This video delves into the fascinating conversions of Romanian Berthier rifles into carbines during the mid to late 1930s. Faced with a surplus of long rifles from various origins after WWI, Romania ingeniously modified these firearms to address a carbine shortage. The analysis highlights specific modifications made to the Berthier pattern, including altering the barrel and muzzle to accept the original bayonet, modifying the sights, and bending the bolt handle. The scarcity of these converted carbines today is also emphasized, with an estimated 9,500 originally converted and few surviving WWII.
This Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons addresses a diverse range of firearm-related topics, including the status of their 'Pistols of the Warlords' book, the accuracy of open-bolt guns, historical arms development, reliability in harsh environments, and the potential impact of different design choices. The discussion also touches on specific firearms like the M1 Carbine, Webley WG revolver, and vz61 Skorpion. Additionally, the creator answers questions about optics, gun development dead ends, and even includes a brief mention of amateur radio.
This is a trailer for the Anvil Channel, an online platform that appears to focus on firearms-related content. The description directs viewers to support the channel via Patreon and mentions the music used, '8mm Lebel'. Given the title and the mention of a specific caliber, it strongly suggests a channel dedicated to firearms reviews, discussions, or demonstrations.
This video addresses a specific technical issue related to firearms tooling, focusing on the "8mm Lebel" caliber. It discusses the differences between traditional reamer profiles and newer CIP (Commission Internationale Permanente pour l'épreuve des armes à feu portatives) reamer profiles, offering observations on these distinctions. The content is geared towards gunsmiths or individuals interested in the finer details of cartridge and chamber manufacturing.
This video focuses on the French Berthier 1907/15 rifle, chambered in 8mm Lebel. The description includes multiple links to the creator's Amazon store, Patreon, website, merchandise, and social media profiles. It also contains standard disclaimers regarding safety, legal compliance, and the educational/documentary nature of the content. The creator emphasizes that they do not sell firearms or parts and that all activities are performed under professional supervision.
This video features a demonstration of a French Modèle 1892 service revolver in a "Backup Gun Match." The host details the revolver's specifications, including its 6-shot swing-out cylinder and 8x27mm cartridge (erroneously called 8mm Lebel). Despite its age and rough exterior, the 1922-manufactured firearm is noted for its pleasant shooting characteristics and minimal recoil due to its underpowered cartridge. The competition rules are explained, focusing on scoring based on points minus time, with different point values for steel and paper targets. The host aims for a respectable performance despite the revolver's less-than-ideal trigger and sights by modern standards.
This video delves into the Belgian Model 1915/27 Improved Chauchat, a significant evolution of the Chauchat automatic rifle. Originally adopted by the Belgian Army in 8mm Lebel, the Belgians developed a conversion to their standard 7.65mm Mauser cartridge by 1917. The improved 1927 model incorporated this conversion, along with enhanced magazines, comprehensive dust covers, a superior bipod design, simplified feed system, and an added tension latch for reliability. This iteration served as the standard Belgian front-line armament until the FN BAR's adoption in 1930, and saw service into the early stages of World War Two. The video highlights the contributions of Belgian engineers and thanks the Liege Arms Museum for providing access for filming.
This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the 1874 Gras rifle, a significant French military firearm that marked the transition to brass cartridges. It explains the rifle's development as a Chassepot conversion, its key design features like the bolt head and extractor, and its various configurations (infantry rifle, carbine, musketoon). The description highlights the Gras's production numbers, its service in colonial conflicts, and its supporting role in World War I, including conversions to 8mm Lebel. The video also promotes the author's book on French military rifles.
This video features a "ChauChat" discussion and shooting session with the creators of C&Rsenal and Mark Novak from Anvil Gunsmithing. The French Chauchat machine gun, a quirky early 20th-century LMG, is examined. Its defining characteristics include a long recoil action leading to significant felt recoil, uncomfortable offset sights, delicate stamped steel magazines, and the firing of the 8mm Lebel cartridge. Despite its quirks, transferable Chauchat machine guns are highly collectible and rare working examples are a special opportunity to shoot. The video also promotes various affiliate links and social media channels.
This video features Ian from Forgotten Weapons testing a newly fabricated .30-06 magazine for the M1918 Chauchat, converted from a Johnson M1941 machine gun magazine. The high cost and extensive work involved in its creation are discussed, leading to the decision that it's not economically viable for competition use. Ian explains why 3D printing is not a practical solution for Chauchat magazines due to the gun's tight internal clearances. He concludes that for extended firing, the original French 8mm Chauchat remains the more practical option due to readily available magazines and parts, despite the cost of ammunition.
This video delves into the history and development of the French Chatellerault M24/29 light machine gun, a post-WWI firearm designed to replace obsolescent weaponry. It details the creation of the 7.5x54mm cartridge to address issues with the initial 7.5x58mm and its similarity to the German 8x57mm Mauser. The video also touches upon the French military's rejection of the Browning BAR license in favor of domestic development, leading to the M24/29's adoption. Key features like its tilting bolt, top-mounted magazine, dual triggers for semi- and full-automatic fire, and durable construction are highlighted, noting its long service life and approximate production numbers.
This video delves into French rifle ammunition, specifically the 8mm Lebel and 7.5mm French cartridges. It details the historical development of the 8mm Lebel, from its origins as a necked-down 11mm Gras to various bullet types (flat-nosed, spitzer, lead-cored, solid brass) and loadings designed for different firearm types and performance needs, including the crucial warning about the 1932 'N' loading. The evolution of the 7.5mm French cartridge is also covered, highlighting the safety issue with 8mm Mauser and the subsequent adoption of the rimless 7.5x54mm as the standard until the 1970s.
