2-Gun Action Match: England Versus Germany

This video, titled 'Enfield Mad Minute,' likely focuses on a specific historical firearm or a rapid firing technique associated with Enfield rifles. Given the 'Mad Minute' moniker, it could explore the history, operation, or performance of the rifle in achieving a high volume of fire within a short timeframe. Expect discussions related to the Lee-Enfield rifle family, its historical context, and potentially marksmanship or shooting drills. Without a transcript, the exact content is speculative but strongly implies a focus on historical military firearms and marksmanship.

This video showcases the first firing of an unfired Lee-Enfield No.4 MkII, preserved in original grease. The rifle demonstrated excellent accuracy with .303 British ammunition, achieving tight groups at 200 yards. The hosts praised its consistent performance, trigger break, and the effectiveness of its aperture sights, comparing them favorably to the M1 Garand for long-range precision.

This video demonstrates the accuracy of the 1853 Enfield Rifle-Musket by successfully hitting a steel target at 200 yards offhand. The demonstration highlights the effectiveness of historical muzzleloading firearms with proper marksmanship, showcasing the clear impact of a Minie ball on the target after firing.

This YouTube video, titled "Model 1917 Enfield Part 2," is a continuation of a series showcasing the shooting of a 1918-manufactured M1917 Enfield rifle. The description includes a link to the first part of the video and uses relevant hashtags related to the firearm and its origin. The content focuses on demonstrating the rifle in action.

This video showcases a 1901 New Zealand contract Lee-Enfield Carbine being fired. The description links to a Part 2 of the video, suggesting further content or a continuation of the demonstration. The hashtags indicate a focus on the Lee-Enfield rifle and carbines as part of a broader 'Guns of the World' series.

This video pits two historic Enfield rifles against each other in a unique competition series, featuring an M1917 Eddystone in .30-06 and an Ishapore 2A1 in .308 NATO. The stage highlighted is a pistol-only segment, showcasing a Cimarron 1911 set up for the WW1 era. The primary focus of this particular stage is the challenge of engaging a spinner target with what's described as "obsolescent WW1 1911 tech."

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.