Enjoying Black Powder Episode 5: The Remington Rolling Block

This episode of Forgotten Weapons reviews the Snider-Enfield rifle during a black powder shooting session. Ian McCollum demonstrates the loading and extraction process, noting the rifle's 'gross' handling and less-than-ideal ergonomics compared to other black powder firearms. The review highlights the breech-loading hinged block action and the .577 Snider caliber.

This video, Episode 10 of the "Enjoying Black Powder" series, focuses on the Model 1871/88 Beaumont-Vitali rifle. It highlights the appeal of black powder military rifles from the 1860s-1880s, emphasizing their affordability and ease of reloading. The creators aim to demonstrate how to make ammunition for these historical firearms, making them accessible for enthusiasts. The video features a range session and a reloading segment, with the full content available via a paid subscription. The series intends to explore different models each month with a friend and handloader, offering practical advice for enjoying these vintage rifles.

This video is the twelfth episode in a series focusing on black powder military rifles. It highlights the 1885 Remington-Lee rifle, discussing its appeal for collectors and handloaders due to its affordability and ease of reloading. The content aims to demonstrate how to enjoy these historical firearms at the range and provides a segment on making ammunition for them, encouraging viewers to engage with this aspect of historical firearm ownership. The series features the host and a handloader friend exploring different models each month.

This video delves into the Galand de Guerre Model 1872 revolver, questioning its exclusion from military service despite its perceived quality. The content focuses on historical context and the firearm's design, exploring why it may have been overlooked or deemed unsuitable for widespread military adoption. It highlights the historical significance of this antique French firearm.

The Savage 1861 Navy is a unique Civil War-era revolver, with most units purchased by the US Army despite its 'Navy' designation. Its distinctive 'ring cocker' mechanism cocks the hammer and indexes the cylinder simultaneously. The revolver features an innovative gas seal and toggle lock system, similar to later designs like the Nagant 1895 and Luger, to prevent gas leakage.

This video introduces and showcases the T/C Triumph, a newly reintroduced muzzleloader from Thompson/Center. The description highlights the firearm's performance, reliability, and value, aiming to appeal to both dedicated black powder hunters and general firearm enthusiasts. It details upgraded features and improved performance, positioning the Triumph as a leading muzzleloader in its class. The video encourages viewers to visit the T/C Arms website and join their social media communities.

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.