The First Assault Rifle?

This guide details the installation and tactical use of the 1873 Pattern Trowel Bayonet on a Trapdoor Springfield rifle. It covers the mounting process, including the rotating sleeve lock, and its secondary function as an entrenching tool for digging defensive positions. The information is presented with the authority of an expert in historical firearms and military equipment.

This video explores a hypothetical scenario where the US Army adopted lever-action rifles in the 1870s instead of the single-shot Trapdoor Springfield. It details how a squad might be structured with a squad leader carrying a Winchester 1866, riflemen with Winchester 1876s, and a DMR with a scoped Sharps rifle. The analysis highlights the potential for overwhelming fire superiority and tactical advantages in close-quarters combat, contrasting it with the historical decision and its implications. The discussion is presented with high authority and deep historical and technical knowledge.

This video introduces the 'foolproof rifle setup' method using ammo quivers or saddles. The instructor demonstrates how these accessories, attached to firearms like AR-15s, Mossberg 590 shotguns, and Henry lever-action rifles, ensure immediate access to ammunition. This setup is presented as a reliable way to avoid being caught without rounds when seconds matter.

This guide, presented by a firearms instructor with high authority, details essential accessories for enhancing lever action rifle utility. It covers practical additions like snap caps for safe practice, flashlights for home defense, slings for carry, buttstock carriers for increased capacity, and paracord wraps for improved grip. These recommendations aim to optimize performance for hunting, defense, and general use.

This entry details the Lancaster Pistol, a double-barreled firearm favored by some military figures for its perceived reliability and stopping power. Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries highlights its unique .577 C.F. caliber, oval bore rifling, and revolving striker mechanism, contrasting it with contemporary revolvers. The pistol's design offered a robust alternative for close-range engagements, despite its low velocity.

This guide details an experiment testing the effectiveness of phone books as improvised body armor against various firearm calibers. The video, presented with energetic and humorous commentary by Matt Carriker, demonstrates that while some handgun rounds can be stopped by a sufficient number of phone books, rifle rounds easily penetrate. The testing highlights differences in penetration based on caliber, velocity, and bullet type.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.