Videos tagged with FN CAL

This video explores the French trials of various 5.56mm rifles in the 1970s, focusing on the FN CAL's attempt to meet the French Army's requirements. While the FN CAL already featured a four-position selector (safe/semi/full/burst), it lacked sufficient grenade launching capability. The video showcases modified FN CAL prototypes equipped with unique grenade launching hardware, as tested alongside competitors like the HK33 and M16. Despite these modifications, the HK33 was ultimately deemed the best performer but politically unacceptable, leading to the FAMAS being chosen. The video touches upon the FN CAL's broader unsuccessful trials and FN's subsequent development of the FNC. Footage was provided by the IRCGN.

This video delves into the FN CAL rifle, specifically focusing on its experimental rifle grenade capability during French trials. It explores a unique modification or feature of this often-forgotten firearm prototype. The content likely showcases the historical significance and technical aspects of integrating grenade launchers onto standard service rifles, providing insight into military development and innovation.

This video explores the H&K 33F, a variant of the HK33 rifle developed for French military trials in the 1970s to meet requirements for rifle grenade launching. The HK33F was modified with features like a reinforced magazine well, a 4-position fire control group with 3-round burst, and grenade-specific sights. Despite performing well, it was politically rejected in favor of the domestic FAMAS. The video also details a second iteration of the HK33F, assembled in France for the Berlin police due to treaty restrictions on West German arms entering East Germany. These export models, while outwardly similar, lacked grenade adaptations and featured heavy barrels. The description highlights the historical context of French arms procurement and the role of MAS in distributing HK firearms.

This YouTube video focuses on the FN CAL, highlighting it as a 'GRAIL ALERT!' and a 'mini FAL'. The creator expresses it as one of their favorite guns in their collection. The description also includes links to merchandise, a secondary YouTube channel, social media profiles, and a Patreon for support, suggesting a content creator deeply involved in the firearms community.

This video explores the rare FN CAL (Carabine Automatique Legere), Fabrique Nationale's initial attempt at a 5.56mm rifle. The creator highlights its scarcity and takes the rifle to the range, noting its performance exceeded expectations. The FN CAL was ultimately succeeded by the more successful FNC. The description also links to the creator's Patreon, Utreon, and Floatplane channels, as well as their merchandise store.

This video from Rock Island Auction Company showcases a semi-automatic civilian variant of the FN FNC 5.56 NATO rifle. Hosted by Keith Ford and Paul Levy, the discussion delves into the FNC's heritage, tracing its lineage from the FN CAL and its influence on the FN SCAR. Key features highlighted include an FAL-style folding stock and pistol grip, AR-15 style receivers, an adjustable gas block, an AK-47-like long-stroke piston system, and a lower receiver and firing mechanism shared with the SCAR. The video also touches upon the FNC's piston system similarity to the FN Minimi/M249 SAW and its use of STANAG 4179 magazines, interchangeable with M16 magazines. The FNC's military adoption by Belgium, Sweden, and Indonesia is also mentioned.

This video features a show-and-tell of a rare Fabrique Nationale CAL rifle by Paul Levy and Brownells Gun Tech Keith Ford. The FN CAL, developed in the early 1960s, was FN's attempt to adapt the FAL platform to fire the M16's 5.56mm round. While it wasn't a widespread success, it served as a precursor to the FN FNC and, indirectly, the FN SCAR. The discussion highlights shared components with the FAL, unique CAL features such as a rotating bolt (instead of tilting), and the use of stamped parts for cost efficiency. The featured example is particularly noteworthy for being full-auto capable and originating from Rock Island Auctions.

This video dives into the FN CAL (Carabine Automatique Leger), FN's early 5.56mm rifle that served as a precursor to the more successful FN FNC. Despite being light and handy, the CAL was noted for its complex and expensive design, which led to limited sales. Approximately 12,000 units were produced before FN discontinued the model. The content highlights its historical significance as FN's initial foray into the 5.56mm rifle market as a counterpart to their 7.62mm FAL.

This video features Jerry Miculek testing a rare FN CAL Assault Rifle using a high-speed camera. The FN CAL is highlighted as the first FN rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm. The description notes that early models had both full-auto and burst fire selectors, and only 30,000 were produced. Special thanks are given to Mr. Reed Knight and the Institute of Military Technology. The video also promotes Jerry and Lena Miculek's Facebook pages and Jerry's website.