This video delves into the Winchester G30R, the final iteration of David Marshall Williams' .30 caliber battle rifle project. It traces the lineage from Ed Browning's initial design through Williams' modifications, including the gas tappet system and the shift to a Garand-type rotating bolt. The G30R was a scaled-down version of the M2 that won the Light Rifle trials, eventually becoming the M1 Carbine. Although tested by the Marine Corps and considered by Canada, it was not adopted. The video also touches upon its potential as a BAR replacement, leading to the Winchester Automatic Rifle (WAR).
This video explores the Turner Light Rifle Prototype, a unique firearm design submitted for the US Light Rifle trials that ultimately led to the adoption of the M1 Carbine. The rifle features a distinctive tubular metal stock and handguard in its first iteration, later replaced with traditional wooden furniture in the second model. A key point of contention was the ammunition used during trials, which utilized Hercules 2400 powder, differing from the IMR 4227 the inventor Russell Turner had developed with, leading to reliability issues. The rifle is characterized by its simple design, long stroke gas piston, side-locking tilting bolt, and M1 Garand-style safety. Despite potential, it did not get adopted due to these ammunition-related challenges. The video also mentions related firearms like the Thompson SMG in .30 Carbine and the Winchester M2 Rifle.
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