This video delves into the fascinating and unusual Krummlauf, a Second World War German development featuring a curved barrel attachment for firearms. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explores its purpose, historical context, and the different variants, including infantry and tank versions. The discussion touches on the engineering challenges, such as sight designs (mirrors vs. prisms) and barrel wear, and the results of trials. The video also highlights a unique prototype and even mentions the Krummlauf's appearance on the BBC show QI, making it an engaging and informative look at a peculiar piece of military history.
This video delves into the history and development of the Krummlauf device, a curved barrel attachment for the StG-44 rifle. The creator highlights its significance as an example of German late-war desperation weapons, tracing its evolution from an unwanted idea to an ambitious but ultimately chaotic development program during the final stages of World War II. The video references a previous demonstration of the Krummlauf and a separate video featuring an original being fired, suggesting a focus on historical accuracy and practical demonstration within the context of firearms history.
This video delves into the history of the Patchett Machine Carbine Mk I, the direct predecessor to the iconic Sterling SMG. Developed by George William Patchett at Sterling, the design aimed for simplicity, affordability, and reduced weight compared to the Lanchester. It incorporated elements from the Sten receiver tube and the Lanchester's magazine well and barrel shroud. Despite winning trials in 1945, its adoption was halted due to the post-WWII reduction in small arms demand. The Patchett saw minimal, if any, wartime service, with only a few trial guns possibly reaching Arnhem. The video thanks the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels for access to a rare example and provides links to associated content platforms.
This YouTube Shorts video teases a "prototype gun" that apparently "doesn't exist." Given the title's emphasis on a firearm and the use of the hashtag #shorts, it's likely a brief, attention-grabbing clip that may showcase or discuss a unique or theoretical firearm concept. Without a transcript or further description, the exact nature of the content is speculative but clearly revolves around firearms.
This YouTube Short, titled 'This Gun Doesn’t Exist', hints at a unique or perhaps hypothetical firearm concept. Given the lack of a description beyond the title and the nature of YouTube Shorts often being brief and attention-grabbing, the content likely explores an innovative or theoretical firearm design, potentially discussing its conceptualization, futuristic features, or the technological barriers to its creation.
This video provides a detailed comparison of the 1st and 2nd patterns of the FG42 rifle, examining their construction and internal differences through disassembly. It highlights that despite a shared basic mechanism, the two models have no interchangeable parts, including bayonets and magazines. The discussion also covers the FG42's developmental history and the reasons behind the majority of its production being the 2nd pattern, while the 1st pattern saw more combat use.
This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining an 'anti-riot gun' with a dual legacy. He explores its original intended purpose from the late 1970s and its later evolution into a distinct weapon in popular culture. The content includes an analysis of its history and showcases promotional footage from Enfield.
This video from C&Rsenal features Othais and Bruno discussing firearms based on patent information, specifically referencing Forbes and Bain. The content focuses on historical firearms patents and the discussion surrounding them. Supporting links for merchandise and Patreon are provided, indicating it's part of a series.
This video, featuring firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries, explores a surprising connection between the world's smallest pistol, the Kolibri, and the development of the influential MG42 machine gun. The description highlights the Kolibri's potential impact on firearms history, moving beyond its recognition from video games like Battlefield 1. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, invites viewers to support their work and discover more about their collection through their website and social media channels.
This video explores the Vickers Class C/T machine gun, a commercial export variant designed for interwar armored vehicles. It highlights modifications made from the standard Vickers heavy machine gun, including a pistol grip, buttpad, cheek pads, shortened barrel, rear-removable barrel, side-hinged top cover, and interchangeable feed blocks for left or right-hand feeding. The video also discusses experimental cooling systems and the limited production and use of these specialized guns, noting their obsolescence by World War II compared to air-cooled alternatives.
This video, the first part of a series, features CSM(Ret) Rick Lamb discussing the historical evolution of military kit, weapons, and uniforms from 1916 to 1951. Lamb, a lifelong collector and historian, emphasizes patterns of innovation driven by conflict and the recurring issue of militaries being under-equipped for new wars due to peacetime focus on parades. He explains the 'why' behind changes, highlighting necessity as the mother of invention, citing the rapid advancement from bi-planes to jet planes in WWII as a prime example. The description also teases future videos involving live ammunition and specific firearms.
This video explores three lightweight experimental Lanchester submachine gun prototypes developed by George Lanchester. Lanchester, initially tasked with reverse-engineering the German MP28 for British production, later worked for Sterling Engineering Company. He sought to reduce the Lanchester's weight, leading to these prototypes. However, development was halted in 1942 by government officials who deemed further work on the Lanchester unnecessary due to the ongoing Sten production. The video thanks the Royal Armouries for access to film and disassemble these unique firearms from their collection.
