Astoundingly ironic how the BAR was improved by pretty much every country that used it *except* the US.

@tutes0133

3 жыл бұрын

Well the FBI did by way of the Monitor. Adding a big muzzle brake/flashhider and a a pistol grip. Ian actually has another video about it if you haven't seen it. Good video too. But if you mean in a proper millitary role? Well the Yanks made to carry them were shit outta luck.

@Predator20357

3 жыл бұрын

Thomas Essers most likely because US weren’t there to buy any improved versions, the bests you probably got was a Automatic M14, and still, American’s probably didn’t mind as unless they know about it, they probably used it as any other WW2 gun.

@neutronalchemist3241

3 жыл бұрын

When a army adopts a version of something, it's practically bound to use THAT version until it's replaced by something else, for the sake of interchangeability of parts. IE the last M9 Beretta manufactured for the US army were still the 1985 specs, despite the manufacturer having implemented several plug&play improvements in the civilian versions.

@itsapittie

3 жыл бұрын

It's not just the US. The military procurement system of most nations makes it very difficult to change the design of a weapon once it's been adopted. Sometimes it happens, but not very often.

@MarvinCZ

3 жыл бұрын

@@itsapittie The US military did change it, unfortunately they changed it mostly to the worse.

Teacher: So what did we all learn from WWI everyone? Me: "You want dust covers on everything" - Ian McCollum 2020

@gfarrell80

3 жыл бұрын

Colonialism and nationalism, linked with state propaganda, have the capacity to mobilize millions of ordinary men to slaughter one another when they would really rather be playing soccer with one another or having a beer.

@manatoa1

3 жыл бұрын

It's bad idea for the hegemon to get complacent and let an ambitious lesser power become a peer.

@yurisv7315

3 жыл бұрын

You may also want a dust cover on a dust cover, just to be extra sure.

@clickbaitable9578

3 жыл бұрын

@@yurisv7315 Agreed 100%. I plan on adding that one day

@ReverendMeat51

3 жыл бұрын

In 12 years of compulsory schooling, only one week at best did we ever learn anything about WW1.

The BAR has three modes: Safe, Full Auto, and Fuller Auto

@85gamingwot55

3 жыл бұрын

He has a point you know!

@randomdude9964

3 жыл бұрын

R/technicallythetruth

@thejopp

3 жыл бұрын

Nah. - Safe - DAKKA! - MOAR DAKKA!!!

@pusheendalimitsofgeneva5816

Жыл бұрын

Man forgot the HCAR existed (only available in semi-auto)

@Xsidon

Жыл бұрын

ATFs worst nightmare

You can tell that the detachable barrel translated into the FN MAG/ M240 system well

@zenger74

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing

@paupauldu01

3 жыл бұрын

Even the inside looks similar!

@cameronnightman8112

3 жыл бұрын

@@paupauldu01 Yes, definitely. I'm very familiar with the 240B. It seems exactly the same with the rotating handle and teeth.

@dwon031

3 жыл бұрын

Even the bolt carrier/Op rod looks very similar to the FN MAG/240.

@dereksim8787

3 жыл бұрын

Yup. Except that on the FN MAG there was a catch on the handle to lift with the index finger to activate the carrying handle instead of yanking the whole handle. Heck, even the removing of the bolt and piston from the rear end seemed to have translated to the FN MAG as well.

For some reason this gun is just so damn sexy. It's not elegant looking or streamlined, but looks rugged, mechanically efficient and reliable, and simply badass.

@dumbleking5172

3 жыл бұрын

Looking at it, looks like it fits the hands of Rambo. Uncertain of john wick though.

@guypierson5754

3 жыл бұрын

I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover but when I see this BAR I get a feeling of confidence, like this is a machine made to last by people who don't ever want their boys to die for want of shooting back.

