Short Swiss Schmidt Rubins: M1900 Short Rifle & M1905 Cavalry Carbine

This video provides an overview of the Swiss Schmidt Rubin K11 rifle. While no direct sales are advertised, the description includes affiliate links to 704 Tactical and its associated platforms, suggesting a focus on firearms-related content and gear. The presenter emphasizes transparency regarding affiliate relationships and product reviews.

This review delves into the Swiss Model 1911 Infantry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the 'grandfather' of the K31. Key differences in bolt design, including rear-locking lugs and a longer assembly, are detailed. The video showcases the rifle's walnut stock, distinct charging arm, and operational aspects like loading with stripper clips and the importance of a firm bolt closure. A range demonstration at 400 meters emphasizes the need for milder handloads to preserve the vintage action.

This review covers the 1896 Schmidt Rubin, the direct predecessor to the renowned Swiss K31 rifle. It highlights the rifle's distinctive straight-pull bolt action and its rear tangent sights, which are graduated to an impressive 2,000 yards. The video showcases the rifle's historical significance and mechanical features.

The Swiss K11 Carbine, chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss, offers excellent value as a surplus military rifle, often found in great condition due to Swiss neutrality. Its straight-pull bolt action is smooth, and the 2.5 lb two-stage trigger aids accuracy. The rifle features robust Swiss manufacturing, a 6-round detachable magazine, and tangent leaf sights.

This review covers the Swiss Schmidt Rubin Model 1889 rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the precursor to later Swiss straight-pull designs. Key features include its 12-round detachable magazine and unique rear-locking bolt. Crucially, the video emphasizes that modern GP11 ammunition is unsafe for this model, recommending specific handloads for safe operation and accurate shooting.

The Swiss 1897 Kadettengewehr is a single-shot training rifle based on the Schmidt-Rubin 1889/96 action. It features a unique dual-calibrated rear sight designed for both standard GP90 and reduced cadet loads, matching ballistics to ensure the cadet load at the muzzle equals the standard load at 100 meters. This rifle served the Swiss Cadet Corps from its production in 1898 until the early 1950s.

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.