Videos tagged with Fixed Ammunition

This video showcases the historical 40mm Bofors L60 anti-aircraft gun, specifically demonstrating a "round pull down" with a 1934 fixed ammunition disassembling machine. The content focuses on the historical mechanics and operation of this significant artillery piece from a military history perspective. The title and description highlight the age and historical context of the equipment.

This video discusses and showcases a 4-inch (102mm) 4"/50cal fixed ammunition round, specifically one like that fired from the USS Ward's number 3 gun. This event marked the first shot fired by the USA in anger during World War II on December 7th, 1941, targeting a Japanese midget submarine outside Pearl Harbor just hours before the main attack. The description highlights the rarity of such a round and provides its dimensions (102mm projectile, 1220mm overall length).