This video delves into the Savage Model 99, a distinctive lever-action rifle praised for its unique rotary magazine. The presenter highlights its popularity among whitetail hunters, contrasting it with the more common Winchester Model 94. The video suggests the Model 99 is a rifle for those "in the know" and laments its likely absence from future production. It touches on the historical context of deer hunting and the rise of lever-action rifles in the early 20th century.
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 the Schulhof Model 1887, a manually operated ring-trigger pistol designed by Josef Schulhof in the 1880s. Schulhof was a prominent Austrian designer of early semi-automatic pistol concepts. The 1887 model features a spring-loaded rotating bolt and a 6-round rotary magazine, intended for open-bolt firing similar to a double-action revolver but with the capability of being carried loaded with a manual safety. The video highlights its place in early firearm development, comparing it conceptually to the American Volcanic system and noting its eventual obsolescence with the advent of more practical self-loading pistols in the late 1890s.
This video introduces the new Winchester Wildcat 22 SR, a suppressor-ready semi-automatic rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, released in 2021. It highlights features like tool-less takedown, a rotary magazine, Picatinny rails, bilateral controls, and a threaded barrel ideal for suppressor use. The rifle is presented as a versatile platform for training new shooters, youth, and adults of various statures, emphasizing its speed, flawless operation, and fun factor. The description also mentions its compatibility with Ruger 10/22 magazines and provides details on its construction and aiming systems.
This video provides a review of the Umarex Synergis 12-shot under-lever air rifle. Gun Tech Editor Richard Nance and Pro-Shooter Jim Tarr demonstrate its unique under-barrel lever cocking mechanism, which automatically loads a .177 caliber pellet from its 12-round rotary magazine. The review highlights how this system allows for more shooting time and less loading time. The air rifle comes with two magazines and a pre-mounted 3-9X scope, offering a complete package for airgun enthusiasts.
This video provides an in-depth look at the Inkunzi PAW (Personal Assault Weapon), a 20mm shoulder-fired semi-automatic grenade launcher designed by Tony Neophytou, formerly known as the Neopup. It highlights the weapon's unique rotary magazine, high muzzle velocity for a grenade launcher, and its intended applications, such as engaging light armored vehicles, buildings, and fast-moving targets like pirate skiffs. The analysis also touches on its mechanical simplicity, inertial locking system, and hydraulic recoil absorption, contrasting it with the more complex XM-25. The creator expresses hope for wider adoption of this innovative and potent firearm.
This video delves into the unique Stendebach Model 1936 rifle, a rare firearm with a toggle-delayed blowback system and a rotary magazine. The rifle's history is largely unknown, with its existence primarily documented through receiver markings and its acquisition by a US soldier in Bavaria in 1945. The description highlights German patents filed by Friedrich Stendebach for similar rifle mechanisms, suggesting a potential lineage. The video also notes the presence of aluminum components and speculates that the firearm may have been incomplete upon its discovery, evidenced by an unfinished firing mechanism. Despite these unknowns, the Stendebach Model 1936 is presented as an interesting and unusual design, with the hope that further information about Stendebach's work will emerge.
This video delves into the history and design of the Roper Repeating Rifle and Shotgun, a fascinating early example of cartridge firearms. It highlights the collaboration between Sylvester Roper, the original designer, and Christopher Spencer, who played a crucial role in its production after the Civil War. The description details the rotary magazine, reusable steel cartridges, high initial price point, and the eventual sale of the company. It also touches upon Spencer's subsequent ventures, including the invention of the automatic screw machine.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the M1941 Johnson Automatic Rifle, a notable competitor to the M1 Garand. Designed by Melvin Johnson, it featured a short recoil system with a rotating bolt, influencing later designs like the AR-15. Despite not being officially adopted, a small number saw unofficial service with US Marines. The video also touches upon its intended use for the Dutch government and its chambering in .30-06 with a 10-round rotary magazine, noting its comparability to the later Johnson Light Machine Guns.
This video explores the Japanese Pedersen rifle, a fascinating iteration of John Pedersen's toggle-locked rifle design that was experimented with by Japan in the early to mid-1930s. Unlike the US trial versions, this particular rifle, serial number 8, features a scope mounting rail and a rotary magazine instead of the familiar en bloc clip. The description highlights Pedersen's efforts to find international adopters after failing to secure US military adoption. The rifle's functionality is noted as being similar to other Pedersen designs, but with this distinct magazine difference.
This video showcases the Schulhof 1889 Rotary Magazine Rifle, a Belgian-made bolt-action firearm. The rifle is highlighted for its unique 9-round rotary magazine and its historical testing by the US Army in 1889. While the design and magazine were praised, the bolt's weakness prevented Army approval. The content emphasizes the creative and elegant engineering of this historical weapon.
This video explores a unique, one-off pistol first documented in a 1958 Golden State Arms catalog. Contrary to its common moniker, it is not an automatic revolver; its "cylinder" functions as a rotary magazine, similar to a Ruger 10/22. The video delves into the history and mechanical intricacies of this unusual firearm, offering a detailed examination for enthusiasts interested in historical and rare firearms.
