This video promotes "Firearm Anatomy Book III: The Remington Double Derringer" by David S. Findlay, a firearms designer with extensive experience at major manufacturers. The book uses the Remington Double Derringer as a case study to guide aspiring firearms designers, analyzing its design flaws, potential safety improvements, and the .41 Rimfire cartridge. It includes technical drawings and offers valuable insights into the arms design and testing process, applicable even today. The video also directs viewers to various platforms for related content and merchandise.
This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the Erquiaga EM-62, a unique firearm developed by Juan Erquiaga. Erquiaga, a Peruvian officer with ties to Fidel Castro's early revolutionary efforts, later emigrated to the US and established a gunsmithing shop. The EM-62 is detailed as a conversion of the M1 Garand to fire 7.62mm NATO from M14 or FAL magazines. The video touches upon its intended market, both civilian and military, and Erquiaga's subsequent ventures, including a Sten knockoff for Costa Rica, before his eventual return to Peru. It also briefly mentions Gordon Ingram's involvement and subsequent work on the MAC series.
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