Videos tagged with Royal Armouries

This video provides an in-depth look at the Japanese Type 97 anti-tank rifle. Curatorial Assistant Joe Ford breaks down its features, including the muzzle brake, gas system, recuperator, sights, and magazine. The video also covers the rifle's disassembly, revealing the recoil springs, bolt, locking piece, and barrel removal. It explains the gas split, recuperator function, and the open-bolt semi-automatic trigger mechanism. The discussion extends to its in-service deployment, requiring an 11-man crew, its transport, penetration capabilities, and its evolving role throughout World War II, as well as its successors and common misconceptions.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson at the Bisley range, testing the ultra-lightweight FN Evolys 7.62mm light machine gun. The session, in collaboration with FN UK and BFBS Forces News, includes firing demonstrations in prone and standing positions, along with some unique target practice involving pumpkins. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, is highlighted, encouraging viewers to support their work through donations and museum memberships. The video showcases behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, and expert insights into arms and armour.

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 is a Halloween special exploring the iconic Ithaca Model 37 pump-action shotgun, focusing on its design, origins, and significant role in horror cinema. Expert Jonathan Ferguson delves into its history, from police use to its appearances in iconic films like Aliens, The Terminator, and The Thing. The discussion also touches upon its presence in Supernatural and pop culture myths surrounding the firearm. The video aims to determine if the Ithaca 37 is the most iconic firearm in horror history. It is produced by the Royal Armouries.

This video delves into a unique variant of the Albanian Kalashnikov rifle, the ASh-78/82 series, specifically focusing on a model designed for launching rifle grenades. The presenter highlights its distinctive modifications, including a redesigned rear sight block with a hinged top cover, repositioned rear sight, strengthened top cover attachment, the addition of a gas cutoff and grenade spigot at the front, and an unusually lengthened barrel. The video acknowledges the Royal Armouries for providing access to this rare firearm and promotes their collections and research opportunities.

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 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 showcases a late 15th to early 16th-century sword from Switzerland or South Germany, currently housed in the Royal Armouries collection. The sword features a significant inscription with a violent message, intricate etchings of saints, and a surprisingly ergonomic design. The description highlights the Royal Armouries' mission to bring history to life through various exhibits and activities, encouraging support through donations and museum memberships.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining an exquisite Auguste Francotte revolver, a Belgian-made presentation piece gifted to a British officer. The episode delves into the mystery of Captain Bateman, the history of Francotte of Liège, and the craftsmanship and design of the revolver, exploring whether its purpose was primarily functional or fashionable. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this in-depth look at a unique historical firearm.

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 features a firearms expert from the Royal Armouries discussing the firearms used in the classic werewolf film, 'An American Werewolf in London'. The expert, Jonathan, shares his opinions with cameraman Josh on the weaponry depicted in the movie, which is noted as one of the better werewolf films. The description encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor, and provides links to support the Royal Armouries museum and its membership scheme. It highlights the museum's role as the UK's national collection and invites questions from the audience.

This "What Is This Weapon?" episode features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson explaining the rare Mateba Unica 6 "Grifone" auto-revolver carbine. The video details the unique auto-revolver mechanism, the specific "Grifone" carbine variant, its calibers, import changes, legal quirks, and its collectability and pop-culture fame. The content is presented by the Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, offering insights from their experts.