Rare Mateba Unica 6 “Grifone” Auto-Revolver Carbine Explained with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This expert review of the Chiappa Rhino 60 DS revolver, presented by NRA Publications' Evan Brune, highlights its unique 10mm Auto chambering and innovative design. The firearm's key features include a bottom-firing cylinder for reduced recoil, moon clip utilization for 6-round capacity, and integrated Picatinny rails for accessories. The review details its double-action/single-action mechanism and ergonomic walnut grips, offering a comprehensive look at this distinctive Italian-made firearm.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Webley Fosbery, specifically a Model 1901. It highlights the unique recoil-operated mechanism that rotates the cylinder and recocks the hammer after each shot, allowing for repeated single-action firing without manual cocking. The presenter notes the gun's historical context, its innovative design attempting to blend revolver and semi-automatic features, and its reputation for being delicate and not well-liked at the time of its production, despite being a valuable collector's item today.

This video provides an expert-level examination of the rare Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver. It details the unique recoil-operated semi-automatic action, safety features, historical context as a potential military sidearm, and its surprising popularity in competitive shooting due to its consistent trigger and manageable recoil. The review highlights its complexity compared to contemporary pistols.

This review delves into the unique Mateba Unica 6, a recoil-operated semi-automatic revolver chambered in .44 Magnum. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its unconventional design, including firing from the bottom cylinder chamber and the reciprocating upper assembly. Live fire analysis reveals unexpected recoil and muzzle flip characteristics, attributed to the mass of the reciprocating components.

This video reviews three firearms: the KUSA Comrade (a Saiga-12 clone), the Ruger SP101 Talo Edition revolver, and the Ruger Mini-14 rifle. The host discusses their features, performance, and personal experiences, highlighting the Comrade's adjustable gas block, the SP101's aesthetics and .357/.38 Special chambering, and the Mini-14's historical lineage and accuracy issues. The discussion touches on modifications, practical use cases, and common complaints associated with each platform.

This video highlights 15 firearms recommended for collectors and enthusiasts to never sell due to their historical significance, investment potential, or iconic status. It covers iconic revolvers like the Colt Python and Smith & Wesson Model 29, legendary semi-automatics such as the Walther PPK and P38, and powerful rifles like the Barrett M82A1, detailing their unique features and historical impact.

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.