Model 1927 Thompson Semi Automatic Carbine

Brandon Herrera explores a one-of-one prototype Thompson submachine gun chambered in .30-06 Springfield, a firearm previously thought to be mythical. The video details its unique colleted bolt mechanism, experimental friction-delay system, and modified BAR magazine, highlighting its historical significance and rarity. The prototype ultimately sold for $85,000 at auction, underscoring its value as a museum-quality artifact.

The De Lisle Commando Carbine, a rare WWII suppressed rifle, was developed for the British SOE. It features a Lee-Enfield action chambered in .45 ACP, utilizing a ported Thompson submachine gun barrel within an integral Duralumin suppressor. This expert review highlights its design for silent sentry elimination and its historical service.

This video features Matt Carriker of Demolition Ranch and wrestling legend Bill Goldberg showcasing several firearms. Key highlights include Matt's new Auto-Ordnance Thompson M1A1 SBR in .45 ACP and Goldberg's custom gold-plated Tommy Gun. They also test Chiappa Rhino revolvers, Desert Eagles in .50 AE, and conclude with Barrett .50 BMG rifles, all while destroying Christmas-themed targets.

This review delves into the iconic Thompson submachine gun, tracing its development from WWI aspirations to its Prohibition-era notoriety and WWII service. It highlights the M1A1 variant's operation, technical specifications like its .45 ACP caliber and 10lb weight, and historical manufacturing costs. Despite acknowledging its poor ergonomics and weight by modern standards, the video emphasizes the Thompson's revolutionary impact and enduring legacy as an American firearm icon.

The M1 Thompson represents a significant simplification of the original Thompson submachine gun, driven by the urgent production needs of World War II. Savage Arms developed this streamlined version, removing complex features like the Blish lock and vertical foregrip, and adopting a simple blowback action. While only produced for a short period before the M1A1, the M1 was crucial in increasing the availability of this iconic SMG.

This video provides a direct comparison between the M1 Thompson and the MP40 submachine guns. It demonstrates the operation and live-fire characteristics of both iconic WWII firearms, highlighting their differences in handling, recoil, and rate of fire. The review offers insights into their historical significance and practical performance.

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.