Webley Model 1904

The Webley Model 1910 was a rare British semi-automatic pistol, produced in limited numbers around 1,000 units. It featured an innovative locked-breech design where the chamber acted as the locking lug, a concept now common in modern firearms. Despite its high quality and unique V-spring recoil system located in the grip, it failed to gain traction against the British preference for revolvers.

The Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, developed by George Fosbery, uniquely used recoil to cycle its action, cocking the hammer and rotating the cylinder. Initially prototyped on a Colt 1873, it was refined by Webley using their stronger break-action design. While impressive for target shooters due to its accuracy and rapid-fire potential, it was ultimately overshadowed by more efficient semi-automatic pistols.

The Webley No5 Express New Army revolver represents a unique blend of American and European design, featuring a longer cylinder than its predecessors to accommodate full-power .45 Colt black powder loads. It is marked for multiple calibers including .455 CF, .45 Long, and .476, with the latter essentially using a heeled bullet. This design offered greater power potential compared to contemporary British service revolvers like the Enfield.

This video explores the unique and historically significant Webley Fosbery automatic revolver. The title suggests a focus on the engineering and potentially the functionality of this unusual firearm, which stands out from more conventional revolvers due to its self-cocking mechanism. Viewers interested in historical firearms, innovative handgun designs, and the evolution of revolver technology will likely find this content engaging.

This review showcases the Webley Mark VI revolver, highlighting its robust top-break action and automatic ejection mechanism. The demonstration includes live fire with .45 Auto Rim ammunition, illustrating the double-action trigger pull and recoil. The video emphasizes the historical significance and classic design of this British military firearm.

This review covers the Webley Mk VI .455 revolver, highlighting its historical significance and operational features. The demonstration showcases the top-break action, manual loading of six .455 Webley rounds, and live-fire performance using both single and double-action trigger pulls. The video emphasizes the automatic extraction and ejection system, a key characteristic of this classic British military sidearm.

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.