Videos tagged with EM2

This Q&A video delves into British small arms of World War Two, addressing numerous user questions. Topics include the effectiveness of the Vickers .50, the design choices of the Sten and its magazines, comparisons with the Owen submachine gun, and the absence of British semi-automatic rifles during the war. It also touches on early British assault rifle concepts, the EM2's bolt closure, the use of Allied weapons, the PIAT's classification, Bren vs. Degtyarev machine guns, the possibility of a .45 ACP Sten, M3 Grease Gun procurement, a .455 British SMG, Sten vs. Lanchester, LSW variants of the EM1/EM2, the BESA's caliber choice, interwar missed opportunities, naval small arms, the .280 cartridge, the MP44's influence, Enfield sights, Sten selector functionality, American use of British arms, the Lee vs. Mauser action, Sten vs. Grease Gun comparisons, and the No4 Enfield's adoption across the Commonwealth. The video features insights from Jonathan Ferguson.

This video explores the lesser-known history of the Colt 1911's smaller 9mm variant and the British Army's serious consideration of adopting it. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson delves into this story, linking it to the EM2 rifle. The Royal Armouries, a UK national collection of arms and armour, presents this content, offering insights into behind-the-scenes operations, combat demonstrations, and expert knowledge. The video encourages viewer engagement through comments and provides links to support the museum, purchase books, and obtain tickets for events.

This video features Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, discussing the British EM2 bullpup rifle during the 1950s NATO trials. The trials aimed to standardize a single rifle and cartridge for all NATO nations following the logistical challenges of World War II. Ferguson, who has authored a book on British bullpup firearms, delves into the competing design philosophies of nations like the United States and the United Kingdom during this critical period of military development. The discussion highlights the historical context and technical considerations that shaped the future of infantry small arms.

This video announces a Kickstarter campaign for Jonathan Ferguson's new book, "Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901 - 2020." Recorded at the Cody Firearms Museum, the discussion highlights the book's comprehensive coverage of British bullpup firearm development, from early prototypes like the Thorneycroft and Godsal rifles to the iconic SA80 series. Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, brings extensive archival access and original research to the project. The book also covers various EM series rifles, the Enfield Weapon System, SA80 variants, and other developmental and civilian weapons, serving as a successor to "Chassepot to FAMAS."

This YouTube Q&A video covers a wide range of firearms topics, including the British adoption of the Besa machine gun, potential Magpul Masada/ACR upper receiver compatibility with AR-15 platforms, the unpopularity of auto-ejecting magazines, and impressive small arms development by smaller countries. It also delves into the pros and cons of en-bloc clips, the future of smaller/faster handgun cartridges, methods of measuring group size, guns with added ballast for recoil control, open-bolt/closed-bolt firing mechanisms, the future of the SIG 550 series in the US, and the potential for an ebook version of 'Chassepot to FAMAS'. Other discussions include the Dreyse rifle's suitability for the US Civil War, surprising auction prices, an incident with an EM2 rifle, the most advanced arms conceivable around 1900, thoughts on the Daewoo K2, French trials of the Madsen LMG, left-handed firearm designs, the British 4.85mm cartridge, a lunch at Rock Island Auction Co., a hypothetical weapon choice for fighting Franco in 1936, interesting firearm locking and operating systems, and which 'Forgotten Weapon' the host wishes to see back in production. The video also briefly mentions reproduction French WW1 uniforms.