Videos tagged with Rifle Prototype

This video explores Krieghoff's unusual prototype proposal for the German Luftwaffe's paratrooper rifle, the FG42. Developed alongside Rheinmetall's submission, Krieghoff's design focused on weight and length reduction, incorporating a unique vertically traveling locking block, a gas trap, and an under-barrel piston. The video highlights an example that appears to have been post-war tested by Springfield Armory engineers, indicated by a pressure measurement hole drilled in the gas tube. Access to this rare prototype was granted by the Springfield Armory National Historic Site.

This video delves into Krieghoff's unusual prototype proposal for the FG42 rifle. It highlights a piece of firearms history, focusing on a specific, lesser-known variant of the iconic FG42 paratrooper rifle developed by Krieghoff. The content explores the historical context and design aspects of this unique firearm.

This video from Palmetto State Armory showcases a prototype bolt-action rifle, the PSA Emerge, at Shot Show 2024. The title and description indicate a focus on the firearm itself, likely featuring initial impressions or a general overview of the new model. The presence of the #pewpew hashtag and the manufacturer's YouTube channel suggest an audience interested in firearms and shooting.

This video delves into a fascinating prototype of the Johnson Model R Military Rifle, specifically the variant designed to utilize a 10-round rotary magazine. The description details how Melvin Johnson initially faced issues with box magazines during US military trials in 1938. He subsequently withdrew the rifle to revise the design, leading to the development of the rotary magazine version. Manufactured by Taft-Peirce under contract, seven military-pattern examples, featuring a bayonet lug for Krag/Springfield bayonets and a wooden handguard, were produced for further testing. The video expresses gratitude to the Cody Firearms Museum for granting access to film this historical firearm.

This video explores a rare toolroom prototype of the Ross rifle from approximately 1909, designated "H5". This experimental rifle was developed to address the Canadian military's need for charger clip compatibility, a feature missing in the successful Ross MkII (1905). The "H5" incorporates a combined stripper clip guide and rear sight, a staggered Mauser-type magazine, a Lee Enfield buttstock, and a Springfield bolt stop, along with a thinner barrel profile. Despite these innovations, the Ross MkIII ultimately did not adopt most of these unique features.

This video provides an in-depth look at Textron's Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) Automatic Rifle prototype, a potential replacement for the current SAW. The review covers field stripping and performance testing, highlighting the rifle's lighter weight, select-fire capability, and increased energy compared to the M240 due to its new 6.8mm ammunition. While the exact capabilities are confidential, the video aims to showcase the spirit of its advanced features. It also briefly mentions Textron's battle rifle submission for the NGSW contract. The content is intended for military audiences and is not commercially available.

This video delves into the history and design of Paul Mauser's C98 semiautomatic rifle project, a lifelong endeavor to create a reliable and durable firearm for the German military. The description highlights Mauser's iterative design process, focusing on a flapper-locked, short recoil system. It poignantly recounts a significant event where an out-of-battery detonation during a firing test in 1901 resulted in Mauser losing a finger and an eye, underscoring the inherent dangers in early self-loading firearm development and influencing his later designs to prioritize safety.

This video delves into the history of the SA80 rifle family, specifically focusing on the XL70 series final prototypes, including both the Individual Weapon (IW) and Light Support Weapon (LSW) variants. It highlights critical design and testing issues that plagued the development, such as extremely low Mean Rounds Between Failure (MRBF) rates, far below the initial targets. The description details how RSAF Enfield allegedly altered testing parameters to achieve seemingly better results rather than fixing fundamental problems. Furthermore, the video touches upon the endemic issue of split groups in the LSW during full-auto fire, which was never fully resolved. Armament Research Services (ARES) provides expertise in this technical intelligence analysis.

This video provides an in-depth look at a rare Frommer prototype semiautomatic rifle. The presenter details its operation, highlighting its long-recoil, rotating-bolt design, a mechanism also found in Frommer's well-known pistols like the Frommer Stop. While production and performance details are unknown, the video offers a clear visual examination of this unique firearm, likely of interest to historical firearms enthusiasts and collectors.

This video explores the Turner Light Rifle Prototype, a unique firearm design submitted for the US Light Rifle trials that ultimately led to the adoption of the M1 Carbine. The rifle features a distinctive tubular metal stock and handguard in its first iteration, later replaced with traditional wooden furniture in the second model. A key point of contention was the ammunition used during trials, which utilized Hercules 2400 powder, differing from the IMR 4227 the inventor Russell Turner had developed with, leading to reliability issues. The rifle is characterized by its simple design, long stroke gas piston, side-locking tilting bolt, and M1 Garand-style safety. Despite potential, it did not get adopted due to these ammunition-related challenges. The video also mentions related firearms like the Thompson SMG in .30 Carbine and the Winchester M2 Rifle.

This video from Forgotten Weapons explores a white prototype open-bolt LMG developed by an individual named White. The description highlights that the weapon was tested by British officials but found to be lacking. It was semi-automatic only, fired from an open bolt, and featured an early gas system design. Notably, it lacked provisions for a bipod or tripod, which are considered essential for a light machine gun. The video likely delves into the design, historical context, and shortcomings of this prototype firearm.

This video features a trip to Salt Lake City, Utah, to visit Desert Tech and get a look at a pre-production prototype of their new MDR multi-caliber rifle. The MDR, which debuted at the 2014 SHOT Show, is nearing the end of its development and is preparing for production. The description also includes a call to support the creator on Patreon and a link to another video about a BCM Mk12 rifle with an AEM5 silencer.