@bennettmay9283

3 жыл бұрын

Very Steampunk

@matthewkarle4954

3 жыл бұрын

damn straight

@rage132891

3 жыл бұрын

It looks sturdy, unlike weapons that come out today that look like edgy nerf guns

BAR: "Who are you?" FN-D : "I'm you but better"

@rogueleader7506

3 жыл бұрын

@@DEarls-ye9tz FN-D: "Who are you?" FAL: "Im you, but skinnier and less accurate when trying to shoot fast."

@dante666jt

3 жыл бұрын

@@rogueleader7506 lmfao

@dante666jt

3 жыл бұрын

BAR: Who you FN-D: I am you but a stripper

@willitsteel

3 жыл бұрын

Better but less attractive

@Oblithian

3 жыл бұрын

BAR: "But I'm me" (unintelligible arnold noises)

This weapon has absolutely no right to look as absolutely stunning as it does. I want one now.

@chrismusicx

2 жыл бұрын

it has every right. i want one too lol

This is the gun you want whenever you riding a t-rex.

@bruhmoment6625

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll stick to the mg42

@MtnBadger

3 жыл бұрын

(Or facing one... lol). I can see a mount with "gunners perch" behind the "operator/driver" of the T-rex. 😆

@dermotmeaney

3 жыл бұрын

Why are you riding a t-rex?!

@adamgrimsley6455

2 ай бұрын

Just what I was thinking

Initial D: FN-D “Do you like, my *BAR* ?”

@CloSeph

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, yeah, yeah Let's go out, kick some ass We'll become heroes

@hachikiina

3 жыл бұрын

yoooo

@Dieselkraftwerk

3 жыл бұрын

Dann These comments are Gold!

@sillylittleowlguy2392

3 жыл бұрын

We need to fund an idea like this

@kentuckyace1068

3 жыл бұрын

Daaaaaaamn

I guess you can say it raises the bar? I’ll see myself out.

@earthenjadis8199

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. You're barred from this topic.

@flightlesschicken7769

3 жыл бұрын

Budum tishh

@gusd41

3 жыл бұрын

I guess this comment section went all Fubar

@twatts45

3 жыл бұрын

I love bad jokes you can stay lol.

@captainahab2711

3 жыл бұрын

Good. Now get out of my bar, and never come back!

The detachable barrel and carry handle are pure genius adaptation.

@graemehogg7033

3 жыл бұрын

Gary McKinley I’d take a Bren over this any day...both features already there...plus another 10 rounds in the magazine.

@johnnytrigger5512

3 жыл бұрын

@@SonsOfLorgar bren gun is much better👍

Thing looks like what you'd get if the (new) Wolfenstein games had a BAR

@williamguilfoyle3068

3 жыл бұрын

Which they should

@Tobascodagama

3 жыл бұрын

@@williamguilfoyle3068 I'm looking forward to a Dieselpunk M16 or something in the next one. If it takes place after the second game's American Revolution, there should be some domestically-produced weapons instead of BJ being stuck using Nazi guns the whole game.

@brianyoung3324

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tobascodagama that's a cool idea! I always wanted to see more Allied stuff in wolfenstein for the contrast in design style.

@sumvs5992

3 жыл бұрын

Only if it was in a ww2 section of a wolfenstein game. Like how they changed the thompson and stg to have more cooling fins.

Gear wheels within the trigger assembly, now that's craftsmanship.

@insertyournamehere4328

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. That’s quite impressive rate reducing mechanism.

@adamgrimsley6455

2 ай бұрын

That's soldiering

By far also the prettiest BAR, with also a beautiful dieselpunk aesthetic!

@johnkelinske1449

3 жыл бұрын

The Swedes had them on thet one.

Love the BAR. Never understood why the US military didn't adopt the pistol grip. It would make it much more ergonomic and easier to fire.

@hailexiao2770

3 жыл бұрын

1920s and 1930s Army budgets are probably why

@WALTERBROADDUS

3 жыл бұрын

Great Depression.

