France's Super-Light 50mm Modele 37 Grenade Launcher

This guide details the operation of the MAS-36 LG48, a bolt-action rifle equipped with an integrated grenade launcher. It covers attaching the 50mm Mle 1948 grenade, adjusting the range from 80 to 260 meters using the barrel sleeve, and aiming via the flip-up indirect fire sight. The MAS-36 LG48 provided crucial squad-level explosive support, a concept born from WWI trench warfare experience. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

This guide details the operation of the MAS 49-56 rifle, focusing on its use as a grenade launcher. It covers engaging the gas cut-off, utilizing the grenade sights, and proper loading procedures. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights the rifle's historical significance and technical evolution.

This demonstration showcases the capabilities of the Hotchkiss Mle 1934 25mm Anti-Tank Gun. The video details its transport, setup, loading, firing, and the resulting penetration of a 1-inch steel plate, highlighting its anti-armor potential.

This entry details the Heckler & Koch HK33F, a variant developed for French trials and export. It highlights its roller-delayed blowback action, specific modifications for rifle grenade use including reinforced components and range rings, and its production history involving MAS under license. The HK33F was a precursor to the current HK416F service rifle in France.

This guide details the installation and zeroing of the rare Scrome J4F1 optic, the official issued optic for the French FAMAS and FN Minimi. It covers mounting using the STANAG standard on the FAMAS's proprietary rail and explains the BDC reticle's use for ranging. The video emphasizes the optic's historical context and unique 'chin weld' requirement due to the FAMAS design.

This entry details the American Viven-Bessières (VB) grenade launcher, a WWI-era weapon discussed by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the unique 'bullet-through' firing mechanism, differences between French and US models (M1917 series), rifle compatibility (Enfield vs. Springfield), operational ranges, and historical context. The guide emphasizes safety, particularly regarding ammunition types and training angles, and notes its limited service through WWII.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.