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 delves into the Galand de Guerre Model 1872 revolver, questioning its exclusion from military service despite its perceived quality. The content focuses on historical context and the firearm's design, exploring why it may have been overlooked or deemed unsuitable for widespread military adoption. It highlights the historical significance of this antique French firearm.
This video focuses on the Darne Model 1892 Rotary Shotgun, a unique firearm from French history. The description highlights its rotary action, double-barrel configuration, and the 12 gauge caliber. It's categorized under 'forgotten weapons' and delves into the historical significance of this antique shotgun, originating from France.
This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the MGD PM9, a rare rotary-action submachine gun. The content focuses on the historical context and unique mechanical design of this French SMG. Given the channel's focus and the title, the video likely provides an in-depth look at the firearm's development, operation, and significance within firearms history, potentially showcasing its rarity and unusual mechanism.
This video explores the firearms used by the American Revolutionary Militia, debunking the myth of widespread rifle ownership. It highlights that the majority of militia members were armed with common smoothbore hunting flintlocks, specifically the French "fusil de chasse." The term "fusil de chasse" is explained as a French term for shotgun, still in use today. The video also references a book titled "The Jar of Severed Hands."
This video provides an in-depth look at the Gevarm D3 and D4 submachine guns, highlighting their history as an economical alternative to the MAT-49. It details their simple blowback action, stamped construction, and the two available versions (D3 with a wooden stock and D4 with a wire stock). The video covers their testing by the French Army, limited adoption by security organizations like the French CRS and Paris Police, and export sales. The analysis also includes a detailed examination of gun features, disassembly, reassembly, fire control group, and receiver, with thanks extended to the IRCGN for access.
This video explores the lever-delayed prototype SMG series from the French MAS (Manufacture d'armes de Saint-Étienne) developed in 1948. While the Tulle MAT-49 eventually won the adoption competition, the MAS design showcased an interesting lever-delayed system, reminiscent of later FAMAS rifles. The content covers various prototypes, highlighting differences in stock design and barrel length, and discusses their performance in trials, noting the complexity and cost of the lever-delayed action compared to simpler blowback systems. Access to these prototypes was granted by the IRCGN.
This video delves into the experimental French submachine gun designs from the Chatellerault Arsenal, specifically the MAC48 and its lighter variant, the MAC48LS. These designs, developed in 1948 as part of a program that would eventually lead to the MAT-49, were influenced by the Sten and M3 Grease Gun. The MAC48 features a wooden stock and pistol grip, chambered in 9x19mm and utilizing MP40 magazines. The MAC48LS, a simplified and lighter version, incorporates a telescoping wire stock and a folding magazine well, drawing it closer to the final adopted design. The video thanks the French IRCGN for providing access to these unique firearms.
This is Part 1 of a multi-part series focused on restoring a MAT-49 parts kit into a functional submachine gun. The creator, identifying as a gun designer/builder/manufacturer, emphasizes the importance of learning through reassembling chopped-up parts kits. This video will document the process, with the ultimate goal of having a fully operational firearm.
This video explores the MAS Type 62, a French rifle that draws inspiration from the FAL platform but with unique French design elements. The presenter thanks the French IRCGN for granting access to this rare firearm. The video delves into the specifics of this rifle, offering insights into its design and potential historical significance within French firearms development. It's presented as a comparative piece, highlighting how France interpreted the successful FAL concept with their own modifications.
This video dives into the unique "Le Redoutable," a 20-shot, double-barrel revolver chambered in 6.35mm, manufactured by Manufrance. Introduced around 1910-1911, it featured an innovative cylinder design with staggered chambers and superposed barrels to accommodate its high capacity. The description highlights its status as a luxury item, priced comparably to high-end semi-automatic pistols of the era. The video also touches upon its counterpart, the "Le Terrible," and the discontinuation of the Manufrance catalog during WWI.
This YouTube video features a "Minute of Mae" segment focusing on the French Hotchkiss 1914 firearm. The description encourages viewers to support the channel through Patreon and SubscribeStar, and to purchase merchandise from their shop. It also highlights that this clip is a part of a larger "Primer episode" and provides a link for viewers to access the full content. The content appears to be educational and informative, offering a brief look at a specific historical firearm.
