M1915 Howell Automatic Rifle Enfield Conversion

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  • @Jeedemer
    @Jeedemer 7 років тому +1832

    This gun is actually a pretty decent way of explaining to people how semi automatic gas systems work in guns

    • @AmerigoMagellan
      @AmerigoMagellan 5 років тому +12

      Yup! It sure does.

    • @billmelater6470
      @billmelater6470 4 роки тому +31

      @@davidcoxe9597 They did go after certain Airsoft gun receivers because "they could be made into real guns". So what you said would not really be that much of a stretch.

    • @jackdundon2261
      @jackdundon2261 4 роки тому +9

      If you look at Bill ruger's very first design he took a lever action Savage Model 99 and put a gas port on it and made into a semi automatic. When he showed the design to Savage, there were not iterested in it though. They liked the lever version.

    • @jackdundon2261
      @jackdundon2261 4 роки тому +14

      @Dan Didnot wtf are you dribbling about? Me thinks you hit reply to the wrong person.

    • @SNInc
      @SNInc 4 роки тому +1

      or one can just get a carbine..

  • @kurtbergh
    @kurtbergh 7 років тому +1165

    This is a brilliant low-tech solution for a mechanical problem. It's like having a car with manually windable windows, but having a hydraulic hand rotating the handle.

    • @T4nkcommander
      @T4nkcommander 7 років тому +56

      It is a crying shame it didn't get adopted. Really, so many great designs lost in history. Worst of all is the Jackhammer....I'm going to get one made some day, somehow....

    • @Punishthefalse
      @Punishthefalse 6 років тому +35

      It's so steampunk-esque it hurts.

    • @sam8404
      @sam8404 6 років тому +15

      T4nkc0mm4nd3r it didnt get adopted because a true semi auto rifle is a lot more reliable and an all around better solution

    • @Kacpa2
      @Kacpa2 6 років тому +7

      Pancor Jackhammer was a piece of shit of a shotgun tho......All it has going for it is looking "Kewl". While its terribely limiting. SPAS 12 and SPAS 15 as superior in everyway to it.

    • @edpiner4960
      @edpiner4960 5 років тому +2

      however in t1915 this would have been light years ahead of the competition wouldn't mind having one
      @@sam8404

  • @hai2ulol
    @hai2ulol 7 років тому +598

    Winner of the 1915 "Well, at least you tried," award.

    • @abwihamwinkin
      @abwihamwinkin 6 років тому +7

      snafuu This made me laugh really hard, thank you!

    • @ianfinrir8724
      @ianfinrir8724 Рік тому +2

      This is the reason the Participation Trophy was invented.

  • @jruser
    @jruser 7 років тому +441

    All "steampunkery" aside ... this conversion was designed at the apex of the age of steam. If you're used to looking at steam locomotives running with all of their moving parts exposed, this action makes complete sense.

    • @ScottKenny1978
      @ScottKenny1978 4 роки тому +15

      I'm just not used to the working bits being that close to my hands and face!

    • @BigWheel.
      @BigWheel. 2 роки тому +13

      It literally is the closest we will get to a real steam punk rifle.

    • @IVIaskerade
      @IVIaskerade Рік тому +2

      @@BigWheel. I dunno, the Alofs is pretty steampunk too.

    • @klock_tax3150
      @klock_tax3150 Рік тому +4

      @@IVIaskeradelof system is purely mechanical and still requires braking the action from the shooter to fire again. The fact they even managed to get these rifles to run relatively well for being semiautomatic conversions on rifles that were even in circulation since original production in 1904 or 1895 is impressive. (If they used any surplus MLEs)

  • @RaptorBeast7
    @RaptorBeast7 7 років тому +1271

    so basically, they created a gas powered metal hand to rotate the bolt for you.
    that sounds genius and lazy at the same time :P

    • @T4nkcommander
      @T4nkcommander 7 років тому +88

      Oftentimes the best solution is the most simple one.

