This video delves into the nuances of registered Uzi machine guns in the United States, differentiating between the 'registered bolt' and 'registered receiver' conversion methods. It explains that most transferable Uzis are semi-automatic firearms converted and registered before the 1986 ban. The content aims to educate potential buyers on what to know about these specific Uzi configurations. The video also promotes a firearms history streaming service and provides links to relevant reference books and merchandise.
This video focuses on the legal requirements for owning fully automatic firearms, specifically mentioning the MP5. It aims to educate viewers on the necessary steps and considerations involved in legally acquiring and possessing such weapons. The content likely delves into regulations, licensing, and potentially the differences between transferable and non-transferable automatic firearms.
This YouTube video showcases the Tippmann Armory Gatling Gun, highlighting its unique FPV (First-Person View) capabilities. The title suggests a focus on the operational aspects and potentially the experience of using this impressive firearm from a first-person perspective. Given the mention of 'Gatling Gun,' it implies a historical firearm or a modern reproduction with significant firepower and unique mechanics.
This video explores the T-91, Taiwan's domestically produced assault rifle. It highlights a specific configuration where a Taiwanese T-91 upper receiver is integrated with a transferable M16 select-fire lower receiver, imported by Wolf. The video focuses on this unique assembly, offering insight into Taiwan's small arms development and potential civilian applications for such builds.
This video showcases the M2 Carbine in full-auto fire, highlighting its status as an early assault rifle. The description emphasizes its effectiveness against communism. The content likely appeals to historical firearms enthusiasts and those interested in the evolution of military weaponry, particularly from the Korean War era.
This video explains the legal complexities surrounding transferable H&K auto sears, focusing on avoiding common pitfalls with ATF regulations. It highlights how the interchangeability of H&K grip and trigger assemblies across different calibers (9mm, 5.56mm, 7.62x51mm) for models like the MP5, HK33, and G3 can create a situation where a single registered part effectively allows for multiple machine guns. The key distinction is made between registering a factory full-auto grip assembly, which makes any upper it fits a machine gun, and registering a modified grip assembly designed for semi-automatic receivers. The content emphasizes the significant financial investment involved and the necessity of understanding these intricate legal and technical details before purchasing.
This video features retired Master Sergeant John Keene, an NFA expert for Morphy's and a machine gun collector, discussing various aspects of machine gun lore, collecting, and history. The Q&A covers selling transferable SMGs, post-WWII German small arms engineers, the viability of the T24 (American MG42), market pricing of machine guns, potential popularity of new models if the NFA registry reopened, the effectiveness of open bolt systems on crew-served weapons, recommendations for a first machine gun, the legality and modification of Colt Balloon Guns, historical ownership requirements for Thompsons, the design merits of the MG42, the M1919A6's effectiveness as a squad automatic, significant machine gun improvements, the practicality of variable rates of fire, current machine gun collecting trends, the impact of Knob Creek's closure, and problematic feed systems. The discussion is based on patron questions.
This video dives into Ruger's select-fire AC-556 rifle, a civilian-market derivative of their Mini-14. Introduced in 1979 as a select-fire option for military and police, it featured a selector for semi-auto, 3-round burst, and full-auto. The description highlights its unique burst mechanism and appearance, noting its adoption by French security services as the Mousqueton AMD. While not sold directly to civilians, guns produced between 1979 and 1986 are transferable, and many have entered the commercial market after leaving police inventories. Ruger ceased sales in 1999 and factory repair in 2009.
This video from Forgotten Weapons examines the final prices achieved at the Morphy's Fall 2019 auction, with a particular focus on submachine guns. The content highlights a mix of both transferable and pre-sample submachine guns, offering insights into their market value. This analysis provides a look at what collectors and enthusiasts are willing to pay for these specific firearms.
This Q&A session features John Keene, an NFA specialist and retired US Army Master Sergeant, discussing various aspects of machine guns with the host of Forgotten Weapons. Topics range from favorite WW2 machine guns, investment potential of transferrable MGs, delayed development of heavy machine guns, the NFA registry, specific US and German machine gun designs (like the MG42 and its US variants, and Soviet MGs), early machine gun developments, caliber conversions, the MG3, reactivated NFA items, budget-friendly collector options, machine gun value factors, surprising transferable guns, unusual firearms from auctions, NFA item relocation, belt choices, NFA fakes, registry numbers, the BAR's role in WW2, and post-WW2 souvenir machine guns. The discussion also touches on the impact of the bump stock ban on machine gun prices.
This video features a "ChauChat" discussion and shooting session with the creators of C&Rsenal and Mark Novak from Anvil Gunsmithing. The French Chauchat machine gun, a quirky early 20th-century LMG, is examined. Its defining characteristics include a long recoil action leading to significant felt recoil, uncomfortable offset sights, delicate stamped steel magazines, and the firing of the 8mm Lebel cartridge. Despite its quirks, transferable Chauchat machine guns are highly collectible and rare working examples are a special opportunity to shoot. The video also promotes various affiliate links and social media channels.
This video showcases a highly customized, transferable BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle) built for shoulder firing. It features a 7x57mm caliber for reduced recoil, a 21-inch barrel for improved handling, a custom lengthened pistol grip, a safe-semi-full trigger group, early M1918 pattern sights, and Bren Gun tripod mounting brackets. The description highlights it as a unique example of a modified automatic rifle, offering a 'He-Man' shooting experience.