Colt Franklin: Detachable 9-Round Magazine of .45-70 in 1884

This video details the story of the Colt Franklin rifle, of which only 50 were made. Despite passing US Army and Navy trials in 1887-1888 with over 4,000 rounds fired without issue, the rifle was not adopted due to concerns about the delicate, exposed box magazine being easily damaged by enlisted men. The speaker, an expert in firearms history, highlights how most of these rifles were destroyed, with their survival attributed to the diligence of a Colt collector active from the 1890s to the 1920s.

This review of the Lee-Enfield No. 4 Mk. I highlights its robust bolt-action mechanism and historical significance. The demonstration covers the efficient loading procedure using stripper clips and showcases the rifle's accuracy potential with its aperture sights. Markings indicate a Royal Ordnance Factory Fazakerley manufacture date of December 1942.

This video by Line45 highlights six specific firearms that are experiencing unusually high sales in 2025, defying broader market trends. The host, Luke, notes that while overall gun sales have cooled, these particular models are selling out rapidly due to factors not widely recognized by the public. The video aims to inform viewers about these unexpected best-sellers in the current firearms market.

This video provides an in-depth look at the M16A3 rifle, a less common variant primarily used by the US Navy. It highlights the M16A3's technical distinction from the M16A2, its manufacturing history involving Colt and FN Herstal, and its use in Navy units. The content also touches upon the controversial Sabre Defense contract and quality concerns.

This video revisits a classic brass-framed Henry rifle, highlighting its historical significance as an advanced firearm during the American Civil War compared to standard single-shot rifles. Hickok45 demonstrates the rifle's repeating action and loading process, noting that while original models used .44 rimfire, this modern reproduction is chambered in .44-40. The review showcases the rifle's rapid-fire capability on a private range.

This expert-level comparison by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons evaluates the sound differences between a real XM-177 moderator and a fake flash hider, using a standard M16 as a baseline. The testing highlights the extreme loudness of the fake flash hider and references historical military data to underscore the effectiveness of the original XM-177 moderator in reducing both flash and sound.

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.