Videos tagged with M1918

This video delves into the history and development of the M1922 BAR Cavalry Light Machine Gun, a post-WWI evolution of the original M1918 BAR. Seeking to improve its effectiveness as a dynamic support weapon, the Infantry & Cavalry Board requested modifications. The M1922 featured a heavier, finned barrel for sustained fire and a bipod/monopod for stability. While larger magazines were experimented with, they were not adopted. Only 500 were produced by converting existing BARs. The M1922 was eventually superseded by the lighter M1918A1 and declared obsolete in 1941, with most being rebuilt into the M1918A2 for WWII. Surviving examples are exceptionally rare, with this being the only known privately held one.

This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the .30-06 M1918 American Chauchat, a significant yet often overlooked firearm in American WWI history. The description highlights the US military's immediate need for automatic weapons upon entering WWI and their subsequent adoption of the French Chauchat design, adapted for the .30-06 cartridge. It details the infamous extraction problems faced by the American version, primarily attributed to chambering issues, which led to most being relegated to training. The video emphasizes the rarity and underappreciated historical role of these American Chauchats, contrasting them with their French counterparts.

This video delves into the Colt Automatic Machine Rifle, Model of 1919, presenting it as the first commercial BAR. It highlights its development after WWI secrecy, its near-identicality to the M1918 military version with minor differences, and its initial sales figures. The description details various calibers it was chambered in, including 6.5mm for FN export, .30-06, 7.92mm Mauser, 7.65mm Mauser, 7mm Mauser, and .303 British for UK trials. It also notes that the featured example was rebuilt into an M1918A2 configuration, suggesting it's a project for restoration to its original Model 1919 state.

This YouTube Short features the iconic M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (B.A.R.) in a historical and tactical context. The video leverages popular hashtags like #wwii, #worldwar2, #military, and #history, indicating an emphasis on the firearm's legacy and potential use. The inclusion of #tacticalrifleman suggests a focus on the rifle's practical application and handling, appealing to enthusiasts interested in historical military weaponry and its combat effectiveness.

This video from Forgotten Weapons showcases the Savage M1918 Aircraft Lewis Gun, a specialized variant of the iconic Lewis machine gun. Designed for flexible mounting on World War I aircraft, this particular model is chambered in .30-06. Key features highlighted include a single rear spade grip, the absence of a cooling shroud, a gas piston protection cylinder, a muzzle brake to increase the rate of fire to 800-850 rounds per minute, and 97-round double-height pan magazines. The video also details the Norman wind vane sights, engineered for automatic deflection compensation. By the war's end, Savage had produced 32,231 of these final-pattern aircraft Lewis guns.

This video announces the arrival of six new machine guns at Dragonland, promising an upcoming test fire video. The newly acquired firearms include two FN SCAR 16 rifles (one CQC variant), one FN SCAR 17 chambered in 7.62x51, two FN P90 submachine guns firing 5.7 rounds, and one M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (B.A.R.). The description also includes a link to the Dragonland store for T-shirts.

This video showcases a highly customized, transferable BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle) built for shoulder firing. It features a 7x57mm caliber for reduced recoil, a 21-inch barrel for improved handling, a custom lengthened pistol grip, a safe-semi-full trigger group, early M1918 pattern sights, and Bren Gun tripod mounting brackets. The description highlights it as a unique example of a modified automatic rifle, offering a 'He-Man' shooting experience.

This video provides an in-depth look at the semi-automatic M1918A3 BAR by Ohio Ordnance. It covers the firearm's shooting characteristics, internal mechanisms, and discusses the historical pros and cons of the original military BAR variants from WWI and WWII. The content is presented by Forgotten Weapons, suggesting a focus on historical and technical aspects of firearms.

This video provides a quick overview of the Echo 1/Ohio Ordnance M1918 SLR, also known as the BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle) airsoft AEG. The description highlights its full metal body, faux wood furniture, and licensed trademarks from Ohio Ordnance. A link to a more detailed review is also provided. The content focuses on the visual and basic specifications of this airsoft replica.