Only ~40 Made, 3 Known Survivors—Hunting the Rarest Mauser C96 Variant

This review of the Madsen Model 1945 submachine gun, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons from the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, highlights its unique design and historical context. The firearm is noted for its quality construction, pistol-like reciprocating slide, and use of Suomi magazines. Despite its advanced features for the time, its complexity and cost led to commercial failure, making it an extremely rare collector's item.

This video delves into the Mauser M80SA, revealing its surprising Hungarian origin and its direct lineage to the Browning High Power. The description highlights Mauser's struggles in the late 1980s, leading them to partner with FEG of Hungary. FEG, already licensed to produce High Power copies, manufactured the M80 for Mauser from 1990-1995. The video notes the omission of the magazine safety and discusses the limited production run and the gun's poor sales, attributing it to an outdated design and the diminished value of the Mauser branding at the time.

This video provides an in-depth look at 25 new firearms released in 2026, covering a diverse range from handguns to AR pistols and bolt-action rifles. Expert commentary highlights key features, technical specifications, and MSRPs for models like the Inglis 2035, Smith & Wesson M&P Spec Series VI, Shadow Systems E526, Sig Sauer 516 G3, Adler Arms RF-224, CVA Cascade Rimfire, Langdon Tactical Beretta 80X, Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker, and Ruger Harrier series. The presentation emphasizes practical applications and design innovations for self-defense, competition, and general shooting.

Amber from Exile Armory showcases a diverse inventory of firearms and suppressors, including new arrivals and used handguns. The video highlights specific models, calibers, and prices, with a special emphasis on Wednesday and Thursday suppressor sales. Amber provides pricing for various handguns, rifles, and pistols, encouraging viewers to call for specific details on some items.

This video highlights seven rifles considered essential for any serious firearm collector, emphasizing their historical significance, innovative design, and investment potential. The presenter, demonstrating expert knowledge, details specific models like the Winchester Model 1873, Springfield M1903, Mauser Gewehr 98, M1 Garand, Lee Enfield, Steyr Mannlicher M1895, and the value of documented prototypes. These firearms are presented not just as tools, but as pieces of history worth more than gold, with pristine examples fetching significant sums at auction.

This video details the story of the Colt Franklin rifle, of which only 50 were made. Despite passing US Army and Navy trials in 1887-1888 with over 4,000 rounds fired without issue, the rifle was not adopted due to concerns about the delicate, exposed box magazine being easily damaged by enlisted men. The speaker, an expert in firearms history, highlights how most of these rifles were destroyed, with their survival attributed to the diligence of a Colt collector active from the 1890s to the 1920s.

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.