Is a broom-handle also a sub-machine gun? Mauser Schnellfeuer with weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson

This entry details the ZK-466 submachine gun, a rare prototype developed in Czechoslovakia in 1946. It highlights the unique folding magazine well mechanism, the Czech designation system, and its select-fire capabilities. The video features Ian McCollum, demonstrating deep knowledge of historical firearm design and rare prototypes.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Romanian AK-74 carbine, the PM md.94, presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It details the firearm's unique features, including its steel magazine, side-folding buttstock, and a distinct three-round burst mechanism. The expert explains the operational differences between this Romanian variant and other AK platforms, such as the Soviet AKS-74U, and discusses its potential export market and commercial sales.

This video explores seven firearms with unconventional designs that evoke an 'out of this world' aesthetic. It covers historical pieces like the Luger P08 and Mauser C96, alongside modern innovations such as the Kriss Vector, Springfield Armory Hellion, Meta Tactical APEX pistol carbine conversion, FN P90, and Kel-Tec RFB. The presenter highlights unique features, operational mechanisms, and historical context for each firearm, offering insights into their design philosophies and practical applications.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, details the extremely rare Mauser 1917 Trench Carbine variant of the C96. With only around 40 produced and 3-4 known survivors, this firearm is a significant collector's item. The video highlights its unique detachable magazine, a feature that predated the later Schnellfeuer model by 15 years.

This expert-level review delves into the Beistigui Hermanos MM31, a selective-fire pistol that builds upon the Mauser C96 design. The video highlights its unique selector mechanism and compares its internal mechanics to the original Mauser, noting objective improvements despite questionable marketing practices by the manufacturer. The instructor's deep knowledge of firearm history and mechanics is evident.

This expert review from C&Rsenal details the Mauser C96 Modello 1899, a slab-sided early pattern C96 notably used by Italians. The video covers its specifications, loading procedure with a 10-round stripper clip, ergonomics, sights, and its effectiveness as a carbine when a shoulder stock is attached. The assessment highlights its historical significance and mechanical nuances.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.