    • @JosephHarner
      @JosephHarner 7 років тому +107

      Mechanically, it's not technically any different from a lot of cammed-surface rotating bolt semi-auto rifles. The obvious difference being that the mechanical bits are on the outside of the gun, instead of tucked away safely inside.

    • @victornewman9547
      @victornewman9547 6 років тому +14

      oem42
      The Australians did make an automatic Lee Enfield in WWII. I forget what it was called, there is one on display in the Army museum in Waiouru, NZ.

    • @victornewman9547
      @victornewman9547 6 років тому +23

      oem42
      My mistake, it was made by a Kiwi. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlton_Automatic_Rifle

    • @braith117
      @braith117 6 років тому +8

      That looks like something a bored guy in the US would rig up over a weekend to see if it works, hollow metal pistol grip and all.

  • @spef7396
    @spef7396 7 років тому +311

    not gonna lie this looks fucking SICK

  • @Fireclaws10
    @Fireclaws10 7 років тому +52

    This is one of those genuinely forgotten weapons that are really cool to see. Fantastic job Ian!

  • @BigSwede7403
    @BigSwede7403 7 років тому +307

    This looks like something out of League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Only need some brass fittings rather than steel.

    • @GoatMan-dl5ds
      @GoatMan-dl5ds 6 років тому +8

      BigSwede7403 dude that would've been a really cool thing to see at least referenced in the movie

    • @Beanie-Sandals
      @Beanie-Sandals 4 роки тому +1

      I loved that movie! I miss Sean Connery

  • @billmelater6470
    @billmelater6470 4 роки тому +167

    "Excuse me, but we need a self loading rifle to be made."
    "Sure, just give me the design."
    *Sets down an Enfield.
    "....This is an Enfield...."
    "Precisely."

    • @booboodafoo3247
      @booboodafoo3247 3 роки тому

      Lame

    • @comradeurod9805
      @comradeurod9805 Рік тому +2

      Turns out that several people were struck by the same good idea fairy while handling Lee Enfield or Ross rifles.
      What is it with them commonwealth folks and putting steam locomotives on their service rifles

  • @IndianaJoneFan24
    @IndianaJoneFan24 7 років тому +713

    Imagine bringing one of these to a mad minute challenge. "What do you mean I can't use it? It's a Lee Enfield!"

    • @ethanspaziani5269
      @ethanspaziani5269 4 роки тому +58

      I know this comment is 3 years old but I doubt that they would turn you away seeing how it's such a rare Oddity I bet they would let you compete just I'll let everybody experience it

    • @caryk3028
      @caryk3028 3 роки тому +21

      @@ethanspaziani5269 with the glacial trigger reset and extra weight it maybe more a handicap than an advantage lol
      needs to have been standard issue is the likely gripe

  • @munkSWE88
    @munkSWE88 7 років тому +1253

    There is something steampunky about this gun.

    • @lermanct4486
      @lermanct4486 7 років тому +43

      munkSWE88 There really is. I think it's because while most semi auto guns have some sort of internal mechanism that makes them work this one has a external mechanism.

    • @sompret
      @sompret 7 років тому +54

      For once, I actually think it really is a steampunk gun and not glued cogs and gold spraypaint, thanks to the gas tube.

    • @Xr8dACE420
      @Xr8dACE420 7 років тому +6

      munkSWE88 I had the same thought... I looks straight out of a steam punk fantasy.

    • @CaptainGrief66
      @CaptainGrief66 7 років тому +24

      More diesepunk I'd say as it is now
      But with more brass, a bit more bulk and some random screws and bolts it would look quite steampunky

    • @darkblood626
      @darkblood626 7 років тому +22

      It looks steampunk because it's overly designed and serves its purpose by sidestepping what is (in hindsight) the most simple and obvious solution.

  • @aceroadholder2185
    @aceroadholder2185 7 років тому +31

    The addition of a cam-roll bearing on the end of the bolt lever would eliminate the jamming of the mechanism when slowly cycled to the full bolt open position. The bearing would also reduce the force the gas piston would have to exert to overcome the friction of the bolt lever against the cam track. The reduced friction would reduce wear on the cam track. A smaller piston might then be practicable and still retain the same cyclic rate.
    As you said, the contraption works much better than one might think at first glance.

