Final Prices: James D. Julia October 2016

Amber from Exile Armory showcases a diverse inventory of firearms and suppressors, including brands like Dead Air, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, and Springfield. The video highlights various models, calibers, and price points, offering a snapshot of available stock. It also touches on seasonal themes and customer interaction.

This video from Forgotten Weapons discusses several high-value firearms sold at Rock Island Auction. Notably, a rare Norinco Model 313 machine gun fetched $37,375, and a historically significant North & Cheney Model 1799 pistol sold for $63,250. The auction also featured antique rifles and pistols, with prices varying based on rarity and provenance, such as a Boer War Lee-Speed selling for $5,463.

This video provides a detailed overview of final prices from Rock Island's June 2017 regional auction, focusing on individual firearm sales and excluding bundled lots. The presenter, Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, offers insights into market trends, particularly for Lugers and Winchester lever-actions, highlighting factors influencing value such as condition, scarcity, caliber, and provenance. The auction results offer a snapshot of collector interest and pricing for various historical and modern firearms.

This entry details the Knoble .22 Rimfire Prototype Pistol, presented by Ian McCullum of Forgotten Weapons. The pistol, designed by W.B. Noble, is a rare toolroom prototype showcasing unique design elements like a distinctive grip and heel magazine release. While unfinished, it offers insight into Noble's design evolution, particularly his earlier .45 caliber trials pistol. The .22 utilizes a blowback action, contrasting with Noble's toggle-locked designs.

This video reviews the final prices from a September 2016 Rock Island Auction, highlighting significant price variations. It discusses specific firearms that sold well below market, such as a Barrett, and others that fetched exceptionally high prices, like a FAMAS. The auction featured a mix of rare and common items, with German WWII items generally selling high, while some obscure prototypes went for niche prices.

This review of the Mannlicher 1901/04 Carbine by Ian from Forgotten Weapons highlights its status as an experimental firearm chambered in the rare 7.63x32mm Mannlicher cartridge. The carbine features a recoil-operated action based on Mannlicher's 1896 pistol, with a unique solution to prevent barrel reciprocation with the handguard. Its historical significance lies in its potential as an early intermediate cartridge carbine, though its experimental nature is evident in features like unmarked sights.

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.