Royal Armouries: M16 & AR-15 Nomenclature

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You might be using the M16 and AR-15 nomenclature wrong and here is Royal Armouries to help clear things up so you can be more confident when you debate about these firearms on the interwebs... "The M16 and AR-15 naming debate is one that thrives on the internet, so much so that our Keeper of Firearms and Artillery has decided to weigh in."

Webley "Kaufmann" Improved Government Revolver

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We get to see the "Kaufmann" version of the Webley revolver in this episode of Royal Armouries... "Inspired by our friends at C&Rsenal, Jonathan has rooted through our expansive collection to find different patterns of the Webley Improved Government Revolver, including it's very first iteration."

Royal Armouries: The HK416A5

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Firearms expert takes a look on the real deal Heckler & Koch HK416A5 rifle in this Royal Armouries episode... "Following on from our Knight's Armament KS-1 video last month, Jonathan takes a look at another firearm from the Project Hunter trials: the Heckler & Koch HK416 A5.

Project Hunter was launched by the UK to select a new Alternative Individual Weapon for select branches of the British Army, such as the Rangers and elements of the Royal Marine Commandos.

Royal Armouries: The British Army L403A1

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The Royal Armouries has had an exclusive first look at the British Army's new high-precision assault rifle, the KS-1 (L403A1). This £90 million, two-year project has culminated in a cutting-edge weapon for select British Armed Forces units. Designed under the codename 'Project Hunter', the KS-1 boasts advanced firearm optics, an ELEANOR-equipped barrel, and a suppressor, making it a highly capable and adaptable tool.

Gun Expert's Reaction To Ghost Recon Breakpoint's Guns

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Jonathan Ferguson of Royal Armouries does a video for Gamespot as he gives his reactions to the guns used in Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint... "This week weapons expert Jonathan Ferguson travels to the mountains and marshlands of Auroa to check out the guns of Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint, including the HK 416, the Valmet M82 and a slightly cursed long-length Kriss Vector."

Royal Armouries: Steel Core Cyclone HSR

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Royal Armouries present foldable .50 caliber rifle, the Steel Core Cyclone HSR... "50.cal is a calibre that often packs a punch, especially when it belongs to a precision rifle. This week Jonathan breaks down the latest offerings of a modern high-powered firearm for long range applications."

Royal Armouries: The Suppressed L96A1

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Real steel session with Royal Armouries as they present the suppressed L96A1 sniper rifle... "From Green Meanie, to ‘three men in a shed’, to gamers running wild with the ‘AWP’ –Accuracy International and their L96A1 created the modern template for sniper rifles to this day.

Less well-known, as Jonathan shows in this week’s episode, is the integrally suppressed variant."

Webley Mk IV Revolver From Titanic's White Star Line

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Before you break out into singing the Celin Dion song, have a good look at the Webley Mk IV Revolver from Titanic's White Star Line in this episode of the Royal Armouries on YouTube... "A few weeks ago, Jonathan as he often does was perusing the web and saw a White Star Line Webley revolver in the collection of a fellow museum.

'That's a very cool thing," he thought to himself. "I wonder if we have one of those?'

Royal Armouries: The 6-shot C96 Mauser

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Firearms Expert from Royal Armouries feature the shot C96 Mauser Broomhandle pistol... "The world of early 20th-century firearms dawned a new era as revolvers began to be swept away by higher magazine capacity and faster reloading pistols.

The C96 exploded in popularity with shooters worldwide, sparking a frenzy of variants – some favoured, others... well, let's just say ‘less so’.

Royal Armouries: Ultra-Rare Colt AR-15 Survival Rifle

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Another rare rifle for Royal Armouries to discuss in this episode, the Colt AR-15 Survival Rifle... "Designed to provide US aircrews with enough punch to defend themselves in a pinch and potentially survive behind enemy lines, the CAR-15 had all the hallmarks of a successful design.

But the project was shelved and this example is 1 of only 10 to survive, entering the museum collection under some mystery, as Jonathan explains."

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