    • @samiam619
      @samiam619 5 років тому +5

      Aceroadholder, okay I have the rifle, you make the parts. We’ll get together and try your design! 😎

  • @JoeSnuffie
    @JoeSnuffie 7 років тому +322

    I support you on Patreon and videos like this show me that I'm getting a heck of a lot more value than what I pay. I love the time you take to give the history.

  • @chriside9363
    @chriside9363 7 років тому +91

    This amazing weapon has ben confirmed to be in a DLC for BF1. Thank you Ian for your support to DICE

    • @BigWheel.
      @BigWheel. 2 роки тому +7

      This gun fucking rules in BF1.

    • @evanlanger4808
      @evanlanger4808 Рік тому +1

      It needs to be an airsoft gun

    • @notNajimi
      @notNajimi Рік тому +3

      And they included the aftermarket bipod! Lmao

  • @yugimuto9763
    @yugimuto9763 7 років тому +137

    I saw the rifle in the thumbnail and just thought wow, gotta learn about that!

  • @ALAPINO
    @ALAPINO 7 років тому +26

    I grew up with LEs: I drilled with them on parade, shot and taught with them on course. This hodgepodge rifle has got to be the most fantastic clunker I have ever seen, egad!!!

    • @alastairbarkley6572
      @alastairbarkley6572 3 роки тому +1

      Me too. A fine rifle. Why did you never hear literally millions of Brits, Australians, Kiwis, Indians, Canadians and South Africans cry "if ONLY we had the M1 Garand"?

  • @warmongerhero
    @warmongerhero 7 років тому +225

    For those who don't know, "The bee's knees!" and "The cat's meow!" are very scientific terms but you would need to be a gun expert to know that.

    • @chartle1
      @chartle1 7 років тому +31

      I'd like to ad willy-nilly. As in the expended casings are extracted in a willy-nilly fashion.
      In the slow mo shots some hung around until the next shot was off.

    • @laxityazathoth1423
      @laxityazathoth1423 7 років тому +24

      warmongerhero the mutts nuts

    • @daddy_cool762
      @daddy_cool762 7 років тому +1

      Laxity Azathoth hahaha

    • @manictiger
      @manictiger 6 років тому +9

      You put the thing on the thing and you pull the thing.

    • @nickbull7734
      @nickbull7734 5 років тому +1

      You don’t have to be a gun expert to know these terms 😂they were used outside of gun talk you know

  • @mindosasin
    @mindosasin 6 років тому +21

    Perfect working model for gas operated weapon main principles demonstration.

  • @Vulf_Faolan
    @Vulf_Faolan 7 років тому +575

    "Why didn't the British do that thing which would have helped them greatly" is always a good question. Always relevant.

    • @laxityazathoth1423
      @laxityazathoth1423 7 років тому +16

      Vulf Almasy I'd rather have a Lewis gun tyvm

    • @Vulf_Faolan
      @Vulf_Faolan 7 років тому +41

      I think you're all missing the point that Ian made sure to mention a few times, the gun was called an Automatic Rifle because it was a rifle whos bolt automatically cycled, not because it was a squad support weapon. If the idea of a self-loading rifle "Brings little to a platoon", why are Military forces not still issuing bolt action rifles to infantry?

    • @Deadeye012011
      @Deadeye012011 6 років тому +1

      New rifles weren't going to win the war tanks and Artillery however were if they could build enough of them that's where the lionshare of British war time production was going post 1915.

    • @ptonpc
      @ptonpc 4 роки тому

      @@justforever96 I wish this had been upvoted a lot more.

    • @joshuarichards4681
      @joshuarichards4681 4 роки тому +1

      Lol

  • @DougieMClark
    @DougieMClark 7 років тому +1

    Another Lee Enfield variant of which I was unaware. I would however be happy to stand my ground with an ordinary SMLE, in particular with the trench magazine afixed. Great show!!!

