The riot gun with the most 80s promo video ever? With firearms & weaponry expert Jonathan Ferguson

Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries explains that the L85A1's fundamental design flaws, such as the ejection port size, could not have been fixed by Enfield even if the company hadn't been sold. While improved quality control might have reduced malfunctions, the inherent issues would have persisted, making the SA80 platform problematic regardless of manufacturing.

This expert-level entry details the British L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR), specifically serial number one, as explained by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. It covers the rifle's historical context, unique British modifications like 'sand cuts' and an enlarged magazine catch, its service life from 1957 to 1991, and specific markings for identification. The L1A1 SLR represents a significant evolution in British small arms development.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Rexim Favor SMG, featuring expert Jonathan Ferguson. The analysis covers its unusual internal mechanics, design features, and historical context, including company drama and the influence of designer Favier. The video also explores its unexpected afterlife in science fiction, referencing its appearance in Star Wars and Alien. The Royal Armouries museum context is highlighted, with links to their collection and support pages.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson unboxing and examining a unique Victorian-era percussion pistol, potentially a Reilly model, with a peculiar "Emigrants of the Universe?" label. The episode delves into the pistol's design, its intended purpose, and the historical context of its maker, offering insights into a specific period of British firearms history. The video also includes beauty shots of the firearm and historical background on Reilly.

The Pattern 1913 Enfield, influenced by the Mauser 98 and British needs, was designed for a new high-velocity .276 cartridge. Its robust action and hybrid bolt design, featuring Mauser lugs and a cock-on-close system, aimed for superior performance. Though the .276 caliber faced development issues and WWI halted its adoption, the design heavily influenced the US M1917 rifle, considered by some the best infantry rifle of WWI.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson exploring a unique American prototype firearm based on the M3 Grease Gun, designed to shoot around corners. It's compared to the German Krummlauf and is referred to as the M3 'Deflector'. The video delves into its 90-degree firing capability, potential use in tanks or armored vehicles, its "Infinity Sight," and its unusual yellow coloring. Ferguson also discusses the removal of the curved unit, reports on its accuracy and lethality, and touches upon the legacy of curved barrels, drawing a parallel to the modern CornerShot system. The content is presented by the Royal Armouries.

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.