This video delves into the history and features of the Remington 4-S, the official rifle of the short-lived American Boy Scouts organization founded by William Randolph Hearst. Introduced in 1913, this .22 Short caliber rolling block rifle was designed for target shooting and military-style drill, boasting unique furniture, a stacking swivel, and a bayonet lug with a miniature bayonet. Production was limited to approximately 1500 units in its sole year of manufacture. The rifle was later renamed the "Military Model" in an attempt to broaden sales beyond the American Boy Scouts. The description also clarifies the distinction between the American Boy Scouts and the later, more prominent Boy Scouts of America, touching on naming rights disputes and the BSA's eventual distancing from firearms.
This video offers a sentimental and detailed look at a Norinco SKS rifle chambered in 7.62x39. The presenter, who identifies the SKS as their first firearm and the one used for their first deer hunt, breaks down the rifle's classic Chinese variant features. Key aspects covered include the 10-round internal magazine, iron sights, bayonet lug, and how its weight aids recoil management. The video also touches upon the rifle's accuracy, reliability, and suitability for beginners and collectors, framing it as a piece of personal legacy and nostalgia.
This YouTube video, titled "The French Finger Trap: MAS-36 Bayonet Shenanigans," focuses on the MAS-36 rifle and its associated bayonet. The description hints at unusual or humorous interactions with the bayonet, possibly demonstrating its unique features or a specific method of attachment/use. The video likely explores the history and functionality of this French military firearm, with an emphasis on the bayonet's characteristics.
This video showcases Brownells' new line of AR-15 and BRN-4 armorers tools, designed to simplify firearm assembly and maintenance. The introduction covers essential tools like the upper receiver vice block, BRN-4 gas block and bayonet lug bench block, lower receiver magwell block, and a buffer tube alignment tool. These products aim to provide secure and stable support for various AR platform builds, with future videos promising detailed demonstrations of each tool's proper usage.
This video announces the availability of the Springfield Armory Hellion, a US-market version of the VHS-2 bullpup rifle, now featuring a 20-inch barrel. The description highlights that this barrel length matches the common military pattern (VHS-2D) and that the US semi-automatic configuration includes a military-correct muzzle device, rifle grenade launcher barrel rings, and a bayonet lug. It also mentions the need for a VHS magazine well and proprietary magazines for a complete clone. The video points viewers to weaponsandwar.tv for firearms history content and provides links to Patreon, Floatplane, and a merchandise shop.
This video from AT3 Tactical explains the function and purpose of the bayonet lug on the AR-15 platform. It delves into the specifics of this attachment point, which is often overlooked but is a key feature for certain accessories. The description also highlights AT3 Tactical's Amazon presence, monthly giveaways, and provides links to their comprehensive AR-15 Beginner's Guide and AR-10 Builder's Guide, indicating a focus on educational content for AR platform enthusiasts.
This video provides a detailed guide on how to authenticate an M1897 Trench Gun, differentiating between World War I and World War II models. It meticulously outlines specific serial number ranges, finish types, frame construction, barrel characteristics, handguard hole counts, bayonet lug features, stock details (wrist, comb, fluting, stamps), buttplate material, and sling swivel placement for each era. The description also highlights the importance of specific stamps like 'U.S.', flaming bombs, and inspector marks. The video aims to help collectors and enthusiasts identify genuine examples of this iconic firearm.
This video provides a review of the Romanian CGR AK-47 rifle, highlighting its suitability for the commercial market without compromising quality. The reviewer praises its forged trunnion and barrel, bayonet lug, and cleaning rod. He notes it's a "smooth shooting rifle" and thanks Century Arms for providing the rifle and Red Army Standard ammunition. Fiocchi USA is also thanked for supplying ammunition. The video features Robbie Wheaton's YouTube channel and includes affiliate links for Sportsman's Guide, USCCA, Rubber Dummies, Getzone.com, and a Patreon link for Team Sootch Minuteman. It concludes with a call to like and subscribe for more gun reviews.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Burgess 1878 Military Carbine, also known as the Whitney-Burgess-Morse. The presenter highlights its potential as a competitor to Winchester rifles, particularly its ability to chamber the powerful .45-70 Government cartridge. Challenges faced during its short production run, including issues with the lifter mechanism leading to double feeds and sensitive UMC primers, are discussed. The video showcases two rare military carbine variants: a first model with top-loading and a third model with a bayonet lug, noting the overwhelming preference for side-loading configurations.
This video analyzes a Japanese WW2 training machine gun designed to replicate the handling of the Type 96 and Type 99 Nambu guns. These firearms used wooden-bullet blank ammunition for safe military drill instruction. The video details their simple blowback mechanism, dummy gas systems for bayonet use, and screw-based construction for ease of production. It notes the variety of configurations and companies that produced these training weapons, often lacking identifying marks. The presenter highlights that the example shown is a complex, well-preserved model but is missing its magazine, a common issue. A strong warning is issued against firing live ammunition and a reminder about NFA registration requirements for machine guns in the US.
This video explores the W+F Bern C42 and E22 rifles, prototypes submitted for the Swiss military's Sturmgewehr 90 trials. The C42 is chambered in 5.56mm, while the E22 uses 6.45x48mm. Both feature a rotating bolt with a long-stroke gas piston, drawing parallels to the Stgw 57 in ergonomics. Carbine and rifle variants were offered, with interchangeable barrels. The rifles also boasted bayonet lugs, grenade launching capabilities, and bipods, features absent on carbines. Ultimately, these designs lost to SIG due to superior accuracy and a critically flawed charging handle design that was easily lost, a significant issue for Swiss reservist doctrine.
This YouTube video reviews the SCR Rifle, presented as a potential solution for individuals in "restricted states" where traditional AR-15 rifles are illegal. The reviewer highlights the SCR's "featureless" design, lacking common "evil" features. The video begins with a discussion of a broken rifle but moves on to a positive assessment of the SCR's smooth shooting, accuracy, and fun factor. It's compared to the KelTec SU16CA. The content is aimed at "TNPrs" (presumably "The New Pioneer" or similar term implying preppers or those in challenging environments) who may need to possess "featureless" rifles. The reviewer also promotes their Patreon for exclusive content and giveaways.
