Book Review: Veteran Bring Backs by Edward Tinker

This video is a book review of a comprehensive three-volume series on the ERMA Erfurter Maschinenfabrik, covering its history from 1924 to 2003. The review is presented by Forgotten Weapons, a channel known for its in-depth look at historical firearms. The description highlights specific firearms that ERMA produced or were associated with, including the Mauser K98k and the MP40, indicating the historical significance and likely focus on these iconic weapons.

This YouTube video offers a book review of Timothy Mullin's "Testing the War Weapons," published in 1997. The book aims to be a practical guide to military rifles and light machine guns from the late 1800s to the present day. However, the reviewer criticizes the book for its poor editing, dryness, repetition (specifically noting 24 Mauser variants), and lack of in-depth analysis. While acknowledging the presence of a good core concept, the review highlights issues with technical elements like photos and a pre-internet publication that led to a narrow understanding of the subject matter. The video also provides links to Mullin's other books and the reviewer's Patreon.

This video offers a book review of "Allied Rifle Contracts in America" by Luke Mercaldo. The book delves into the fascinating and often overlooked history of hundreds of thousands of rifles manufactured in the United States during World War I under contract for Allied nations like Britain, France, Canada, and Russia. It highlights specific examples beyond the Mosin Nagant, including Belgian 1889 Mausers, Remington Rolling Blocks, Winchester 1895s, Remington Berthiers, Savage 1899 lever actions, and Pattern 1914 Enfields. The review emphasizes the book's detailed exploration of contract origins, production challenges, inspection processes, financial outcomes for US firms, and the eventual global distribution of these firearms.

This video reviews the book 'Simson Lugers' by Edward Tinker and Graham Johnson, focusing on Lugers produced or refurbished by the Simson company between 1924 and the start of WWII. It highlights the book's value in identifying genuine Simson Lugers, distinguishing them from fakes, and understanding the nuances of interwar Luger production, including variations in markings, finishes, and police-specific modifications like the magazine safety.

This video is a book review of "The Guns of John Moses Browning" by Nathan Gorenstein. The reviewer praises the book as a well-researched and engaging biography of John Moses Browning, widely considered the greatest firearms designer in history. The book covers Browning's extensive work, from lever-action rifles of the Wild West to automatic pistols, semi-auto shotguns, and iconic machine guns used in world wars. Gorenstein's background as a competitive shooter adds valuable insight into Browning's operational context. The review highlights how Browning's inventions shaped both his era and the world. The book is available for purchase on Amazon.

This video reviews 'The Ross Rifle Story' by Chadwick Phillips and Dupuis, a comprehensive but poorly organized reference for collectors. It details the history of the Ross rifle, its development by Sir Charles Ross in Canada around the turn of the century, its adoption by Canadian troops for WWI, and its eventual withdrawal from combat in 1916 due to technical and political issues. The book covers three major patterns of the Ross rifle (Mark I, Mark II, Mark III) and commercial sporting versions, though its information is difficult to access due to its structure.

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.