This video segment from 'American Rifleman Television' focuses on the iconic French Charleville musket, a significant military longarm of the 18th and 19th centuries. Executive Editor Evan Brune details its history, noting its use in mid-18th century wars and the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Waterloo. He clarifies that 'Charleville' refers to a class of muskets made at various French arsenals, not just the Charleville factory, and explains the name's sticking power due to its association with the American Revolution. The video encourages viewers to find full segments on americanrifleman.org/videos/artv.
This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the historic Model 1841 "Mississippi" rifle, a percussion-primed longarm that served as a sharpshooter's weapon in the U.S. military during the mid-19th century transition from flintlocks. The segment highlights the rifle's aesthetic appeal, considered by some to be one of the best-looking small arms of the era, and features on-range shooting footage. It also directs viewers to American Rifleman's website for full episodes and provides information for tuning into "American Rifleman TV" on the Outdoor Channel. A call to action to join the NRA is also included.
This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from American Rifleman Television focuses on the No. 4 Lee-Enfield rifle, the standard British service rifle of World War II. The video highlights its significant production numbers and its role in arming French Resistance groups by 1944. It also mentions overseas production in Canada and the United States. The segment provides details of these unique rifles, with Executive Editor Evan Brune discussing their history and distribution.
This "American Rifleman Television" segment explores the history and functionality of the Maynard carbine, a breechloading firearm design from the era preceding the American Civil War. Developed by Dr. Edward Maynard, a dentist and inventor, the carbine featured a unique tape primer system, eliminating the need for traditional percussion caps. The video highlights its simple and robust design, noting its potential as a military contract contender, though it faced stiff competition. The segment also touches on Dr. Maynard's background and other firearm patents.
This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the M1 and M1A1 Thompson submachine guns, highlighting their development as a cost-effective wartime expedient compared to the earlier, more expensive M1928A1 model. It details design simplifications, such as the elimination of the Blish locking system for a blowback operation, removal of barrel cooling fins, Cutts compensator, and complex sights, along with the switch to stick magazines. The evolution leading to the M1A1, featuring a further simplified fire-control mechanism, is also discussed. The video emphasizes the widespread use of the M1 Thompson by various branches of the U.S. military and its allies during World War II, particularly in the Pacific theater.
This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the French FRF2 sniper rifle, a domestically developed precision rifle that evolved from pre-World War II bolt-action designs. Initially based on the MAS-36, the FRF1 was modified for optics and a free-floated barrel. The FRF2, developed in 1986, adopted the 7.62 NATO caliber to meet alliance standards. Despite its dated appearance, it featured a wood stock, pistol grip, and polymer barrel shroud. The FRF2 served as France's standard sniper rifle until 2018, seeing some use in the War on Terror. Many imported rifles are in excellent condition due to limited service use, offering good accuracy at range. The video highlights its unique place in Cold War and post-Cold War military history.
This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" explores the history and design of the iconic Remington Model 700 bolt-action rifle. It traces the rifle's origins as Remington's answer to the Winchester Model 70, highlighting its "three rings of steel" design for robustness and ease of manufacture. The video differentiates between the ADL and BDL models, with the BDL featuring more aesthetic enhancements. It also touches upon the Model 700's significant military adoption, including its use in the US Marine Corps' M40 sniper rifle and the US Army's M24 SWS, underscoring its reputation for ruggedness, reliability, and accuracy across various calibers.
This video features John Hollister from SIG Sauer discussing the company's comprehensive approach to firearms platforms. The conversation, hosted by Evan Brune of Shooting Illustrated, likely delves into the various products and systems SIG Sauer offers within the firearms industry, covering a broad range of their offerings.
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