This video showcases the Hotchkiss Model 1886 3-pounder Quick Fire gun, a breech-loaded weapon developed by the British Royal Navy to counter fast torpedo boats. The description highlights its self-contained cartridge ammunition, recoil-absorbing mount, and steep depression angle. It's noted that the 47mm bore gun, also known as the 3-pounder in British service, used a vertically-traveling breech block, with over 3,000 acquired by the British. The specific example featured was once part of the Falkland Islands coastal defenses and has been refurbished for ceremonial use. The video thanks the FIDF for their assistance in setting up the gun for filming.
This video focuses on the Hotchkiss Model 1886 3-pounder Quick Firing Gun. It explores its historical significance, potentially touching upon its use in naval applications and its relevance to events like the Falklands War. The 'forgottenweapons' hashtag suggests a deep dive into obscure or less-discussed historical firearms.
This video features a retest and walkthrough of a Hotchkiss firearm. The description emphasizes that it is not a tutorial, but rather a demonstration of what is needed to learn, with a strong warning against attempting tasks beyond one's skill level. The creator also promotes their Patreon page for support.
This video delves into the Hotchkiss Portative light machine gun, highlighting its clunky yet durable design. It details its unique "fermeture nut" locking system, external component placement, and its adoption by the US Army as the Model 1909 Benet-Mercié and by the British military in WWI for cavalry and tank use. The description also points to other sources for further information and merchandise related to historical firearms.
This short YouTube video features Henry demonstrating a historical 1914 Hotchkiss firearm, presented while in uniform. The description also links to another video showcasing a WW1 aviation flare pistol and encourages support via Patreon. The content appears to be a brief historical firearm demonstration.
This video delves into the history and adoption of the Colt Model 1904 Maxim machine gun by the US Army. Despite a lengthy testing period and eventual procurement, the weapon was notoriously heavy and unpopular with soldiers. The description highlights the transition from Vickers, Sons, & Maxim production to Colt's domestic manufacturing, as well as the caliber change from .30-03 to .30-06. It also notes the short service life of the 1904 Maxim, being quickly superseded by the lighter M1909 Benet Mercie, and its eventual relegation to storage and training roles.
This YouTube video, from Forgotten Weapons, discusses the French AA52 machine gun and its role during the Cold War, highlighting its replacement of the older Hotchkiss machine gun. It references a comparative video from "Bloke on the Range" for an alternative perspective. The video's description also promotes the creator's Utreon and Patreon channels, as well as merchandise.
This YouTube video focuses on the British Hotchkiss Portative MkI*, a specific firearm model. The description highlights that this is a segment of a larger "Primer episode" and encourages viewers to support the channel through Patreon, SubscribeStar, or by purchasing merchandise. It also provides a link to the full episode for those interested in learning more about the firearm.
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.
This video showcases the first range trip with a Japanese Type 96 Nambu LMG. The presenter discusses the preparation involved, including function checks and zeroing, and highlights the generally undeserved poor reputation of Japanese World War Two small arms, specifically praising the Nambu as an excellent LMG design derived from Hotchkiss systems. The video emphasizes the soft-shooting nature of the 6.5x50mm cartridge and compares it favorably to the Type 99. The presenter expresses excitement for further filming with the Type 96, acknowledging the difficulty in finding ammunition for the 6.5 Japanese caliber and thanking Steinel for providing a batch.
This video delves into the Hotchkiss Universal, a compact 9mm submachine gun designed in the late 1940s for French military trials. Despite its innovative folding design, including a folding stock, grip, magazine well, and telescoping barrel, it was ultimately rejected for being too expensive and complex, losing out to the MAT-49. The video details its design, manufacturing variations (CMH and CMH2), and limited sales to countries like Venezuela and Morocco, as well as its testing by the French Foreign Legion in Indochina. It's presented as a fascinating example of prioritizing extreme compactness, perhaps at the expense of practicality.
This video delves into the French Mle 1937 25mm Puteaux anti-tank gun, a lightweight and mobile weapon developed by the Puteaux arsenal after WWI to counter emerging tank threats. The analysis highlights its 25mm caliber, long barrel for high muzzle velocity (3150 fps), effective accuracy, and low firing signature thanks to a flash hider. It discusses the gun's mobility, capable of being moved by horse or motor vehicle, and its aiming systems (4x optic and iron sights). The video notes the 1285 units produced before the 1940 armistice, its service in the Battle of France, and post-war use by German, Spanish, and Finnish forces. The specific example shown has a Finnish property tag. The video credits DriveTanks.com for access to the cannon.