@Ideo7Z

3 жыл бұрын

@@sinisterthoughts2896 Yup. The Ordnance dept were the proto Fudds of that era. Eugene Stoner probably lost a decade off of his lifespan having to deal with their 19th century b.s. mentality.

@RambleOn07

3 жыл бұрын

@@sinisterthoughts2896 If it does not work, you can always hit them with it.

@scinto23

3 жыл бұрын

Also makes me wonder why the Krag and 03 Springfield had straight stocks, especially the 03 since it was essentially a Mauser copy.

4:34 Let me show you...God I thought he is gonna say"Let me show you its feature" with Joerg Sprave laughing voice! lol

@markusmottus1686

3 жыл бұрын

Had the same thought there!😂

@BRETTYZCAR

3 жыл бұрын

Tanks and Bye Bye!

@dumbleking5172

3 жыл бұрын

_You hear a slow booming laughter coming from the end of the hall._

@RiderOftheNorth1968

3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping for it! He should do it just as a homage and a gag.

@Face2theScr33n

3 жыл бұрын

@gofa curself Jörg did a video about owning guns in Germany. And yes, he does! Hahaha! Thanks, and bye-bye!

Timothy J. Mullins regarded the 6.5mm Swedish edition of this FN Model D to be superior because the lower recoil cartridge made this automatic rifle more controllable in full auto fire.

@orionakd

Жыл бұрын

If you use 5.56x45mm modern ammunition , plus a 16" barrel with a pistol grip. This will instantly turn the BAR into an assault rifle! and remember to add a dust cover!

@TheAzureNightmare

7 ай бұрын

​@@orionakdAh, an early FN CAL.

A 240B or Golf has the same barrel change system. Pulling out the bolt is similar too. When FN gets a good idea they really stick with it.

@StacheMan26

3 жыл бұрын

That wasn't the only good idea they carried over, since mechanically the FN MAG/M240 is basically a beefed up BAR with the feed system from an MG 42 on top.

@Taolan8472

3 жыл бұрын

Not just FN, Belgians in general are very practical and firmly believe "if it aint broke dont fix it"

@graysun9108

3 жыл бұрын

Even with the HK MG4 and MG5 the operating bar seems similar although that the bolt is different

Heavy is good, heavy is reliable. If it doesn't work you can always hit them with it.

@WALTERBROADDUS

3 жыл бұрын

It's close to 20 pounds.

@fuzzyhead878

3 жыл бұрын

“Flashbacks of Medal of Honor Franchise”

@clintcannon1902

3 жыл бұрын

@@WALTERBROADDUS exactly why one doesn't want to get brained with it, I think. I know I wouldn't volunteer.

@Reactordrone

3 жыл бұрын

And if you're in Luxembourg you're not going to have to carry it more than 80km.

@jasonarmstrong5750

3 жыл бұрын

WALTERBROADDUS perfect weight for bludgeoning someone to death

Slightly unrelated, but how did Luxembourg end up with .30-06 as it's standard cartridge? I don't think I've ever heard the story behind that.

@mrpane911

3 жыл бұрын

There was an American in the neighborhood who needed to offload all his overstock product and he let them have it for a deal as he couldn't afford to ship it back. Ipso facto it became the ammo du jour. Or not, its a good story IMO even though i just made it up

@geodkyt

3 жыл бұрын

They rearmed right at the end of WWII, and chose the American .30-06 as the "obvious" choice, years before 7.62x51mm was adopted by NATO. They standardized on the cartridge that their biggest ally had (and since the US was basically giving away all the US arms our Allies needed during the late 1940s...) So, Luxembourg adopted the SAFN 49 in .30-06, and FN had a package deal including the BAR in the same caliber for countries that adopted the SAFN. Much like later on (after 7.62x51mm was adopted by NATO), they had a package deal of GP35 pistol, (eventually) Uzi SMG, FAL rifle, FALO "LMG", and MAG58 GPMG. Literally, call up FN with an RFQ, tell them your basic force structure and over all size, and they could draft up a complete small arms package (including maintenance support), for a predictable price, at reasonable financial arrangements, with the entire package contract ready in days and delivery to start within weeks or a few months of acceptance.

