique mechanical features, as explained by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers the four-lug rotating bolt, the unconventional magazine feeding system that extracts cartridges rearward, and the single-action-only operation. The video highlights the pistol's historical significance as a powerful self-loading pistol and its complex, albeit functional, operating cycle.

This guide details the operation of the safety mechanism on the Lee-Enfield Cavalry Carbine, as explained by an expert with high authority in historical small arms. The video highlights the unique cocking piece safety, its mechanical function in preventing firing, and its ergonomic advantages for a shooter-focused design predating 1900. The instructor challenges viewers to find a superior pre-1900 safety design.

This guide details the disassembly and feature overview of the Springfield T20 rifle series, based on expert analysis by Ian McCollum. It covers key modifications from the M1 Garand, including select-fire capabilities, magazine adaptations, and grenade launcher integration. The video emphasizes the historical context and technical evolution of these prototypes, highlighting their role as a bridge to future rifle designs.

This entry details the safety assessment of a custom .50 BMG 1911, drawing on expert insights from Scott of Kentucky Ballistics. The video highlights the extreme risks associated with firing such a powerful round from a modified platform, emphasizing structural integrity and the potential for detonation. Scott's personal experience with a .50 BMG incident and resulting injury serves as a stark warning against shooting firearms with questionable safety features, particularly a "flimsy bolt" design.

This guide details the disassembly of the Armalite AR-1 Parasniper, focusing on its unique construction and internal components. It highlights the rifle's lightweight design, composite barrel, and Mauser 98 action. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

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.