This video from the Royal Armouries features Curatorial Assistant Joe Ford discussing the Beardmore-Farquhar, a British light machine gun designed to be lighter, cheaper, and more efficient than the Lewis Gun. The video details the LMG's unusual gas-spring system, its trials between 1916 and 1931, and the reasons for its eventual failure to enter service. The content includes a look at early trials, the troubled 1921 trials, a disassembly of the weapon, and later design iterations.
This video delves into the inner workings of the short recoil operation, a fundamental mechanism in many modern self-loading handguns and some machine guns. It clarifies the historical development of the system, crediting Hiram Maxim with its successful implementation rather than John Browning for the overall concept. The explanation breaks down how the barrel and slide remain locked together for a brief period before separating, allowing for the extraction and ejection of spent casings. While acknowledging its prevalence in handguns and machine guns, the video also touches on why short recoil is less common in shoulder-fired rifles due to potential impacts on mechanical accuracy.
This video provides a brief overview of belt-fed machine guns, covering their operation, design, and historical context. The creator highlights that the first machine gun was technically belt-fed and encourages viewers to follow on social media for more content and giveaways. The description also lists several affiliate partners and sponsors, including American Defense Manufacturing, UF PRO, AR 550 Targets, HRT Tactical, Rhino Metals, Gallowtech, Vickers Guide, Bolt Action Coffee, Black Arch Holsters, and Olight. The video emphasizes adherence to local laws and legal firearm possession.
This video delves into the history and design of the Lewis "Assault Phase" rifle, a unique firearm conceived by Colonel Isaac Lewis. The description highlights its innovative features such as a detachable magazine, angled grip, combat sights, left-hand charging lever, piston operation, and a lighter weight than its contemporaries, including the Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). Despite its forward-thinking design, the rifle's late entry into the adoption process led to its historical relegation. The video acknowledges the rifle's prototypes are held in collections worldwide and thanks sponsors Proxibid, Ventura Munitions, and Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner.
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