This video delves into the Winchester G30R, the final iteration of David Marshall Williams' .30 caliber battle rifle project. It traces the lineage from Ed Browning's initial design through Williams' modifications, including the gas tappet system and the shift to a Garand-type rotating bolt. The G30R was a scaled-down version of the M2 that won the Light Rifle trials, eventually becoming the M1 Carbine. Although tested by the Marine Corps and considered by Canada, it was not adopted. The video also touches upon its potential as a BAR replacement, leading to the Winchester Automatic Rifle (WAR).
This video delves into the history and development of the Winchester G30M rifle, a precursor to later designs. It details how David Marshall Williams, also known as "Carbine" Williams, took over development after Jonathan "Ed" Browning's death. Williams' key innovation was replacing Browning's annular gas piston with his own short-stroke tappet system, improving reliability. The G30M was submitted to Marine Corps trials in 1940, competing against the M1 Garand and Pedersen rifles. Despite demonstrating potential for faster and cheaper manufacturing, the G30M ultimately placed third in trials due to a higher number of malfunctions and broken parts compared to the Garand. Winchester continued development, leading to the M2 "seven and a half pound rifle", which will be covered in a subsequent video.
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