@thegoldencaulk2742

3 жыл бұрын

@@geodkyt So how did they determine that .30-06 was the "obvious" choice? Just picked it because it was available, or were there some tests?

@rumblin_cynth_rampo374

3 жыл бұрын

30-06 wasnt Luxemburg's standard cartridge. They had a complete mish mash of stuff. In WW2 (and presumably prior and just after) they used Lee Enfields, Ross rifles, P14s Kar 98s, Brens, Vickers BARs and MG08s. They also made use of FN 1949 in 30-06 as well as FN FAL post WW2

@markwalshopoulos

3 жыл бұрын

@@thegoldencaulk2742 loads of M1s and other guns that were given to them by the US, similar to how the Italians and Danes started using it

I love this channel. The history talked about here isn't something you can easily find in a textbook and ties together some fascinating facets of the economics and people behind the weapons into a tight, understandable insight that is uniquely rare. Also, the guns Iain showcases are almost universally awesome. Someone give this man a PHD.

"You're going to war son" BAR-D "But father, all I want to do is sing!"

@FN_FAL_4_ever

3 жыл бұрын

Stop that stop that, there’ll be no singing while I’m here

@adamgrimsley6455

2 ай бұрын

Who would build a castle in a swamp?

And with that, we get a complete history of the BAR. God, I love this channel.

The fact that men were typically smaller and yet hauled this beautiful beast into battle is a testament to ability and strength.

@johnkelinske1449

3 жыл бұрын

If you stand lower to the ground, less likely you are to get the head blown off.

@Dracomandriuthus

3 жыл бұрын

By "typically smaller", I'm assuming you mean that the average height was some 1 inch shorter? That's really not enough to make a difference. Edited with a bit of googling, according to google sources, the average height in the US during 1940 was 69 inches, which was the same average height today.

My grandfather used this gun during his service in Lux

@jeannotschumacher1024

3 жыл бұрын

my dad also. as rifles they had the fn fal

There are so many features here that seem to have carried over into the FN-MAG. (Disclosure: used to be a Singapore Army infantry officer - so I was pretty much train in every infantry weapon in the inventory. 20 years later, I can probably still fieldstrip a GPMG in 30 seconds. Getting old with age :).

The quick change barrel and carry handle mechanism are identical to the M240B. It's interesting to see the development history of parts and mechanisms like that. Thank you gun Jesus for bestowing your wisdom upon us.

@JG54206

Жыл бұрын

The locking system on the 240 is also based on the BAR lockup.

This seems to be the FAL's dad.

@zacharyrollick6169

3 жыл бұрын

@@SonsOfLorgar They met during the German occupation..... it was a forbidden love....

@googiegress7459

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't FAL's dad dead?

I got excited when I saw RIA's title said transferable only to be crest fallen when the description said dealer sample.

@mrbloodmuffins

3 жыл бұрын

Universal FFL for all citizens!

@calvingreene90

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrbloodmuffins No. Repeal the unconstitutional National Firearms Act of 1934 and all the amendments to it. Forbid lower jurisdictions from having weapon control laws as well. I also want a switchblade.

@itsapittie

3 жыл бұрын

@@calvingreene90 At least in my state I can have an automatic knife, so that's something I guess. You don't realize just how convenient an automatic-opening knife is until you have one.

@dutchplanderlinde4845

3 жыл бұрын

Kelton Oliver a fully-semi automatic knife?

@TacticalTerry

3 жыл бұрын

@@dutchplanderlinde4845 A semi-fully automatic knife. It almost does everything for you...kinda. xD I always wonder why AoC said what she did and whether she realized how awful it sounded.

Luxembourg bought 259+ of these guns, would they issue them to every single soldier😉🤔?! In 1940,they had 13 Officers, 255 members of the Gendarmerie and 425 volunteers!

