Light, Mobile, and Deadly: the French Mle 1937 25mm Puteaux AT Gun

This guide details the assembly of the 25mm M919 Armor-Piercing Fin-Stabilized Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T) round, as demonstrated by a subject matter expert. The process involves attaching the fin assembly to the penetrator, fitting sabot petals, securing an obturator for a gas seal, and finally inserting the projectile into the cartridge case. The demonstration highlights precise assembly techniques for complex sub-components, emphasizing the importance of correct military nomenclature and safe handling practices.

This entry details the 37mm M63 High-Explosive round used by the WWII U.S. Army in Stuart Tanks and Anti-Tank Guns. It highlights the round's construction through a cutaway model, revealing internal components like the fuse mechanism and primer. Markings indicate a 1942 production year by Servel, and a yellow band signifies its HE payload.

This video provides an in-depth technical analysis of the 25mm M919 APFSDS-T round, detailing its manufacturing process, internal components like the depleted uranium penetrator and aluminum sabot, and its combat application. The high muzzle velocity of 1420 m/s and its use by the M2 Bradley in Ukraine are highlighted.

This entry details the German SG-113A Sondergerät 113, a unique WWII recoilless anti-tank gun. Developed by Reichswerke Hermann Göring, it fired a 45mm sabot projectile from a 77mm smoothbore barrel, designed for aircraft mounting to attack tank roofs. The weapon featured an electromagnetic sensor trigger and a counterweight recoil system. Expert analysis highlights its advanced, albeit experimental, design for the era.

This guide details the firing procedure for the Soviet D30 122mm cannon, emphasizing its unique three-trail stabilization and semi-automatic recoil-operated ejection. It covers ammunition loading, aiming controls, and the critical stabilization setup. Instruction is provided with high authority, drawing on in-depth knowledge of artillery mechanics and historical context.

This guide details the operation of the rare Gebrüder Rempt Four-Barrel Flare Pistol, a WWI-era illumination device. It covers the sequential firing mechanism, the detachable magazine system, and safety considerations. The video highlights the historical context and the extreme rarity of surviving examples, with only about two dozen estimated to exist from an original order of 2,500 units.

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.