This "From the Vault" episode features Brownells Gun Tech™ Caleb Savant giving a walkaround of the AT4 shoulder-launched anti-tank weapon. Originally developed by Saab Bofors Dynamics, it was adopted by the U.S. military as the M136 AT4 in 1987 and is manufactured by ATK. The video highlights its use against armored vehicles with its high-explosive projectile and notes that it's a single-shot, disposable weapon. Caleb explains the manual of arms for the AT4, mentioning he has personally fired one. The video emphasizes the weapon's simplicity and effectiveness against tanks, while also clarifying that the example shown is inert.
This video offers a quick look at a rare Vickers, Sons & Maxim 37mm MkIII "Pompom" Automatic Cannon, currently on display at the Canadian War Museum. The cannon fires a 37 x 124mm cartridge with either explosive or armor-piercing projectiles at a rate of 300 rounds per minute. It was historically used on a coastal patrol vessel and, despite its firepower, saw limited combat use, with some being adapted for anti-aircraft roles by World War I. The video highlights the historical significance and scarce nature of this particular firearm.
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