This video delves into the history and features of the FN Model D, the final iteration of John Moses Browning's iconic BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle). Presented by Keith Ford and Paul Levy from Rock Island Auctions, the FN Model D, developed by Fabrique Nationale, boasts significant upgrades over its predecessor. These include a quick-change barrel, a pistol grip, a takedown system for easier cleaning, an adjustable gas system, and a threaded muzzle for accessories. The video highlights the Model D's heavier barrel with cooling fins designed to prevent warping during sustained fire, a common issue with earlier BARs. It also touches on the various calibers the Model D was chambered in, such as 6.5mm Swedish, 7x57 Mauser, 8x57 Mauser, 7.62 NATO, and .30-06 Springfield. Despite its improvements in handling, the fixed 20-round magazine ultimately limited its widespread military adoption in favor of belt-fed automatic weapons.
This video showcases a unique double-barreled sporting rifle created by Christoph Funk in Germany. It cleverly integrates a .22 caliber rimfire action and barrel within the handguard of a standard Mauser bolt-action rifle chambered in 7x57 Mauser. This ingenious design allows a sportsman to have ammunition ready for both medium game (with the Mauser) and small game (with the .22) simultaneously, without significantly impacting the rifle's balance or handling. The video highlights the custom trigger mechanism and striker cocking lever that actuate the two separate firing systems.
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