This video delves into the history and development of the Winchester G30M rifle, a precursor to later designs. It details how David Marshall Williams, also known as "Carbine" Williams, took over development after Jonathan "Ed" Browning's death. Williams' key innovation was replacing Browning's annular gas piston with his own short-stroke tappet system, improving reliability. The G30M was submitted to Marine Corps trials in 1940, competing against the M1 Garand and Pedersen rifles. Despite demonstrating potential for faster and cheaper manufacturing, the G30M ultimately placed third in trials due to a higher number of malfunctions and broken parts compared to the Garand. Winchester continued development, leading to the M2 "seven and a half pound rifle", which will be covered in a subsequent video.
This video delves into the historical J.M. Browning Harmonica Rifle, a handmade firearm from 1853. The description highlights Jonathan Browning's legacy as an inventor and gunsmith, his westward migration as a Mormon, and his large family, including a son who apprenticed with him and also became a notable figure in gunsmithing. The video focuses on examining this specific, rare example of Browning's early work.
This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the unique "harmonica" style of pistol, a short-lived firearm innovation from before modern centerfire cartridges. It highlights two examples made by Jarre in France, both utilizing the pinfire cartridge system. Notably, these pistols feature an automatic slide advancement mechanism activated by the trigger pull, distinguishing them from earlier manual-indexing harmonica guns. The description also mentions Jonathan Browning, father of John Moses Browning, as a notable American maker of these unusual firearms. The theme music is by Dylan Benson.
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