@syrakul9493

3 жыл бұрын

Me and my standard issue BAR 😁

@Vonstab

3 жыл бұрын

The Luxemburgers went to a larger force structure after 1945, 2 infantry battalions, an artillery battalion, the Ducal Guard and the Gendarmes all needed some handy firepower.

@itsapittie

3 жыл бұрын

You could make a good argument that for an army that small, arming everyone with something like a BAR makes a lot of sense. Certainly a man-portable weapon with a lot of punch and a high rate of fire would be desirable.

@stephanl1983

3 жыл бұрын

@@itsapittie and take a look at the constellation of an US Army squad in WW2, there was always an assistant Gunner to carry extra ammunition for the BAR Gunner, so you has no Riflemen in your squad!

@itsapittie

3 жыл бұрын

@@stephanl1983 Oh, I'm not saying the army of Luxembourg actually planned that way, nor even that they should have, but it would make sense for them to have used a higher percentage of automatic weapons than contemporary armies. Obviously they couldn't realistically eliminate riflemen entirely. My comment was a not-entirely-serious observation about the needs of small armies vs. large ones.

I didn't think I could love the BAR more, but I guess I can. It's so beautiful!

I came here for the guns, and stayed for these stories.

Arguably, the FN-D is still being made, as the FN MAG is just a BAR turned upside down w/ a belt feed... ;-)

As someone who has used the KSP-58, it is fun to see the origins of the detatchable barrel system for the FN MAG

The family history of these weapons is something I'm learning about all the time, thanks to this channel. The carrying handle 'pull out to carry' system was adopted by the UK for it's version of the FN MAG (know in UK service as the GPMG.

That gear and rocker system is called an 'escapement' they've found in every mechanical watch. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escapement?wprov=sfla1

@jasoncrow7681

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Will do some more reading on this.

@WalkaCrookedLine

3 жыл бұрын

I wonder how quickly the gear and rocker teeth wear in use and need to be replaced.

@daer2121

3 жыл бұрын

@@WalkaCrookedLine if properly designed, they'll last as long as the rifle.

@johnkelinske1449

3 жыл бұрын

Once used on rc model airplanes as well.

@johnkelinske1449

3 жыл бұрын

@@daer2121 as long as sand and oil don't get inside at the same time.

I love how a lot of the elements of the guts of this were used again when they designed the US M240B machine gun. I loved carrying and using it during my time in service

Indeed the Belgians can make more than just waffles. I wish there is a modern civilian version of this gun.

@bartdebaere2252

3 жыл бұрын

Beer, chocolate, ... ;)

@PapaSchultz74

3 жыл бұрын

@@WarblesOnALot and the best "French" fries in the world.

@sarath431

3 жыл бұрын

@@bartdebaere2252 - them too.

@sarath431

3 жыл бұрын

@@PapaSchultz74 - how come I forget that? The Belgians gave the world french fries.

@PapaSchultz74

3 жыл бұрын

@@WarblesOnALot sure i should have said 'frites a la graisse de bœuf'

This weapon was the standard squad light machinegun for the Belgian army in 1940. It was also fitted in bunkers and was installed as a secondary weapon in T-13 tankhunters. (The main gun was a C47 antitankgun.) From the accounts that I've read on the invasion of Belgium in 1940 it did pretty well. The magazine is a little small at just 20 rounds but other than that, it did a good job.

Belgian engineer here. 60 years old. I don’t design guns. I design electric guitars and design metal guitar bridges. My brand is ‘Dorian’, based in Antwerp. Dieudonne Saive’s work and the weapons, engines, and appliances developed by FN, form an obligatory part of my schooling. But so is my 19th century countryman Adolphe Sax, of Saxophone fame. I most totally love your channel. You are a great teacher and demonstrator. No fake GI Joe machismo. Not even a milligram! I like that very much about your style. I would have done better financially if I had followed my colleagues to FN, but my conscience got in the way. ‘One more guitar equals one less AK (or FAL or AR or FAMAS)’, is my motto. My other motto is: ‘I Tinker Therefore I Am’. Belgians are tinkerers. And we are a little bit crazy. We really are.😊 ❤

"Last and best BAR" HCAR: "Am I a joke to you?"