  • @madox86
    @madox86 7 років тому +515

    *KACHOONK-CHOONK*

  • @worldtraveler930
    @worldtraveler930 4 роки тому +23

    If I was to ever own a Lee Enfield, this is the one I would like to have.

  • @Samsa000
    @Samsa000 7 років тому +114

    Had I seen this in some steampunk movie I'd been like "looks awesome, typical movie design though, lots of weird tubes and stuff that don't do anything specific".
    Awesome rifle though :D

  • @sandemike
    @sandemike 5 років тому +1

    Saw one of these in a museum in Capetown Caste in South Africa,Often wondered how it would function. Now I know. Thank you Ian.

  • @LeSucromancien
    @LeSucromancien 7 років тому +1688

    Soon on Battlefield 1

    • @SmokeyPanda123
      @SmokeyPanda123 7 років тому +15

      Mr They59 this would be awesome

    • @seandavies169
      @seandavies169 7 років тому +71

      Mr They59 Farquhar Hill would be much better suited I think

    • @jfpasky
      @jfpasky 7 років тому +13

      Samuel Actually this gun was not used in service. It was offered in both World Wars but declined both times.

    • @danielleegreene
      @danielleegreene 7 років тому +95

      SpiderJoseph true, but that didn't stop weapons like the Cei Rigotti from appearing.

    • @jfpasky
      @jfpasky 7 років тому +6

      Daniel Greene Yea but the majority of the British Army used the Lee-Enfield. So good guns like this would rarely see its way on the western front.

  • @johndearden6410
    @johndearden6410 7 років тому +2

    The cool thing is you don't have to visualize how the rifle operates. It's all right there in front of you. And for the shooter, _really_ right there in front of you!

  • @spudgunn8695
    @spudgunn8695 2 роки тому +3

    Seems Mr Howell was one of the godfathers of Steampunk design. Surprised I haven't seen it in a film yet!

  • @jdarksword
    @jdarksword 7 років тому +2

    Probably the most original design I have ever seen for converting a bolt gun into a semi-auto. Very interesting, thanks for sharing Ian!

  • @DoRC
    @DoRC 7 років тому +3

    I'm glad you had the opportunity to shoot this one. I think a lot would have been lost just seeing it static

  • @soldier22881
    @soldier22881 8 місяців тому +1

    that looks so cool, i love that motion it makes and its all visible. kinda has its own unique theme with that modification

  • @DJ_Bonebraker
    @DJ_Bonebraker 6 років тому +5

    Man it never ceases to amaze me with how you guys manage to find these extremely rare & experimental guns.... Heck, at this point I'm almost half expecting you all to turn up a working Hellriegel 1915 at some point in a future episode, lol.

    • @comradeurod9805
      @comradeurod9805 Рік тому +1

      Bit late at this point but uhhhh...... aged like a fine wine

  • @stilllife8
    @stilllife8 4 роки тому +6

    Watching the bolt go backward into Ian's face makes me wince every time, even though I know there's a shield there.

  • @johngeiger117
    @johngeiger117 5 років тому +60

    Jesus imagine the cyclic rate on that thing if they made it full auto

  • @mrgavsterman
    @mrgavsterman 3 роки тому

    This guy literally has the best job ever, he gets to examine and fire historical weapons for a living. What I wouldn't do for this job

  • @dumptrump3788
    @dumptrump3788 7 років тому +20

    I've just had one of those "If I ever win the lottery..." moments.

  • @NeoDaxtoChief17
    @NeoDaxtoChief17 6 років тому +2

    Crazy how well BF1 captures the sound of it firing, such a cool bit of innovation from the time period

  • @cache2295
    @cache2295 7 років тому +95

    That is fascinating... really steampunk lookin'

    • @mazatlan79P
      @mazatlan79P 7 років тому +2

      Beat me to it by 20secs;)

    • @johnaranjo2059
      @johnaranjo2059 7 років тому +1

      Shifty Bagel what is this steampunk comment i keep seeing, da fuck did i miss lol

    • @Immopimmo
      @Immopimmo 7 років тому +1

      +John Aranjo Steampunk is a silly subculture where people dress up in pseudo-victorian clothing with top hats and goggles and all the accessories are brown leather or brass and there's cogwheels on everything for no good reason.

