One of the rarest guns in the world? The Solothurn S3-200 with firearm expert Jonathan Ferguson

The MG-3 is a modernized 7.62 NATO variant of the iconic MG-42, developed by West Germany for Cold War rearmament. Key upgrades include a spring-loaded feed cover and bolt roller for improved reliability, a modified muzzle booster, and a heavier bolt to manage the higher rate of fire. While visually similar to the MG-42, these internal changes enhance its performance and durability.

The Negev 7 is an Israeli upgrade to the original Negev machine gun, chambered in 7.62 NATO and introduced in 2012. It features a dedicated belt-fed system, removing the box magazine option of its 5.56 predecessor. The weapon boasts a simplified, manually adjustable gas regulator with distinct 'regular' and 'adverse' settings, designed for ease of use even when hot.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert-level overview of the Danish Madsen-Saetter GPMG, chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The review details its loading procedure, impressive range performance characterized by manageable recoil and a pleasant rate of fire, and its historical context against competitors like the FN MAG and MG3. McCollum highlights the weapon's rarity and concludes with a full-auto belt dump, underscoring its reliability.

The PKM is presented as a highly effective and surprisingly lightweight General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), weighing only 16 pounds. Its design, often described as an 'upside-down AKM,' features an inverted gas system and a barrel more in line with the stock for improved control. Operating from an open bolt, it fires the powerful 7.62x54R cartridge and boasts a quick-change barrel system and a sturdy bipod.

This review covers the Russian PKM machine gun, highlighting its reliability and simplicity, making it suitable for combat use. The video details its AK-style operating system and field stripping process. It also features a review of the affordable Huntertown Guardian 22 suppressor on a GSG 1911 pistol.

The FN MAG 58 is a highly reliable and robust belt-fed machine gun, renowned for its global popularity among Western militaries. Its design, a blend of BAR operating principles and MG42-style feeding, contributes to its exceptional durability. The video highlights its quick-change barrel, adjustable sights, and the significant weight requiring an assistant gunner for sustained use.

This video features Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson in a 60-second challenge at the Royal Armouries to find three unique firearms: a Charlton Automatic Rifle, a Schwarzlose Model 1898 pistol, and an early SA80 prototype. They discuss unusual mechanical operations and limited historical impact, highlighting experimental designs like the Sterling 7.62mm prototype and the Mars .45 Automatic Pistol.

The Knight's Armament KS-1, designated L403A1 by the British Army, is a new AR-15 platform rifle adopted for specialized units like the Army Special Operations Brigade and Royal Marines. It features a 13.7-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and is equipped with a Vortex 1-10x LPVO and an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 for versatile engagement ranges. The rifle utilizes a KAC QDC/MCQ-PRT suppressor and is part of 'Project Hunter' to enhance interoperability with allied forces.

This video details the armor and weaponry of an 11th-century Norman knight, emphasizing the evolution of protective gear. It covers the padded undergarments, the mail hauberk constructed from thousands of iron rings, and the nasal helmet for head protection. The kite shield offered significant defense, while primary weapons included the lance and a one-handed sword.

This video explores a unique modernization attempt of the Martini-Henry rifle using Captain Harston's Patent Magazine. Jonathan Ferguson details the Mark IV rifle's features and the external magazine's mechanism, designed to convert the single-shot rifle into a five-round repeater. Despite its ingenuity, the system faced issues with reliability, high conversion costs, and was ultimately overshadowed by superior bolt-action designs like the Lee-Metford.