Videos tagged with M1919

This YouTube video showcases the dramatic and somewhat unconventional practice of hip-firing a 1919 belt-fed machine gun. The title and description clearly indicate the focus is on demonstrating this specific shooting technique with the iconic firearm.

This video provides an in-depth look at the British .303 Browning Mk II* aircraft machine gun, a development based on John Browning's M1919. The description details its adoption in 1935 as a replacement for Vickers guns, its initial procurement from Colt, and subsequent domestic production. Key British modifications, such as the open bolt conversion to mitigate cook-off issues with cordite-loaded .303 ammunition and redesigned muzzle devices, are discussed. The gun's significance as primary armament for the RAF during World War Two, notably on aircraft like Spitfires, Hurricanes, and Lancasters, is highlighted.

This Q&A episode of Forgotten Weapons features a discussion with Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries, focusing on various firearms-related topics. The conversation covers the military wing of the Campaign for Beautiful Rifles, questions about modern rifle cartridge taper, dealing with criticism, unique rimfire rifle designs, hypothetical adaptations of the Pedersen device in WW1, backlog of Zastava videos, the classification of the FG-42, comparisons of Carcano, Ross, and Steyr rifles, favorite pistol-caliber lever actions, filming personal firearms, rifle-caliber blowback designs, rechambering historical rifles, concealing serial numbers, European military surplus in the Old West, audio editing, and "three-gun" choices for fun. They also touch upon the provenance of guns, identifying erroneous historical literature, the effectiveness of belt-fed versus magazine-fed LMGs, details on the M1919 rear sight bracket, the development of 7.62x51mm NATO from .300 Savage, and early British semi-automatic rifle development. Ferguson, as an expert, contributes significantly to the historical and technical discussions.

This "From the Vault" video showcases three Tippmann miniature rimfire replica machine guns from the 1980s, presented by Brownells Gun Tech and firearm historian Keith Ford, along with Rock Island Auctions' new product team leader Paul Levy. These fully functioning, belt-fed, full-auto firearms are scaled-down replicas of famous US military Browning machine guns. The collection includes an M1917 with a simulated water jacket, an air-cooled M1919, and an M2 "Ma Deuce" chambered in .22 WMR. The video highlights their detailed construction, reliability, and fun factor, with accurate scale replicas of tripods and ammo cans also featured. Production of these limited-run firearms ceased following the 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act.

This video provides a comprehensive evaluation of Ethiopian .30-06 ammunition imported by Century International Arms. The analysis covers the ammunition's appearance and packaging, live-fire testing including velocity and consistency, and a teardown to assess bullet weight consistency. The ammunition is believed to be produced at the Emperor Haile Selassie Ammunition Factory in Addis Ababa, with a headstamp of 1977. It's intended for American surplus rifles and machine guns like the M1 Garand, M1917, M1919, and M1918A2 BAR. The testing revealed higher than expected velocities, with a flat-base, gilding metal over steel jacketed bullet construction that attracts a magnet. The video notes the ammunition is advertised as corrosive.

This "From the Vault" episode delves into the history and mechanics of the M1919A4 Browning machine gun. The video highlights its distinctive features, such as the circular holes in its barrel jacket and its 24-inch bull barrel. It further details the M1919's significant service record throughout major conflicts like WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, where it was employed as an infantry, aircraft, and anti-aircraft weapon. The description also notes its continued relevance with many guns rechambered for 7.62x51 ammunition, and invites viewer suggestions for future features.

This video delves into the world of semi-automatic conversions of the iconic Browning M1919 machine gun, highlighting its accessibility in the US market. The description explains that the M1919's closed-bolt design simplifies conversion, unlike many open-bolt designs that require significant alteration. A key factor in its availability is the large surplus of M1919s from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in the late 1990s. These guns, often imported as parts kits, were readily built into semi-automatic variants. The video specifically examines modifications made by Israel to improve the design and adapt it to the 7.62mm NATO cartridge, a change from its original .30-06 chambering.

This video showcases a "one take, no edits" test fire of 43 machine guns by Washington County Machine Guns. The description clarifies the legal definition of a machine gun in the USA and highlights their rental business near Pittsburgh, PA, operating from April to November. An update details several new machine gun acquisitions, including an M2HB 50 BMG, MG42, M249 SAW, and others. The video aims to demonstrate their diverse machine gun inventory, with a mention of some older, heavily used firearms in their classes.

This YouTube video from VSO Gun Channel features a Browning M1919 machine gun chambered in 7.62x54R, demonstrated in full-auto. The description highlights that VSO Gun Channel operates as an educational resource for VSO Media LLC and a testing/evaluation contract lab for VSOrdnance LLC. They emphasize that they do not sell firearms and their content promotes responsible gun ownership and safety. The video's subject matter was provided by a third party at no cost, and VSO retains creative rights, including the ability to publish negative aspects. They clarify that their testing services are separate from their publishing platform and that opinions cannot be bought.

This YouTube video, titled 'IMG 9911', features Kyle shooting the M1919 at an event called Makin Bacon in 2015. Based on the title and description, the content appears to showcase a live-fire demonstration of the M1919 machine gun, likely at a public shooting event. The video's focus is on the act of shooting this specific firearm in a dynamic environment.