This video showcases an extremely unusual experimental pre-WWI Ross .30-06 machine gun, a prototype submitted to the British War Office in 1914. While its Ross MkIII lineage is visible in the bolt and receiver, it features a long-stroke gas piston, an upside-down action, a 25-round magazine, and a thumbhole stock reminiscent of the Lewis gun. One example was tested in .303 caliber in the UK, while the .30-06 variant featured here was sent to the US for testing. The featured gun, from the Canadian War Museum's collection, offers a rare look at this obscure piece of firearms history.
This video examines an experimental Ross Machine Gun, a modified Mk III straight-pull bolt-action rifle. The modification includes a gas piston and trigger for automatic fire, and a unique forced-air cooling system. The cooling system features a one-way ratchet mechanism that spins a fan when the bolt cycles, directing air through a barrel shroud. This innovation was likely developed around 1915-1916 for potential military contracts that never materialized. The firearm was filmed with the cooperation of the Canadian War Museum.
This video offers a quick look at a rare Vickers, Sons & Maxim 37mm MkIII "Pompom" Automatic Cannon, currently on display at the Canadian War Museum. The cannon fires a 37 x 124mm cartridge with either explosive or armor-piercing projectiles at a rate of 300 rounds per minute. It was historically used on a coastal patrol vessel and, despite its firepower, saw limited combat use, with some being adapted for anti-aircraft roles by World War I. The video highlights the historical significance and scarce nature of this particular firearm.
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