Minute of Mae: US Browning 1917

This guide details the operation of the Hotchkiss 1914 machine gun, emphasizing its open-bolt, full-auto firing mode and 8mm Lebel caliber. It covers loading with 24-round stripper clips, the function of the adjustable gas system, and ergonomic features like the spade grip. The video highlights the importance of tripod stability, comparing the 1907 and 1916 models, and notes the manageable recoil despite its weight. Instruction is provided with high authority and detailed mechanical knowledge.

This video provides a brief overview of the Zastava M84 machine gun, presented at Shot Show 2026. A representative from Zastava Arms USA discusses its origin as a Serbian variant of the PKM and shares an interesting anecdote about its nickname, 'Ceca,' given by soldiers during the Balkan wars due to its perceived firing sound. The M84 is chambered in 7.62x54mmR and is belt-fed.

This video provides an expert overview of the Russian PKM machine gun, presented by an instructor with high authority and deep knowledge of Russian weapon systems. It covers the PKM's history, design similarities to the AK platform, its 7.62x54R caliber, and its variants like the PKT. The demonstration includes full-auto fire and close-ups of the weapon's mechanics.

This guide details the operating controls and internal mechanisms of the M240 Bravo, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the cross-bolt safety, the unique top cover closing mechanism with its roller bearing, the single-position gas plug, and the hydraulic buffer for recoil reduction. The M240 Bravo is presented as the US Army's successor to the M60, based on the FN MAG design.

This entry details the Colt Model 1904 Maxim, the first machine gun adopted by the US military, based on expert analysis from Forgotten Weapons. It covers historical context, production details, significant technical features like its heavy barrel and water jacket, and operational aspects including its complex rear sight and spade grips. The information highlights the gun's immense weight and the bureaucratic hurdles that affected its adoption and service.

This entry details the Hotchkiss Revolving Cannon, a 37mm weapon developed by Benjamin Hotchkiss. It highlights its unique mechanical design, operational procedures, and historical significance, particularly its use in the Spanish-American War and WWI. The information is presented with high authority, drawing from expert analysis of the firearm's mechanics and provenance.

This video demonstrates the loading technique for a Howell Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the SMLE. The process involves using four 5-round stripper clips to load a 20-round detachable box magazine. The demonstration highlights efficient use of stripper clips and proper manual action cycling.

This video demonstrates the specialized loading procedure for the Springfield 1903 Air Service Rifle, highlighting the use of stripper clips to fill its unique 25-round extended magazine. Mae, exhibiting high authority and expertise, showcases proper technique for engaging targets at 70 yards, emphasizing disciplined trigger control, efficient bolt manipulation, and consistent cheek weld during live fire. The demonstration covers the bolt-action operation, recoil impulse management, and analysis of shot placement.

This guide details the firing procedure for the Lancaster 4-barrel pistol, as demonstrated in an ASMR-style video. It covers loading, action closure, and firing, emphasizing mechanical operation and recoil. The video highlights proper muzzle discipline and the historical expertise of the presenter.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the iconic Lewis Gun, as demonstrated by firearms experts Mae and Othais. It covers the unique method of loading the pan magazine and the techniques for engaging targets in both short bursts and sustained fire. The demonstration emphasizes proper handling and the effectiveness of the light machine gun at various ranges.