Videos tagged with Maxim Silencer

This video explores a rare, suppressed Lee-Enfield Mk I* rifle from the Royal Armouries collection, featuring expert Jonathan Ferguson. It delves into the rifle's history, the Parker Hale Maxim silencer's design and physics, early British suppressor trials from 1909-1929, and the reasons for their eventual abandonment by the British Army. The discussion also touches upon bayonets, accuracy myths, and the lineage of suppressed firearms leading to modern designs like the L403A1. The video highlights Britain's early attempts to achieve battlefield silence.

This video delves into the history of silencers, also known as suppressors or cans. It specifically highlights the contributions of Hiram Maxim, the inventor of the first commercially successful silencer. The title and description suggest a historical exploration of this firearm accessory, likely covering its development and early applications.

This video features a Q&A session with Kevin Brittingham, founder of Advanced Armament (AAC) and Q, a renowned figure in the silencer industry with over 25 years of experience. He discusses the history and technology of silencers, including their inclusion in the NFA, the impact of additive manufacturing, managing first-shot pop, military applications, sound measurement, the effectiveness of multi-purpose muzzle devices, and the evolution of suppressor design. Brittingham also touches upon original Maxim Silencers and Russian suppressed ammunition. The discussion stems from a book project about the history of military silencers by Headstamp Publishing.