Videos tagged with RSC-1918

This "Just Shooting Compilation: 2017" video from Forgotten Weapons showcases a diverse array of firearms, presented in chronological order. The compilation features a wide spectrum of historical and modern firearms, ranging from early prototypes and military service weapons to more obscure models. Notable firearms include the EM-2, vz61 Skrpion, KP/44, Suomi KP/31, ZB-26, RK-95/S, American 180, Finnish Maxim, KVKK-62, DP-28, SIG MP48, Dreyse light rifle, PSM, RSC-1918, RSC-1917, Norinco M-305A, Yugo M84 (PKM), Trejo Model 1, Vickers-Berthier, Medusa M47, Solothurn S18-1000, Madsen LMG, Colt Monitor, ZK-420S, XL-60, M2 Carbine, Vickers HMG, L85A2, Wheellock musket, Webley 1913, Walther WA-2000, Semiauto DPM, SIG PE-57, Webley-Fosbery, Howell Automatic Rifle, and MAC PA-50. The video focuses purely on the shooting and operation of these firearms, offering a visual review of their performance throughout the year.

This video features a range test and comparison of two French autoloading rifles: the RSC-1918 and the RSC-1917. The RSC-1917 is highlighted as the first self-loading rifle to see substantial combat use, with over 85,000 produced. The 1918 model is presented as an improvement with a shorter barrel and refined gas system, utilizing standard Berthier 5-round charger clips. The shooter notes the 1917's greater comfort due to size and weight, while the 1918 is handier but requires a firm grip. A practical observation is made regarding the original clips being disposable, as they deform after a few uses, potentially causing malfunctions.

This video analyzes and compares France's World War I semi-automatic rifles, the RSC-1917 and its improved Model 1918 variant. The RSC-1917, a pioneering self-loading rifle for elite troops, had issues with length, specialized clips, a fragile gas system, and a delicate magazine cover. The RSC-1918 addressed these shortcomings with a shorter profile, standard Berthier clips, a strengthened magazine cover, and an improved gas system, though it arrived too late for WWI service. The video details these differences and demonstrates the disassembly of the 1918 gas system.