This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing and showcasing the De Lisle 'Commando' Carbine, a World War II silent carbine prototype. The episode coincides with the pre-order launch of Ferguson's new publication. The description provides links to supporting information, including historical references, photos of a production gun, and articles detailing the De Lisle carbine's design and history. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this content.
This video showcases a custom-built Lithgow No.1 MKIII carbine chambered in .45 ACP. The build draws inspiration from the historical De Lisle Commando Carbine, a suppressed firearm developed in 1942. The video focuses on this unique Australian firearm, highlighting its custom nature and historical influence.
This video from Armament Research Services (ARES) provides an in-depth look at the rare DeLisle carbine, a British silenced firearm developed during World War II. The DeLisle was a unique conversion of the SMLE rifle chambered in .45 ACP, utilizing modified 1911 pistol magazines and featuring a substantial integral suppressor. The description highlights its exceptionally quiet operation due to the subsonic round, large suppressor volume, and sound-dampening bolt handle. Intended for special forces, it differed from the Welrod pistol's role. The video showcases a prototype, standard production models, and the only known folding stock variant, emphasizing the scarcity of original examples despite reproduction efforts.
This video provides an in-depth look at the De Lisle Commando Carbine, a legendary suppressed firearm from WWII. The presenter details its unique construction, featuring a converted Lee Enfield Mk.III* action paired with a large baffle tube and chambered in .45 ACP. The carbine utilized modified 1911 magazines and an 8-inch barrel to fire subsonic rounds, making it exceptionally quiet and ideal for clandestine operations. The description highlights its rarity, with only 129 known production examples, primarily issued to elite units like the SOE and Royal Marine Commandos. The video also touches upon the challenges faced by YouTube gun channels regarding demonetization and encourages viewer support through Patreon.
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