How Small Arms Work

Dixie Gunsmithing · January 29, 2014, 06:45 PM

I ran across another video titled "How Small Arms Work", form Uncle Sam during WWII, and thought some might like the training video on how everything from bolt actions to full autos work internally. Plus, I would love to have the large model they use.

How Small Arms Work YouTube video.

Dc777 · February 4, 2014, 12:06 PM

Interesting video, and historical.

Dixie Gunsmithing · February 4, 2014, 01:36 PM

There are several good ones on YouTube, but they revolve around the military weapons if they're from the Army, etc. However, the same basics apply to our own guns, both bolt action and semi-auto. One good one, is the training video on the M-1 carbine.

southjk · February 4, 2014, 03:22 PM

I've seen that video before and think it's a great demonstration of how guns work. Anyone wanting to know what goes on inside a gun should watch this first.

edit: I really want that big gun and yes I'm watching it again.

Brian Pfleuger · February 4, 2014, 04:10 PM

Neat video.

Those are some seriously giant props.

Jo6pak · February 4, 2014, 08:21 PM

Nice video.
Sometimes I find the study of the mechanics of different operating system more enjoyable than actually shooting them.
There is another YouTube channel called "Forgotten Weapons" that are excellent in showing the internals and functioning of different and odd firearms.

January 29, 2014, 06:45 PM	#1
Dixie Gunsmithing Moderator Emeritus Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923	How Small Arms Work I ran across another video titled "How Small Arms Work", form Uncle Sam during WWII, and thought some might like the training video on how everything from bolt actions to full autos work internally. Plus, I would love to have the large model they use. How Small Arms Work YouTube video.

February 4, 2014, 12:06 PM	#2
Dc777 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2013 Location: South West, Alabama Posts: 609	Interesting video, and historical. __________________ NRA member Paintings were made to look at, and guns were made to be shot. If you aren't going to use them as they are intended for, get rid of them and buy a Picasso.

February 4, 2014, 03:22 PM	#4
southjk Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2012 Location: Memphis Posts: 468	I've seen that video before and think it's a great demonstration of how guns work. Anyone wanting to know what goes on inside a gun should watch this first. edit: I really want that big gun and yes I'm watching it again. Last edited by southjk; February 4, 2014 at 03:40 PM.

February 4, 2014, 04:10 PM	#5
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Neat video. Those are some seriously giant props. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

February 4, 2014, 08:21 PM	#6
Jo6pak Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2010 Location: West Coast...of WI Posts: 1,663	Nice video. Sometimes I find the study of the mechanics of different operating system more enjoyable than actually shooting them. There is another YouTube channel called "Forgotten Weapons" that are excellent in showing the internals and functioning of different and odd firearms. __________________ NRA Life Member, SAF contributor.

February 4, 2014, 01:36 PM	#3
Dixie Gunsmithing Moderator Emeritus Join Date: April 27, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,923	There are several good ones on YouTube, but they revolve around the military weapons if they're from the Army, etc. However, the same basics apply to our own guns, both bolt action and semi-auto. One good one, is the training video on the M-1 carbine.