    • @johnaranjo2059
      @johnaranjo2059 7 років тому

      i know what steampunk is thanks, my question is why so many people keep commenting steampunk on his videos lol

    • @andreizedlav7303
      @andreizedlav7303 7 років тому

      +John Aranjo Because they have a very limited vocabulary outside of what they read on the fan fictions they come across online.

  • @Cesmust
    @Cesmust 7 років тому +133

    This is the firearms equivalent of using nothing but if-statements.

    • @maverick9708
      @maverick9708 3 роки тому +6

      😂 Or making all variables global

  • @brendo7363
    @brendo7363 7 років тому +18

    ACtion looks terrifying in the high speed, but in real time it looks good, really cool.

  • @The5thColumn
    @The5thColumn 6 років тому +1

    It was so cool to see this added into BF1. Had to go dig up the history of this bizarre gun.

  • @xPlatiinHD
    @xPlatiinHD 7 років тому +410

    Thats Really a forgotton weapon

    • @51WCDodge
      @51WCDodge 7 років тому +20

      Unless it was the inspiration for the L85A1?

    • @reiceleffler509
      @reiceleffler509 7 років тому +11

      You really forgot your grammar

  • @Chris_da_fro
    @Chris_da_fro 3 роки тому

    Watching that casing jumbling around the gun before being flown off camera made my morning

  • @littlegrabbiZZ9PZA
    @littlegrabbiZZ9PZA 7 років тому +241

    This gun isn't just weird, it's *fractally* weird. If you strip away a level of weirdness, what's beneath is exactly as weird as what you took away.

    • @jasondoe2596
      @jasondoe2596 7 років тому +1

      xD

    • @separatist123
      @separatist123 7 років тому +1

      littlegrabbiZZ9PZA do you mean frantically?

    • @YTaccNo3
      @YTaccNo3 7 років тому +11

      no. fractal is a word. google it

    • @JeezboozXD
      @JeezboozXD 7 років тому +7

      littlegrabbiZZ9PZA Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness within Weirdness...

    • @UnfaithfulServant97
      @UnfaithfulServant97 7 років тому +3

      Poo Poo - Weirdception

  • @overtotter8639
    @overtotter8639 2 роки тому +2

    love this gun in battlefield 1. has decent recoil, good accuracy, solid damage, and great ammo capacity. It also gets the bipod in game which is pretty good when used.

  • @antyrabbytmeow5021
    @antyrabbytmeow5021 7 років тому +90

    Is this the semi fully automatic rifle I've been hearing about?

    • @SouLynn
      @SouLynn 5 років тому +20

      Nah, it's more like Fully Semi-Automatic

    • @kieranh2005
      @kieranh2005 4 роки тому +2

      Not only that, it's a fully semi automatic bolt action with external gas mechanism.

  • @StealthTheUnknown
    @StealthTheUnknown 4 роки тому

    These conversions of bolt rifles into self-loaders is a fascinating business, always had a hunch they did this sort of stuff with bolt guns and lo and behold, they’ve done it multiple times

  • @444mopar
    @444mopar 7 років тому +3

    Spectacular video! Your high speed footage was beyond my expectations. Keep up the great work!

  • @pakman422
    @pakman422 7 років тому +4

    Just absolutely amazing! Stuff like this is exactly why I subscribed to this channel. Thanks for all the work you put into these videos and thanks for bringing us and documenting amazing guns like this! Also, it was awesome for the consigner to allow you to shoot this gem. What an amazing opportunity that must have been. - Jacob S.

  • @matt7220
    @matt7220 7 років тому +7

    What an incredible rifle. Thanks for sharing it with us! Keep up the great work, always love your videos.

