This video features Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons discussing Finnish firearms, including the Suomi KP/-31, Valmet RK-62, Finnish Mosin-Nagant variants, and LS-26. The conversation delves into the historical context, design choices, and interesting anecdotes behind these weapons. It also touches upon the challenges of documenting rare prototypes and explores Finland's unique approach to firearm development and adoption, including rejected designs. The discussion highlights Finland's ingenuity and its relationship with various firearm platforms. The video is aimed at fans of Forgotten Weapons, Winter War history, and unique engineering.
This YouTube Short showcases the unique reloading of rare shotgun shells, emphasizing it's a reconstruction of a museum piece and not a tutorial. The video explicitly states it does not provide exact component details and advises against replicating the actions. It also clarifies that the tools used are licensed and the author possesses the necessary licenses for their activities.
This video from the Royal Armouries celebrates reaching 400,000 subscribers. Hosted by Jonathan and Josh, it's a thank you to their "What is this Weapon" viewers and a Halloween greeting. The description mentions "Dog Soldiers" as viewing material and encourages subscriptions for more content on arms and armor, including behind-the-scenes looks, combat demonstrations, jousting, and expert insights. It also includes calls to action for supporting the museum through donations and museum memberships. The content appears to be educational and celebratory, focusing on historical arms and armor with a festive Halloween theme.
This video features Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries, demonstrating firing at Bisley ranges, in collaboration with FN UK. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, showcases behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, and expert insights. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more arms and armour content and support the museum through donations or membership.
This video focuses on a museum shipment and shop update related to military items, specifically highlighting rockets, launchers, and rounds. The title and description heavily lean into military surplus, army, and everyday carry (EDC) themes, suggesting a content creator who deals with historical or surplus military equipment that may also have civilian applications.
This YouTube video, titled 'Inside the Spookiest Museum on Earth 😱', explores a purportedly haunted or exceptionally eerie museum. The description focuses on promoting channel memberships and the Shawn Ryan Show podcast, providing links for support and reviews. It also includes various hashtags related to podcasts, shorts, the ocean, history, exploration, discovery, and spooky themes. The content appears to be more general entertainment or curiosity-driven rather than focused on firearms.
This video from the Royal Armouries explores the MP5K Briefcase, posing the question of whether it's the stealthiest firearm. The description alludes to a James Bond-esque "Q" scenario, hinting at the firearm's unusual and discreet presentation. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, aims to bring history to life through its content, encouraging support and membership. They invite viewer questions about arms and armour.
This video from the Royal Armouries showcases a spooky-themed Angstadt Arms 9mm submachine gun as part of their Halloween content. Curatorial Assistant Joe Ford presents the firearm, highlighting its magwell. The Royal Armouries encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor, and provides links for support, donations, and museum membership. They also direct viewers to their website, blog, and social media channels for further engagement.
This video highlights a hand cannon from Germany, dating back to circa 1350, which is the oldest firearm in the National Firearms Museum's collection. Located at NRA Headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia, the museum houses thousands of historical firearms accessible to the public for free. The video encourages viewers to visit the museum to explore its extensive historical gun collection and provides a link for more information.
This video features a discussion about challenge coins belonging to the Pope's bodyguards. A guest named Claude from Switzerland donated a special challenge coin to the NJ Coin Museum and explains its significance. The video also offers viewers an opportunity to trade their own unique challenge coins for the Inaugural NJ Coin Museum Challenge Coin at GFH.
This video from the Royal Armouries explores a fascinating 17th-century swept-hilt rapier and a matching parrying dagger. The content delves into the history and craftsmanship of these historical weapons, highlighting the unique design of the dagger which was capable of trapping a sword. The video provides a glimpse behind the scenes at the museum's collection and encourages viewer engagement through comments and support.
This video explores a Roman cemetery discovered in York, England, in 2004. Archaeologists found the remains of mostly young men who likely lived violent lives. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, consults the York Archaeological Trust to understand the identities and causes of death for these individuals, offering insights into ancient combat and life.
