First Variation Flatside Winchester 1895 Musket

This documentary delves into the history and mechanics of the Winchester 1895 rifle, focusing on the Russian Contract variant used in WWI. It highlights John Moses Browning's innovative box magazine design, which allowed for high-power cartridges and improved balance. The video details the rifle's modifications for Russian service, including stripper clip guides and specific sights, and discusses its combat history and performance limitations.

This review details the Russian-contract Winchester 1895, John Browning's first lever-action for smokeless powder. It highlights the rifle's adaptation for Russian 7.62x54R with a stripper clip guide, its significant recoil, and a vulnerability to dirt in the exposed action. The video also demonstrates the specific technique required for loading rimmed cartridges to prevent rim lock.

This video showcases a rare, pristine Russian Winchester 1895 military rifle from the Brownells vault, presented by Steve Ostrem and Keith Ford at Rock Island Auctions. The rifle, chambered in 7.62x54R, was a crucial order for the Imperial Russian Army during World War I due to a shortage of Mosin-Nagant rifles. The video highlights its military features, including a musket stock, bayonet lug, Russian rear sight, and stripper clip compatibility. Unlike most surviving examples, this particular rifle is in exceptional condition, making it a highly collectible piece with significant historical value.

This video features Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA examining the Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine, the last lever-action rifle designed by John Browning for Winchester. The carbine is described with its specific features, including a 22-inch round barrel, 5-round box magazine, straight grip, and carbine-style buttplate. It is chambered for the .30 Army cartridge, also known as the .30-40 Krag. The video also highlights the unique loading technique for this model. This content offers historical context and a detailed look at a classic firearm.

This video showcases an exceptionally large and high-quality haul of collectible firearms from the 'Show of Shows' gun show, presented by Chris Joiner, CEO of Legacy Collectibles. The collection features numerous rare and mint-condition pieces, including Lugers, Colts, Mausers, and early semi-automatic rifles, highlighting significant market value and historical importance. The presentation emphasizes the business operations behind acquiring and managing such a diverse inventory.

This review details the Winchester 1895 rifle, specifically the Russian contract variant chambered in 7.62x54R. It highlights John Browning's final lever-action design and its unique military adoption. The video also covers historical markings from Spanish and Finnish refurbishments, demonstrating its journey through different conflicts and owners.

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.