  • @zachanderson303
    @zachanderson303 7 років тому +2

    I have always been interested in these bolt action conversions and I never thought you would ever be able to a video on, let alone shoot one! Thank you!

  • @ragnarokstravius2074
    @ragnarokstravius2074 7 років тому +52

    Finally a rifle for me! A Right Handed and Left Eyed Rifle! Only problem is the price, the needing for me to travel to the USA and a lot of bullshit about Brazil's gun laws.

    • @Akm72
      @Akm72 7 років тому +10

      Right handed and left eyed?! God was 'avin' a laugh when he invented you! :)

    • @ragnarokstravius2074
      @ragnarokstravius2074 7 років тому +6

      And Genetics was saying just a casual "Fuck You" to me.

    • @Musicman12345
      @Musicman12345 7 років тому +4

      Check out his video for the "cripple stock" shotgun it's made just for people with that alement

    • @nicholasholloway8743
      @nicholasholloway8743 6 років тому

      Ragnarok Stravius wtf? Can't you get assault rifles and shot legally there, L ike easier than here I mean? You would think because alot of crazy shit goes down in (BRAZIL) lol love that movie

    • @manictiger
      @manictiger 6 років тому

      Geez, you'd love my angled back-up sights. I have them on the right pic rail, so I can cheekweld and use them (by tiltng the gun sideways).
      But, they're actually facing left, so they're originally supposed to be on the left side of the rifle. You could probably have them in their "normal" config and have a right cheek weld, while aiming with your left eye.

  • @jimhart4158
    @jimhart4158 7 років тому +496

    And.....this is illegal in California. It has a pistol grip and a detachable magazine. Clearly, we are all safer now.

    • @boiboi9314
      @boiboi9314 5 років тому +77

      Well... plastic straws are also Illegal in California so it’s not a surprise

    • @ace-qt4qi
      @ace-qt4qi 5 років тому +48

      Wait and doesn't California, have very high crime rates?

    • @shruk4
      @shruk4 5 років тому +34

      Generally in favour of gun control etc, but if I die in a mass shooting being killed by this wud be so much cooler than getting sprayed by an AR-15

    • @Krzemieniewski1
      @Krzemieniewski1 5 років тому +7

      @@shruk4 or by knife

    • @billmelater6470
      @billmelater6470 4 роки тому +10

      @@shruk4 Well, with more controls you can rest assured that shooting back will never be an option.

  • @astrayadventurer4450
    @astrayadventurer4450 7 років тому +4

    Just that opening slow mo was all I needed can't wait to finish the rest of the video *Thumbs Up*.

  • @PhauxTheFox
    @PhauxTheFox 7 років тому +2

    I've been wanting to learn and get into gunsmithing and designing for some time now and I wanted to make a bolt action conversion similar to this, I didn't know if anything like this existed or not, so I'm glad to see one.

  • @joehawkins4440
    @joehawkins4440 7 років тому +5

    That was one of the most interesting guns I've ever seen. thanks for the video!

  • @51WCDodge
    @51WCDodge 7 років тому

    Dear God! Can you imagine trying to keep that thing clean and operational in combat? All praise Lewis!

  • @masaharumorimoto4761
    @masaharumorimoto4761 7 років тому +3

    Ian, you look so bad ass with the ear flaps down in slow motion! I love it!

  • @T4nkcommander
    @T4nkcommander 7 років тому

    I watch every video you post Ian, but unlike most of the videos in my subscription feed I rarely get 'excited' to watch them. But whenever I do get around to watching, I'm quickly reminded of why I take the time to watch every one.
    It has been said countless times in comments, etc, but you really do an amazing job breaking down the mechanics of the weapons while offering a full rich history on the weapon and its origins.

  • @The_Dancing_Elephant
    @The_Dancing_Elephant 7 років тому +6

    this channel should have more subscribers.

  • @lasertoothtiger
    @lasertoothtiger 3 роки тому

    This is my favorite of the guns you have reviewed sometimes I just come and rewatch it.

