M18 Hellcat tank destroyer firing

This entry details the Japanese Last-Ditch Pole Bayonet, a unique World War II era weapon designed for pole or bamboo attachment. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its 'last-ditch' production characteristics, including simple construction and lack of rifle compatibility. The entry covers its technical specifications, scabbard, and historical context.

This entry details the German Pak-40 75mm anti-tank gun, a formidable weapon of World War II. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its 75mm caliber, 15-pound projectile fired at 2,500 fps, and its capability to penetrate most Allied armor. The video showcases its live-fire demonstration in a desert range, emphasizing its significant muzzle blast and recoil.

This guide details the assembly and firing procedure for the Solothurn S-18/1000 anti-tank rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from Ordnance. It covers unboxing, component assembly, magazine loading, and the firing sequence, highlighting the rifle's immense power and recoil. The demonstration emphasizes safe handling and operational proficiency with this historical, large-caliber firearm.

This guide details the operational techniques for the Japanese Type 94 37mm Antitank Gun, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the semi-automatic firing mechanism, crew roles, aiming procedures using the optical sight, and the use of traverse and elevation controls. The information is presented with a high level of authority, drawing on detailed mechanical explanations and historical context.

This guide details the operational technique for the M20 75mm Recoilless Rifle, emphasizing its breech-loading mechanism and critical safety considerations regarding its powerful backblast. It covers aiming, firing, and post-firing procedures, drawing from expert insights provided by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The M20's historical context and unique recoilless principle are highlighted, underscoring its role as a significant piece of WWII and Korean War ordnance.

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.