This video revisits a mysterious prototype rifle discovered by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Ministry of Defence Pattern Room. Initially unlabelled and with an unknown mechanism, the rifle's origins are explored through clues from its cartridge (.400/375 Nitro Express) and patent digging, suggesting a design period between 1905-1920. Potential inspirations, including a Holland & Holland hunting rifle, are discussed, along with reasons for its potential failure. The video concludes with the permanent removal of the 'Unknown' label.
This video offers a teaser of the National Firearms Centre (NFC), which houses the original Pattern Room collection. Due to security restrictions, the filming focuses on a rolling rack of interesting firearms rather than the main collection. The creator expresses gratitude to their Patreon supporters for enabling travel and content creation, highlighting the significant quantity of firearms within the NFC.
This video, titled "2017!", is a preview of the exciting firearms content planned for the year by Forgotten Weapons. The creator outlines upcoming international trips, including visits to the Pattern Room collection and France, with the goal of discovering and documenting unique firearms. The description also mentions continued filming at the Cody Firearms Museum, major auction houses like Rock Island and James D. Julia, and visits to private collections in the US and Canada. Support for these endeavors is highlighted as coming from Patreon patrons.
This video features an interview with Jonathan Ferguson, Curator of Firearms at the National Firearms Centre in Leeds, England. The centre, formerly the Pattern Room, has a historical collection dating back to 1631, initially established to standardize British military equipment. The collection, which moved locations several times before settling in Leeds, houses thousands of military firearms of British and international design, including numerous prototypes and rare variants. Ferguson highlights an early self-indexing revolver as a notable item. The video emphasizes the collection's significance as a publicly accessible resource and an exceptional experience for visitors interested in firearms history.
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