Videos tagged with French Rifles

This video explores unique "no clip" modifications made by Ethiopian gunsmiths to French Berthier rifles. The presenter, from Forgotten Weapons, examines a few different methods employed to achieve this functionality, highlighting the ingenuity of these historical firearm modifications. The video showcases the practical adaptations made to these rifles without the use of traditional clips.

This video delves into the historical development of French military repeating rifles, tracing their evolution from the Mle 1874 Gras. It highlights the intermediate stage with three patterns of Kropatschek tube-magazine rifles (Mle 1878, 1884, and 1885) before culminating in the iconic Mle 1886 Lebel rifle. The content appears to be a presentation from the American Society of Arms Collectors.

This video features an unboxing of a crate of Ethiopian rifles. The host, from Forgotten Weapons, details the process of opening the crate and examining the surplus rifles sourced from Ethiopia. The content focuses on showcasing the condition and potential identity of these firearms as they are revealed directly from their shipping container.

This video promotes an 18x24 inch poster featuring "Gun Jesus" artwork by LK Designz, available through Headstamp Publishing. The poster is derived from their "Chassepot to FAMAS" book project, with a Kickstarter presale link provided. The description highlights the artwork's quality and acknowledges the effort involved in producing the poster on short notice. It also directs viewers to the book's presale page for those interested.

This video announces the upcoming publication of a reference book titled "Chassepot to FAMAS: French Military Rifles 1866-2016". The author details that the manuscript is nearly complete and photography is underway. A dedicated website, FrenchRifleBook.com, has been launched for book updates and pre-order notifications. Additionally, a cover art contest is announced, running until October 15th, seeking designs with an antiquarian, faux leather theme. Prizes include premium and signed copies of the book for the winning artists.

This "Apocrypha" episode from Forgotten Weapons delves into "Weird Berthiers," suggesting an exploration of unusual or lesser-known variants of Berthier rifles. The description highlights that this content is available behind the scenes for Patrons, with a link provided to the Patreon page for tiered access starting at $3/month. The video likely offers an in-depth look at the historical and technical aspects of these specific firearms, appealing to enthusiasts of historical military arms and obscure firearm designs. It's part of a regular series for supporters of the channel.

This Q&A session covers a wide range of firearm-related topics, including ammunition feeding mechanisms (belts vs. links), the historical factors influencing gun manufacturing locations, and specific caliber choices like France's avoidance of 7.62 NATO. The discussion delves into specific firearms like the CMMG Guard, the historical function of proof houses, and the 6mm Lee Navy cartridge. It also touches upon modern military applications of 7.62mm NATO rifles, unique design features like straight triggers on French rifles, and hypothetical choices for Old West revolvers. The video explores magazine design, the development of semi-automatic rifles before WWII, potential modernizations of the M1941 Johnson, and the future of the 5.56mm NATO cartridge. Additional questions cover collectible firearms for Anglophiles, US intermediate cartridge development, surplus ammunition sourcing, the rarity of straight-pull military rifles, potential Mosin improvements, inertial locking mechanisms, and specific rifles like the FX-05 and Type 89, as well as legal conversion of open-bolt SMG kits.

This video is a "State of the Channel" update for 2018 from Forgotten Weapons. The creator outlines ambitious plans for the year, including travel to South Africa and France for filming, touring World War One battlefields in America, writing a reference guide to French rifles, and committing to a daily video schedule. He also announces collaborations with InRangeTV, Indy Neidell, and other channels for a major World War Two documentary project. The content will continue to feature shooting matches, book reviews, history, mechanics, and "odd and unusual guns."

This video delves into French rifle ammunition, specifically the 8mm Lebel and 7.5mm French cartridges. It details the historical development of the 8mm Lebel, from its origins as a necked-down 11mm Gras to various bullet types (flat-nosed, spitzer, lead-cored, solid brass) and loadings designed for different firearm types and performance needs, including the crucial warning about the 1932 'N' loading. The evolution of the 7.5mm French cartridge is also covered, highlighting the safety issue with 8mm Mauser and the subsequent adoption of the rimless 7.5x54mm as the standard until the 1970s.

This video presents a literature review of English-language books on French military firearms. The presenter discusses several books covering various French arms, including rifles, pistols, and machine guns, from historical periods up to the mid-20th century. He notes the limited availability of comprehensive references, particularly for bolt-action rifles like the Lebel and Berthier, and mentions he is working on a book to fill that gap. Specific books highlighted include "French Military Arms" by James Hicks, "Proud Promise" on French semi-automatic rifles, "Honour Bound" on the Chauchat machine rifle, "The Last Bolt Gun" on the MAS-36, "The French 1935 Pistols," and "Military Handguns of France."

This video explores the often-overlooked dust covers designed for World War 1 combat rifles, specifically examining French and German examples. It details the French 'couvre culasse,' a simple sheet metal shield for the Lebel and Berthier rifles, noting its integration and subsequent removal from certain upgrades. The video also discusses the German military's attempts to develop an effective dust cover, starting with an ill-fated cloth model and progressing to metal versions that faced challenges with material shortages and design practicality. The focus is on the historical development and implementation of these protective accessories in the harsh trench warfare conditions of WWI.