This video announces a Kickstarter campaign for Jonathan Ferguson's new book, "Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms 1901 - 2020." Recorded at the Cody Firearms Museum, the discussion highlights the book's comprehensive coverage of British bullpup firearm development, from early prototypes like the Thorneycroft and Godsal rifles to the iconic SA80 series. Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, brings extensive archival access and original research to the project. The book also covers various EM series rifles, the Enfield Weapon System, SA80 variants, and other developmental and civilian weapons, serving as a successor to "Chassepot to FAMAS."
This video from Armament Research Services (ARES) delves into the history of the SA80 rifle program, focusing on its carbine variants, specifically the L22A2 and experimental L85 carbines. It explores the original intention of the SA80 to combine rifle and submachine gun roles in a bullpup design. The video examines early prototypes and the L22A2, which entered service in 2003 with H&K A2 upgrades, despite the absence of an L22A1 model. Companion blog posts are provided for detailed imagery.
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