This gun shoots round corners: M3 Grease Gun 'Deflector' with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

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 entry details the exhibits at Dragonman's Museum, focusing on World War II firearms and equipment related to the D-Day landings. It highlights iconic weapons like the M1919 Browning, M1 Garand, and M3 Grease Gun, alongside crucial support gear such as mortars, communication equipment, and field medical kits. The museum provides a comprehensive look at the tools used during the liberation of Western Europe, with an emphasis on historical accuracy and educational presentation.

This guide details the operation of the M3 Grease Gun, a .45 ACP submachine gun known for its direct blowback, open-bolt design, and historical significance. The demonstration covers loading, using the unique ratcheting charging handle, and firing the weapon, highlighting its manageable rate of fire and recoil. Expert insights focus on its design evolution and practical handling on an outdoor range.

This guide provides an overview of the weapon systems found on the M4 Sherman tank, as detailed by experts Nicholas Moran and Ian McCollum. It covers the main 76mm gun, the various Browning machine guns (.30 and .50 caliber), and the personal defense firearms issued to the crew. The information emphasizes the tactical roles and historical context of each weapon.

This guide details the installation and use of the Krummlauf, a rare curved barrel attachment for the StG-44, designed for urban combat. It covers the mechanical attachment process, the function of the periscope sight, and crucial limitations such as extremely short barrel life and potential bullet fragmentation, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.

Dragonman's offers daily full-auto firearm rentals, including AR-15s with Dragon Fire uppers, AKs, MP5s, Uzis, PPSh-41s, FS2000s, SCAR CQC, M3 Grease Guns, and Tippmann M4-22s. Rentals require one day's advance notice, with group bookings needing a few days. Younger individuals (12+) can participate with a guardian on a supervised range, often starting with .22 caliber options or MP5s.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.