This video delves into the Winchester G30R, the final iteration of David Marshall Williams' .30 caliber battle rifle project. It traces the lineage from Ed Browning's initial design through Williams' modifications, including the gas tappet system and the shift to a Garand-type rotating bolt. The G30R was a scaled-down version of the M2 that won the Light Rifle trials, eventually becoming the M1 Carbine. Although tested by the Marine Corps and considered by Canada, it was not adopted. The video also touches upon its potential as a BAR replacement, leading to the Winchester Automatic Rifle (WAR).
This video explores the Winchester G30 prototypes developed by Ed Browning. After his initial rifle design was rejected by the US military, Browning refined it, incorporating a shortened action and an annular gas piston. He presented two prototypes to Winchester in 1938, hoping they would acquire the design. Winchester, seeking a self-loading rifle for potential military use, saw merit in Browning's work and purchased the design, bringing him on for further development. Winchester officially designated the rifle the G30. The design drew inspiration from the 1911 pistol's tilting bolt and had a trigger housing reminiscent of French Berthier rifles. While functional, the annular gas piston proved challenging. Following Browning's death in 1939, David Marshall Williams took over the project.
This video delves into the historical significance of the Colt Model 1929 Prototype rifle, designed by Ed Browning. Submitting to US War Department trials, this .276 caliber rifle showcased a recoil-operated, tilting bolt system derived from the 1911 pistol and incorporated an accelerator similar to Browning's machine guns. Despite its innovative design, the rifle was ultimately disqualified due to several functional issues including poor feeding and cooling, an overly long receiver, and excessive weight. The video also touches upon Ed Browning's subsequent modifications, including the transition to a gas piston system, and its later association with Winchester.
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