This episode of "What is this Weapon" features Forgotten Weapons' Ian McCollum and Royal Armouries' Jonathan Ferguson participating in a friendly competition. They present six antique firearms from the Royal Armouries collection, aiming to find the most unusual ones. The video breaks down the competition into rounds focusing on primary weapons, sidearms, and secondary weapons, showcasing a variety of historical firearms. Viewers are encouraged to engage in the comments section and support the Royal Armouries through donations or membership.
This video explores the rare Charlton Automatic Rifle, a unique conversion of a bolt-action firearm to a self-loading rifle. Designed for the New Zealand Home Guard, it allowed the reallocation of Bren guns for active service, serving as an emergency defense weapon against potential Japanese invasion. Despite 1500 being produced, most were destroyed post-war, making surviving examples exceptionally scarce. The video highlights the Royal Armouries' collection and offers resources for further research on the Charlton's manufacture.
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