Was this anti-tank gun too high-tech? The Panzerbüchse 38 with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This entry details the Panzerbüchse 39 anti-tank rifle, a significant weapon from the early stages of WWII. Expert Ian McCollum provides a deep dive into its mechanics, historical context, and performance. The PzB 39, while effective against early armor, was eventually outclassed, leading to its conversion into grenade launchers. Its unique falling block action and powerful PzB 318 cartridge are highlighted.

This guide details the disassembly of the SS41, a rare Czech bullpup anti-tank rifle used by the SS during WWII. It covers the unique sliding barrel action, 10-round magazine, and portability features. The video emphasizes the rifle's design for easy barrel replacement due to erosion and its historical context within SS procurement. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons is featured.

Mark Serbu, a gun designer and enthusiast, shares his experiences at the SAR West Gun Show in Phoenix, Arizona. He highlights unique firearms like the Panzerbüchse 39, Hamilton Model 15, and a rare Winchester M1 Carbine, while also discussing his own Serbu BFG-50A production and the value of attending physical gun shows for discovery and networking.

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.