Book Review: FN Browning Pistols by Anthony Vanderlinden

This video is a book review focusing on "Browning Auto-5 Shotguns: The Belgian FN Production" by H.M. Shirley, Jr and Anthony Vanderlinden. The reviewer, typically focused on military small arms, highlights the Auto-5's significance as the first successful semi-automatic shotgun. The book covers the firearm's history from prototypes to Japanese production, including details on FN, John Browning's collaborations, production variations, proof marks, mechanics, and special models. The review emphasizes the book as a comprehensive reference for anyone interested in the FN-produced Auto-5.

This WWI Primer episode from C&Rsenal focuses on the Belgian Mauser 89/16, exploring its history, functionality, and wartime production. The video features Othais and Mae delving into the details of this classic firearm, including a live fire demonstration. It's part of C&Rsenal's series honoring the centennial anniversary of World War I by covering its firearms. The description also provides links for supporting the channel, purchasing merchandise, and suggests additional reading materials on Mauser rifles. Safe range space was provided by Triana Protection, and Rock Island Auction contributed photos. Ammunition data was supplied by DrakeGmbH.

This video is a book review of "FN Mauser Rifles" by Anthony Vanderlinden. The reviewer highlights that the book is not just a dry technical reference but an engaging history of Fabrique Nationale (FN), Belgian history, and the Mauser rifles produced by FN. It covers the company's formation, production through WWI and WWII, recovery efforts, and its involvement with the Congo Free State. The book also delves into the technical details of FN Mauser model designations and rifle conversions. The reviewer found it a compelling read, even for those with limited prior knowledge of the subject.

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.