This Q&A video features Msgt. (Ret) John Keene, a professional in the firearms business and a collector, discussing various aspects of collectible machine guns. Topics include valuation based on nationality, provenance, and mechanical characteristics, as well as legal definitions of machine guns, DEWAT paperwork, best and worst Cold War SMGs, the future demand for transferrable machine guns, ammunition acquisition for cannons, starting a machine gun collection, the MAC family of guns, the prevalence of 'enemy' vs. 'allied' MGs on the registry, the possibility of machine gun amnesties, the impact of binary triggers on values, surprising machine guns encountered, the influence of parts and accessory availability on value, and an opinion on the M60. The video also promotes Patreon, Floatplane, and merchandise.
This is part two of a November 2019 Q&A session covering a wide range of firearms-related topics. Questions range from AR maintenance, mud testing the Galil Ace, sourcing French military rifle parts (MAS-36), innovative "empty magazine" bolt lock mechanisms, magazine capacity restrictions and caliber choices (5.56 vs .308), mating the BRN-180 to a CAV-15 lower, finding and reactivating DEWAT Chauchat firearms, the utility of 32 ACP, assistance with gear for "Finnish brutality" events, opinions on French firearms beyond the FAMAS, ALG trigger performance in AKs, comparing the SVD to battle rifles (FAL, G3, AR-10), the feasibility of WW1 rifle volley fire at long ranges, views on sporterized Enfields, big bore AR cartridges (450, 458, 50), franchising "Brutality" matches, advantages of enclosed vs. open emitter red dot sights, and a brief discussion on alcoholic preferences (Scotch, Bourbon, Mezcal).
This video features retired Master Sergeant John Keene, an NFA specialist, explaining the complex terminology surrounding legal machine guns in the United States. He clarifies common misconceptions, such as the non-existent "Class III License," and defines terms like pre-May, post-May, pre-86, post-86, transferrable, defat, and deactivated. The discussion aims to demystify who can legally purchase a machine gun and the associated acquisition process, offering a clearer understanding of this intricate topic for viewers.
This video showcases the reactivation and range testing of an 8mm French Chauchat, originally a "dewat" (Deactivated War Trophy). The presenter details the process of removing deactivation welds, installing spare parts (bolt and barrel assembly), and navigating the ATF's Form 5 process. The initial range test revealed ejection issues, leading to the installation of a new extractor. A subsequent test run was largely successful, with the firearm functioning well, except for one faulty magazine. The video concludes with plans for a two-gun match, highlighting the successful restoration of a functional Chauchat.
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