Kongsberg M52: A Line-Throwing Rifle (or Harpoon Gun)

This video showcases the 'Blubber Buster,' a custom 2-bore whaling cannon, demonstrating its immense power and unique applications. Expert Scott from Kentucky Ballistics provides detailed technical specifications, including a 4lb projectile fired at 300 fps with 6,600 ft-lbs of muzzle energy. The guide covers testing procedures against various targets, highlighting the cannon's significant kinetic energy and penetration capabilities, and emphasizes the importance of its advanced recoil dampening system for safe operation.

This video from Kentucky Ballistics humorously explores methods to defeat a vampire using firearms and improvised weapons. Expert Scott tests various projectiles, including custom wooden stakes from 10 and 8 gauge shotguns, and a harpoon gun, against a ballistic gel target. The content showcases safe handling of high-recoil firearms and provides insights into projectile effectiveness in a unique, entertaining context.

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.