This video explores a rare French firearm prototype, the MAT 1955, a short-recoil, tilting bolt, gear-ratio-delayed rifle. Developed as a potential improvement for the MAS 1949, it chambered the 7.5x54mm cartridge and utilized 20-round detachable magazines. The video details its open-bolt firing mechanism and a later iteration in 1956 that reduced weight by incorporating aluminum. Despite its innovative design, the rifle was ultimately unsuccessful and not adopted by the French Army. The presentation acknowledges a correction regarding the gear ratio's function, clarifying its role in bolt acceleration for reliable cycling, drawing parallels to systems in the Browning M1917/1919 and Lahti L35.
Dragonman showcases a new acquisition, a 1919 Browning machine gun, bringing his collection to 26. He teases upcoming videos demonstrating some of his untested firearms. The description also promotes an upcoming annual machine gun shoot event on September 18th and 19th, offering rentals of over 200 firearms. Additionally, it highlights the diverse historical firearms displayed on their museum tours, spanning from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts. The video provides a link to their website for more information and merchandise.
This video showcases several iconic American machine guns utilized during World War II. The description specifically mentions shooting the Reising, Thompson, Grease Gun, Browning BAR, Browning M1919, and Browning M2. It appears to be a demonstration and potentially a range test of these historical firearms, with a Patreon link for further support. The included hashtags suggest a focus on the firearms themselves, their historical context, and a general gun-related audience.
This TFBTV episode dives deep into the history and performance of the M60 light machine gun. Host James Reeves explores its development, compares it to contemporaries like the Browning M1919 and FN's M240 and M249 SAW, and examines U.S. Army reports on its effectiveness, range, accuracy, and reliability. The video also touches on controversies surrounding testing and features 'Rambo-style' shooting tests, concluding with a walk-around and an assessment of whether the M60's replacement was the right decision.
Brownells Gun Tech Keith Ford explores early 20th-century belt-fed machine guns from the Rock Island Auction Company, focusing on John Moses Browning's designs. The video highlights the Colt-Browning M1895 "Potato Digger," the first successful gas-operated machine gun adopted by the U.S. military, discussing its operation and calibers (.30-40 Krag, 6mm Lee Navy, .30-06). It then examines the water-cooled Browning M1917 and the lighter, air-cooled M1919, detailing their service history from WWI through the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.
This video delves into the world of semi-automatic conversions of the iconic Browning M1919 machine gun, highlighting its accessibility in the US market. The description explains that the M1919's closed-bolt design simplifies conversion, unlike many open-bolt designs that require significant alteration. A key factor in its availability is the large surplus of M1919s from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the late 1990s. These guns, often imported as parts kits, were readily built into semi-automatic variants. The video specifically examines modifications made by Israel to improve the design and adapt it to the 7.62mm NATO cartridge, a change from its original .30-06 chambering.
This video showcases a rare and impressive 200% scale, fully functional (non-firing) training model of the Browning M1919A6 machine gun. Manufactured by the Reflectone Corporation during WWII, these models were designed to instruct soldiers on the operation, loading, malfunction clearance, and disassembly of the real weapon without sacrificing combat-ready firearms. The model features all parts as working copies of the original, with reduced spring tension for ease of manipulation. Although appearing similar to an M1919A4, it possesses the A6 barrel profile, with the stock and bipod omitted as they were deemed mechanically irrelevant for training purposes. The presenter highlights the sophisticated craftsmanship of these models, which are often overlooked in dusty gun shops.
This YouTube video from VSO Gun Channel features a Browning M1919 machine gun chambered in 7.62x54R, demonstrated in full-auto. The description highlights that VSO Gun Channel operates as an educational resource for VSO Media LLC and a testing/evaluation contract lab for VSOrdnance LLC. They emphasize that they do not sell firearms and their content promotes responsible gun ownership and safety. The video's subject matter was provided by a third party at no cost, and VSO retains creative rights, including the ability to publish negative aspects. They clarify that their testing services are separate from their publishing platform and that opinions cannot be bought.
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