Remington Split Breech - Before It Was Famous

The Remington 4-S was the official rifle of the American Boy Scouts, featuring military-style furniture and a rolling block action. Initially sold directly to scouts for $5.00, it was later rebranded as the 'Military Model'. Original Boy Scout marked rifles are now rare collector's items, with fewer than 25% estimated to survive.

This episode delves into the Remington Rolling Block, highlighting its simple yet effective design and historical significance. The video showcases a live-fire demonstration emphasizing the rifle's rapid operation and Ian McCollum's opinion that it should have been the US Army's standard rifle. The review covers the action's performance and historical context.

This video explores the real-life sniper rifle choices, favoring semi-automatic platforms like the SR-25 for their speed and capacity. While bolt-actions like the Mark 13 are preferred for extreme distances (1000+ yards), semi-autos are effective up to 700-800m. The discussion highlights trade-offs between rate of fire and terminal ballistics, with .300 Win Mag offering stopping power but slower follow-up shots.

This "I Have This Old Gun" feature from American Rifleman Television delves into the history and significance of the U.S. Army's Model 1903A3 Springfield rifle. While the original Model 1903 is well-known, the A3 variant played a crucial role as a stopgap measure during the early years of World War II. The video highlights the contributions of Remington engineers and designers in its adoption. It also provides information on where to find full episodes of American Rifleman TV and encourages viewers to join the NRA.

This video from American Rifleman TV explores the iconic Remington Model 95 Double Derringer. Introduced after the Civil War and chambered in .41 Rimfire, this two-shot pistol was a popular choice for personal defense in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The video highlights its historical significance, often referred to as the 'Elliot Pistol' or 'Double Derringer,' and its association with the cowboy and Old West era, featuring insights from NRA Museum Director Phil Schreier.

This YouTube video, part 10 of a series titled "Showing You EVERY Gun," focuses on the Remington R1 1911 pistol. Based solely on the title and description, it appears to be a presentation or review of this specific firearm. The series suggests a comprehensive approach to showcasing various firearms, with this installment highlighting a popular semi-automatic pistol with a historical lineage.

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.