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 investigates a mysterious Mauser rifle identified by 'Haiti 1957' and 'CZ 29 - 53' markings. The presenter, from Forgotten Weapons, details the discrepancies between this rifle and known Haitian arms purchases (FN model 24/30 short rifles in .30-06). The rifle is chambered for 8mm (likely 8x57 Mauser) and features a puzzling chamber symbol. The video explores the possibility of it being an unmarketed CZ 29/53 pattern and questions Haiti's use of 8mm in 1957. The presenter seeks viewer input to identify the rifle.
This video showcases the Hakim rifle, an Egyptian-made copy of the Swedish AG-42 Ljungman, participating in a 2-Gun Action Challenge Match. The rifle is chambered in 8x57 Mauser and features a 10-round detachable magazine, though it's designed for stripper clip reloading. The presenter notes its substantial size and weight but found it enjoyable to shoot, particularly in a match format emphasizing 12-round strings of fire, which required strategic reloading with stripper clips.
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