Minute of Mae: Spanish Campo-Giro 1913/16

This review of the Spanish Astra 400, presented by Mae, highlights its physical specifications, including a weight of 2.31 lbs and an 8.9-inch length. The pistol uses a stiff-to-rack slide, an 8-round magazine in 9mm Largo, and features both a grip safety and a manual lever. The presenter notes substantial recoil and a heavy trigger break, concluding that the Astra 400 illustrates the advantages of locked-breech designs over heavy blowback pistols.

The C&Rsenal documentary delves into the history and mechanics of the Spanish Campo-Giro 1913/16 pistol, an early semi-automatic firearm chambered in 9x23mm Largo. It highlights the pistol's design evolution by Venancio López de Ceballos, its blowback operation with a unique buffer system, and its limited production impacted by WWI. Despite its robust construction and historical significance, the review notes ergonomic challenges and significant recoil during live fire testing.

This video demonstrates loading the rare Howell Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the SMLE. It showcases the efficient use of four 5-round stripper clips to fill the 20-round detachable box magazine with .303 British ammunition. The process highlights the mechanical operation of chambering a round after magazine insertion.

This review showcases the Springfield 1903 Air Service Rifle, highlighting its unique 25-round extended magazine and loading procedure using stripper clips. The demonstration includes live fire from a standing position, emphasizing the bolt-action operation and recoil management of the .30-06 cartridge. Visual analysis in slow motion captures muzzle blast and barrel harmonics, concluding with target results at 70 yards.

This ASMR video showcases the unique Lancaster 4-barrel pistol, demonstrating its loading, action closure, and firing mechanisms. The presenter highlights the .455 Webley caliber and a 4-round capacity, emphasizing smooth mechanical operation and proper muzzle discipline. The content is geared towards experienced firearm enthusiasts due to its historical nature and focus on technical details.

This video provides a detailed live-fire demonstration of the WWI-era Lewis Gun. It showcases the unique process of loading the 47-round pan magazine and mounting it onto the firearm. The footage includes full-auto fire, slow-motion analysis of the cycling action, and target results at 50 yards, highlighting the weapon's effectiveness and handling characteristics.