This YouTube video showcases a successful disassembly of the Trials Berthier Semiauto Rifle. Based on the title and provided hashtags, the content likely delves into the technical aspects of the firearm, focusing on its internal mechanisms and how to take it apart for maintenance or examination. The mention of 'forgotten weapons' suggests it might highlight a less common or historical firearm.
This YouTube video focuses on the French Berthier Rifle. While the description includes a wide array of popular gaming and broad firearm terms, the core subject is a specific historical rifle. The title clearly indicates the primary topic, making it a direct informational video for those interested in this particular firearm.
This video is a review of the book "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016" by Ian. The book serves as a comprehensive reference guide to identify French military rifles encountered in museums, gun shows, and collections. It covers 10 different rifle models including the Chassepot, Gras, Kropatschek, Lebel, Berthier, RSC, MAS 36, MAS semiauto, FR, and FAMAS, with each chapter detailing the history, variations, markings, production, combat use, and mechanics of the rifles. The author highlights the outstanding photography and the book's broad scope compared to other English-language resources on French rifles.
This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide array of firearms-related topics and tangents. Key discussions include modern squad weapons, favorite historical sites, daily schedules, the advantages of toggle locking systems, and the potential comeback of Gyrojet ammunition. The video also touches on aerial guns, video backlog, the feasibility of the 6mm Lee Navy with modern materials, helical magazines, rifle importation, specific historical firearms like Berthier rifles and Broomhandle Mausers, and the possibility of modernizing the H&K P7. Other subjects include single-feed pistol magazines, the 8mm Kurz cartridge, big-bore pistols, the rationale behind judging service rifles, and collaborations with other YouTubers. Further topics delve into the FN MAG, the reasons behind the lack of top-feed LMGs, new modular platforms in 6.5/6.8mm cartridges, the failure of the Walther MPK/MPL, gunsmithing support for rare guns, WW2 German use of captured small arms, the Steyr-Hahn machine pistol, variable pitch recoil springs, bump stocks, post-FW plans, constant recoil guns, puzzling military adoptions, WW1 small arms, and a comparison of HK and AR15 irons.
This "Apocrypha" episode from Forgotten Weapons delves into "Weird Berthiers," suggesting an exploration of unusual or lesser-known variants of Berthier rifles. The description highlights that this content is available behind the scenes for Patrons, with a link provided to the Patreon page for tiered access starting at $3/month. The video likely offers an in-depth look at the historical and technical aspects of these specific firearms, appealing to enthusiasts of historical military arms and obscure firearm designs. It's part of a regular series for supporters of the channel.
This video features a rare opportunity to shoot the Berthier Cuirassier carbine, a scarce variant of the Berthier rifle. The host is shown firing a few rounds at a steel plate target located 300 meters away. While the "feldgrau" silhouette target isn't visible on camera, the shooting experience with this historically significant firearm is the primary focus. The description also includes links to Patreon and merchandise.
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.
This video explores the French 1907/15-M34 rifle, a significant conversion of the Berthier rifle chambered for the new 7.5mm rimless cartridge adopted after WWI. It details the reasons for the conversion, the technical modifications including a new barrel and internal magazine, and its service with French troops during WWII, including its use by German occupation forces as the Gewehr 241(f). The video highlights the transition from the older 8mm Lebel cartridge to a more modern round and the evolution of French small arms.
This video delves into the significant "Modifié 1916" upgrade to the Berthier rifle and carbine system. The overhaul, initiated in 1916 and produced from 1917, introduced key improvements such as an upper handguard and an extended 5-round magazine, bringing it in line with German Mauser capacities. The update also refined sights for quicker target acquisition, though a planned dust cover was omitted. While limited numbers saw combat before the Armistice, the M16 pattern became the standard French military armament until World War II, with carbine production continuing until 1939.
This video presents a literature review of English-language books on French military firearms. The presenter discusses several books covering various French arms, including rifles, pistols, and machine guns, from historical periods up to the mid-20th century. He notes the limited availability of comprehensive references, particularly for bolt-action rifles like the Lebel and Berthier, and mentions he is working on a book to fill that gap. Specific books highlighted include "French Military Arms" by James Hicks, "Proud Promise" on French semi-automatic rifles, "Honour Bound" on the Chauchat machine rifle, "The Last Bolt Gun" on the MAS-36, "The French 1935 Pistols," and "Military Handguns of France."
This video explores the often-overlooked dust covers designed for World War 1 combat rifles, specifically examining French and German examples. It details the French 'couvre culasse,' a simple sheet metal shield for the Lebel and Berthier rifles, noting its integration and subsequent removal from certain upgrades. The video also discusses the German military's attempts to develop an effective dust cover, starting with an ill-fated cloth model and progressing to metal versions that faced challenges with material shortages and design practicality. The focus is on the historical development and implementation of these protective accessories in the harsh trench warfare conditions of WWI.
This video explores the Winchester G30 prototypes developed by Ed Browning. After his initial rifle design was rejected by the US military, Browning refined it, incorporating a shortened action and an annular gas piston. He presented two prototypes to Winchester in 1938, hoping they would acquire the design. Winchester, seeking a self-loading rifle for potential military use, saw merit in Browning's work and purchased the design, bringing him on for further development. Winchester officially designated the rifle the G30. The design drew inspiration from the 1911 pistol's tilting bolt and had a trigger housing reminiscent of French Berthier rifles. While functional, the annular gas piston proved challenging. Following Browning's death in 1939, David Marshall Williams took over the project.
