The World's Greatest Howell Rifle Infomercial!

Published on April 1, 2017
Duration: 1:58

This video parodies a classic infomercial to introduce the Howell Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the Lee-Enfield SMLE. It highlights the rifle's gas piston system, stabilizing bipod, and extended 20-round trench magazine as solutions to manual action difficulties. The presentation humorously adopts a 'Billy Mays' persona, contrasting the struggle of bolt-action rifles with the supposed ease of the Howell.

Quick Summary

The Howell Automatic Rifle is a semi-automatic conversion of the Lee-Enfield SMLE, featuring a patented gas piston system and an optional 20-round trench magazine. Presented humorously by Forgotten Weapons, it aims to solve the 'struggle' of manual bolt-action cycling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00The Struggle of Manual Action
  2. 00:14Introducing the Howell Automatic Rifle
  3. 00:47Technical Features: Gas Piston & Bipod
  4. 01:07Magazine Capacity: 20-Round Trench Magazine
  5. 01:34Parody Pricing & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Howell Automatic Rifle?

The Howell Automatic Rifle is a semi-automatic conversion of the Lee-Enfield SMLE rifle, featuring a patented gas piston system to automate its action. It was humorously presented in an infomercial parody by Forgotten Weapons.

What technology does the Howell Rifle use?

The Howell Rifle utilizes a patented gas piston system to convert the manual bolt-action of the Lee-Enfield into a semi-automatic operation, making it easier to fire multiple rounds rapidly.

What magazine capacity does the Howell Rifle offer?

The Howell Automatic Rifle is shown with an extended 20-round trench magazine, which is promoted as offering double the firepower compared to a standard 10-round magazine.

Who is Ian McCollum and what is Forgotten Weapons?

Ian McCollum is the host of the Forgotten Weapons YouTube channel, which focuses on historical firearms, rare prototypes, and technical details. This video is a humorous parody of a classic infomercial.

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