  • @boofini1830
    @boofini1830 7 років тому +91

    Ok, battlefield is putting this in apocalypse dlc, and I bought the shirt

  • @ดนัยแดงประเสริฐ

    I love how he goes all in on the owners and chefs but always stays respectful towards the waiters

  • @tatejordan385
    @tatejordan385 7 років тому +3

    Taking self-loading rifle to an entire new meaning....

  • @rjc0234
    @rjc0234 7 років тому +1

    you never realise how much rifles flex and wobble until you see it in slow motion.

  • @stacybrown3714
    @stacybrown3714 7 років тому +4

    Okay...now this is why I watch your channel! I never knew about this and now I have more useless knowledge than ever. What a cool gun.Great footage and commentary. Looks like you had a lot of fun making this video.

  • @landenmorton4543
    @landenmorton4543 7 років тому

    That's one of the coolest semi auto actions I've ever seen, so fucking simple yet clever

  • @steamengineshooray
    @steamengineshooray 7 років тому +7

    I love how he decided to harness what was already on the receiver instead of completely rework everything~
    I guess you could say the army was thinking... *"Howell" would this work* :P

    • @AndrewAMartin
      @AndrewAMartin 4 роки тому

      @@MansMan42069 How well? No, Howell... ;-)

  • @tasty_wind4294
    @tasty_wind4294 7 років тому

    Without a doubt one of the coolest things I've ever seen on this channel.

  • @michaelpaz8226
    @michaelpaz8226 4 роки тому +10

    Favorite gun in battlefield 1. Even better when I'm perfectly used to the offset sight and my friends try to use it and the sight throws them off so much

    • @alcodelcololex5327
      @alcodelcololex5327 2 роки тому

      I use the sniper variant and just prone on a heavy traffic lane or field and just take out squads. It's a 3-4 shots to kill but the magazine allows me to clear 2 squads if I pace my shots.
      It's a fun fun and want one irl.

  • @johnking6252
    @johnking6252 Рік тому

    Amazing demonstration of automatic firepower. Thx, history & technology well displayed. Mad Max !

  • @Nailbunny889
    @Nailbunny889 7 років тому +17

    That thing is pretty awesome. It's like a real life steampunk rifle.

  • @jimkey920
    @jimkey920 7 років тому +2

    Just love the develpment of semi auto weapons! Just when yu think ya seen it all; this is presented.

  • @yeaiamtrill
    @yeaiamtrill 6 років тому +50

    Now its on bf1 not forgotten anymore

    • @smorlokdelok
      @smorlokdelok 5 років тому +2

      @Charlie Fiore yeah same. I've been trying out other weapons as the medic class, but i always find myself going back to this

  • @jayk01254
    @jayk01254 7 років тому +1

    Very cool! Honestly wouldn't have thought it would work so well if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. Great video!

  • @mcqueenfanman
    @mcqueenfanman 7 років тому +30

    You have a lot of guts to shoot that thing.

  • @stephens7136
    @stephens7136 7 років тому

    One word comes to mind. "Ludicrous"
    ...I love it! Very steampunk looking.

  • @Mildcat743
    @Mildcat743 7 років тому +4

    When a Cei-Rigotti does questionable things with an SMLE in the middle of a scrapyard

  • @KB4th
    @KB4th 7 років тому +2

    This is the most interesting review so far mate. I am a fan of the Lee Enfield but never knew the conversion as shown, great stuff!!!!!

  • @korkronwarlord
    @korkronwarlord 4 роки тому +7

    Manufacturer: "So, how complexed do you want the rifles mechanism to be?"
    British Army: "yes"

  • @johnaranjo2059
    @johnaranjo2059 7 років тому

    wait can we all stop and apreciate ians cheeky little play on words here, howell we make the enfield a semi auto!!

  • @FaisalAlmalki223
    @FaisalAlmalki223 7 років тому +13

    Now modify the sear and you'll get a full-auto Lee Enfield ;)

    • @AndrewAMartin
      @AndrewAMartin 4 роки тому +3

      No soldier would want to carry a FALE (fail) though...

