This video delves into the development and features of the Lee-Enfield No4 MkI rifle, highlighting its evolution from the No1 MkIII. It discusses the improvements made to address shortcomings in the previous design, such as enhanced mechanical and practical accuracy through a heavier barrel and micrometer-adjustable sights. The video also touches upon the introduction of a more practical spike bayonet and improved manufacturability. The narrative traces the rifle's journey from interwar development and field trials to its formal adoption in 1939 and subsequent production.
This video delves into the history of the Polytech AKS, one of the first semi-automatic Chinese AK rifles imported into the US. It highlights their significance as a more affordable alternative to earlier imports like the Egyptian Maadi, filling a market demand for classic-looking AKs. The description details their manufacturing origins, chamberings in 5.56mm and 7.62x39mm, variations in stock configurations, and the unique spike bayonet. The video notes that importation was cut short by the 1989 Assault Weapon Import Ban.
This video showcases the rare Luxembourg Model 1884 Gendarmerie Nagant revolver. The presenter highlights its unique features, including its chambering for the black powder 9.4x22mm cartridge and a long barrel designed to accommodate a spike bayonet. The video also draws comparisons to other Nagant models (Belgian 1878, 1883, 1886) and notes the limited production of this specific Gendarmerie variant (only 190 units). The Army's use of the 7.5mm cartridge is also mentioned. The firearm is on loan from Legacy Collectibles.
This video from Forgotten Weapons analyzes the M1819 Hall rifle, a significant firearm in military history as the first widely adopted military breechloader. The presenter focuses on an 1836 pattern smoothbore Hall carbine, noting its retracting spike bayonet. The Hall rifle's production spanned several decades with various configurations, making it a noteworthy piece for firearm enthusiasts interested in historical military arms.
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