Krummlauf Curved Barrel on an StG-44

This guide details the installation and functional understanding of the Krummlauf, a unique curved barrel attachment for the StG44. Developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig, it featured specialized sighting systems and gas relief ports. Expert Jonathan Ferguson highlights its limited accuracy and short barrel life, making it a niche, experimental accessory primarily for shooting around obstacles or from vehicles.

This guide details the installation and use of the rare STG44 Krummlauf attachment, a WWII-era device enabling corner-shooting. It covers securing the attachment, adjusting shooting posture due to its front-heavy nature, and understanding its effective range limitations. The video emphasizes the importance of proper alignment and awareness of the device's unique handling characteristics.

This video details an experimental M3 Grease Gun 'Deflector' attachment, a curved barrel designed for armored vehicles to provide anti-personnel protection. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains its function, design, and testing, noting its inability to shoot true 'around corners' but its effectiveness in close-range engagements. The attachment, a knockoff of the German 'Crumal', was tested by both US and British forces in the post-WWII era but never adopted.

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.