This video explores Italy's World War I heavy machine gun, the FIAT-Revelli Modello 1914. It details its development as a domestic alternative to the Maxim, its delayed blowback system with a wedge under mechanical disadvantage, and its unique 50-round mousetrap magazine. The description highlights the gun's circulating water jacket operated by a hand-cranked pump and its service in both aircraft and ground roles during WWI. An updated air-cooled version also served through WWII. The video acknowledges the scarcity of these firearms in the US and expresses gratitude to the owner for access.
This video showcases a rare World War One Villar Perosa submachine gun being fired at a range, courtesy of the Morphy Auction Company. The presenter details the weapon's unique design, originally intended for aircraft armament and later adapted for infantry use. Key features highlighted include its dual actions and barrels, independent thumb triggers, high rate of fire (around 1500 rpm per barrel), and its impracticality as an infantry weapon due to the lack of a buttstock and a stable bipod. The description also touches on its feeding system (25-round magazines) and sighting.
This video showcases the .303 Lewis Gun in slow motion, focusing on its mechanical operation. The description highlights its development by Isaac Newton Lewis, its significance in World War I for British forces in both ground and aerial roles, and the historical context of its rejection by the US military due to political conflicts. It also references a previous video by the same creator for more in-depth coverage including disassembly and live firing.
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