Frank Wesson's Rimfire Carbine

This video demonstrates the firing and reloading process of a Merwin Hulbert "Skullcrusher" revolver. Visuals highlight the removal of spent cartridges and the subsequent loading of new ammunition, offering a glimpse into the operation of this historical firearm.

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.

This video showcases three distinct firearms: the Rock River RBG bolt-action rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor, a Chiappa 1892 Take-down lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt, and a traditional flintlock rifle. It demonstrates precision shooting with the RBG, DIY lead projectile casting for the flintlock, and the assembly and rapid-fire operation of the Chiappa. The content highlights the diverse aspects of historical and modern firearms, from black powder loading to modern cartridge performance.

This review details the rare Roper Revolving Shotgun, highlighting its unique 4-round revolving magazine and open-bolt firing mechanism. The video demonstrates the manual loading process using original Roper reusable steel cartridge cases and explains how cocking the hammer cycles the action. The presenter, Ian McCollum, showcases his deep historical and mechanical expertise with this antique firearm.

This episode reviews the Snider-Enfield, a 19th-century breech-loading rifle adopted by the British Empire. It was a conversion of muzzle-loaders to fire the large .577 Snider cartridge. While functional, it's noted as a clunky system with manual extraction, especially compared to contemporaries like the Trapdoor Springfield. A Nepalese variant with minor differences is examined.

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.