This video focuses on the Darne Model 1892 Rotary Shotgun, a unique firearm from French history. The description highlights its rotary action, double-barrel configuration, and the 12 gauge caliber. It's categorized under 'forgotten weapons' and delves into the historical significance of this antique shotgun, originating from France.
This video explores the Darne Model 1933, a rare interwar French machine gun with a focus on its economic and modular design. Originally conceived as an aircraft weapon, it was developed by Darne, a company primarily known for shotguns. The design was modular, allowing for adaptation into magazine-fed and belt-fed infantry versions, as well as various aerial configurations. The example featured is an infantry model chambered in 7.5x54mm. The video highlights the gun's historical context, its adoption by the French Air Force and other nations, and thanks the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels for access.
This video explores the 1926 Darne machine gun, a French aircraft armament developed by Darne, a company primarily known for shotguns. Originally conceived during WWI, the design was refined and officially adopted by the French Air Force in the 1920s. Approximately 11,000 units were produced, with half going to France and the other half to international clients including Brazil, Turkey, Italy, Yugoslavia, and Spain. The video highlights Darne's ambition to market the mechanism for various roles, such as infantry, fortification, anti-aircraft, and vehicular use, though only the aircraft variant saw significant adoption. The content is presented thanks to the Cody Firearms Museum.
This video explores lesser-known modern French gunmakers that are still in operation. It highlights 10 different manufacturers, providing links to their websites for viewers to explore. The content is aimed at firearms enthusiasts who appreciate fine gun craftsmanship and might be looking for unique pieces. The video encourages viewer engagement through channel memberships and merchandise.
This video showcases two Darne shotguns, highlighting their unconventional French design and unique action mechanisms. The creator expresses admiration for these historical firearms and provides a link to Holts Auctioneers for further information. The video also includes calls to action for channel memberships, merchandise, and social media engagement, along with links to their podcast and personal Instagram.
This video showcases the Darne "Canardière Portative", a rare shoulder-fired punt gun from the era of market hunting. The presenter details its history, features, and the context of its use in harvesting waterfowl. While larger punt guns were boat-mounted, this smaller variant offered shoulder-firing capability, albeit with significant recoil requiring a rope breeching rig for stabilization. The gun's design, including its rolling block action and substantial barrel length, highlights the specialized nature of early waterfowl hunting equipment.
This video delves into the Darne Model 1892 Rotary Shotgun, highlighting its unique rotating breechblock system. While the Darne 1897 sliding breech side-by-side is noted as their most popular model, the description emphasizes the 1892 as a creative and functional, albeit commercially unsuccessful, invention from the 1880s, representing an interesting piece of firearms history.
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