    • @Enthymene
      @Enthymene 4 роки тому +3

      Finally something less controllable than the M14!

  • @jhlogue
    @jhlogue 6 років тому

    That is the most rube-goldberg/steampunk looking gun I've ever seen. I love it!!

  • @jna3341
    @jna3341 7 років тому +76

    H&K PSG-1: The Ultimate German Sniper Rifle & Walther WA2000: The Ultimate German Sniper Rifle

    • @Beowulf_98
      @Beowulf_98 6 років тому

      Marksman not sniper.

    • @grahamlopez6202
      @grahamlopez6202 5 років тому

      Most things by barret: OH BEAUTIFUL FOR SPACIOUS SKYS AND AMBER WAVES OF GRAIN

  • @พรพฤติกรชาติดําดี

    When it comes to cooking Gordon is an absolute expert at roasting literally anyone for the flaws in their approach to it

  • @kenns9
    @kenns9 7 років тому +3

    Thanks Ian. Now the Queen is going to take away our SMLEs because they can be converted to semi autos!

  • @SlyPearTree
    @SlyPearTree 7 років тому

    I really like it when it's possible for you to shoot strange, weird but wonderful guns.

  • @ultramanJR
    @ultramanJR 6 років тому +4

    Now this weapon is coming to Battlefield 1 this February with the Apocalypse DLC as a Medic rifle

  • @j.granger1120
    @j.granger1120 6 років тому

    The gas cylinder was flexing as the piston cycled rearward, in the high speed photography. This may have caused the piston inside out of alignment jamming the cocking piece over to one side, thanks Ian, another cool (steampunk ?), rifle. Great job.

  • @CrudeConduct666
    @CrudeConduct666 6 років тому +11

    Dudes, this gun is going to be in the Battlefield 1 Apocalypse DLC

  • @TrikeRoadPoet
    @TrikeRoadPoet 7 років тому

    Everything moving in multiple directions and bullets on the loose!!! FUN!

  • @MrWooaa
    @MrWooaa Рік тому +3

    This looks like what would happen if Wallace and Gromit tried to make a gun.

  • @nicholasholloway8743
    @nicholasholloway8743 6 років тому

    I love this channel, this guy gets ahold of alot of experimental ww1,post ww1 firearms that you just don't see on other channels, why is this channel not a staple to society yet?

  • @reubenleal7098
    @reubenleal7098 7 років тому +57

    Just confirmed as added to battlefield 1

  • @koryo3373
    @koryo3373 7 років тому +1

    First video I've seen of yours. It was enjoyable to watch and I learned a lot about a unique rifle. You're very knowledgeable and it's easy to tell you enjoy talking about these firearms. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching!

  • @kirkfosher7501
    @kirkfosher7501 6 років тому +3

    That brass nearly had your eye out

  • @doeruengwatumong1196
    @doeruengwatumong1196 Рік тому

    I love how consistent and yet so different every episode is:

  • @thegoldencaulk2742
    @thegoldencaulk2742 7 років тому +18

    I've been oogling this thing so hard, I cracked my computer scree

    • @samiam619
      @samiam619 5 років тому

      TheGoldenCaulk Time to go back and watch the live fire section, again!

  • @56Seeker
    @56Seeker 7 років тому +2

    Never seen the shock wave rippling down the weapon before. Nice filming.

  • @danielleegreene
    @danielleegreene 7 років тому +4

    Seriously cool and unique firearm. Five bucks says we see this in a BF1 expansion. Medic rifle perhaps?

    • @HaloGrunt
      @HaloGrunt 7 років тому +2

      medic rifle makes the most sence since the way it shoots

    • @Andrebrazi
      @Andrebrazi 7 років тому

      Daniel Greene and you would be right

  • @sanfordhoffman2392
    @sanfordhoffman2392 7 років тому

    Thats gotta be one of the coolest rifles I've ever seen. Good pick for a video.