@cuddlicalf4854

3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@robertupson5274

3 жыл бұрын

HCAR is an abomination against humanity

@johnyricco1220

3 жыл бұрын

If only HCAR field stripped liked the model D

@magoshighlands4074

3 жыл бұрын

Preeeetty much yeah

@michaelkolano8686

3 жыл бұрын

absolutely

ORIGINAL WWII BAR LEATHER POUCHES WITH ALL ORIGINAL TOOLS AND PARTS INSIDE AVAILABLE NOW ON EBAY

Mr. Saive was quite the designer. The carry handle locking system is ingenious and practical. The spring guide is very reminiscent of the FAL, angled down like that (i believe the FN49 is similar- no need to reinvent the wheel). This is a great final chapter in the military BAR story. I can't believe the US military didn't adopt something as simple as a pistol grip assembly/removable fire control assembly and a better bipod. To say nothing of the quick change barrel and the easier fieldstripping. I assume it was plain old hidebound pride and an unwillingness to admit that someone could improve our arms. Great video as always. Thank you

It is still the most enjoyable kind of history you can watch on youtube: Gun Jesus talks about cool old shooty hardware and teaches you a lot of information and some neat trivia. Thanks for your effort, Ian!

Luxembourg is about the size of a large American county, and they had at least 259 of these auto-beasts? That's very metal of them.

@1timcat

3 жыл бұрын

When you're little you want force multipliers.

@ProlificInvention

3 жыл бұрын

I'd imagine the weapons possessed in just one large American county would blow your mind 🤣

@clintcannon1902

3 жыл бұрын

@@ProlificInvention no... I live in a large American county. No surprise at all.

@ProlificInvention

3 жыл бұрын

@@clintcannon1902 It was quite metal of them though. Definitely agree.

I wonder how the Swedish BARs were to operate, they had quick detach barrels and were chambered in 6.5x55 so recoil would be very manageable.

@KamikazKid

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I disagree with Ian on this one, I think the swedish bar is the best BAR. It's a hard hitting fast and flat shooting round. If you look at it the barrel lock up Carl Gustav designed is simpler, and the swedes actually converted their BARs to belt-fed after WW2. The only drawbacks compared to the model D is the swedes forego the dust covers, and that makes sense you see that on lots of WW2 produced guns start losing those extra bits that although nice they make production slower.

@nisse7399

3 жыл бұрын

For anyone wondering what they talking about you can read more here: www.gotavapen.se/gota/artiklar/kg/swedish_kg2.htm

@johnkelinske1449

3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful weapon.

@vrisbrianm4720

3 жыл бұрын

The action of the Swedish BAR can't be dissembled from the back though. And some would argue that a larger projectile is more preferable for a MG round

@einar8019

2 жыл бұрын

@@KamikazKid they designed a belt fed one but it was not adopted

I always enjoy your very thorough and easy to follow explanations. Thanks much!

I've used / shot the C6 GPMG / FN MAG (belt fed), quite similar to the BAR. Fun weapons to shoot, but can leave one hell of a bruise on your shoulder if used incorrectly, may leave you with just a sore shoulder. I like the fact that they have / come with a second (longer) barrel. Thanks for showing this forgotten weapon!

Ohio Ordnance Works: *Cries in HCAR*

@ImYourIchigo

3 жыл бұрын

*sad HCAR noises

@breembo

3 жыл бұрын

Isnt the hcar like 8lbs lighter? Seems like a win to me. That FND is heavy as shit. When I had one it felt as heavy as a 240

@ToastytheG

3 жыл бұрын

@@breembo yeah but recoil my dude

@breembo

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToastytheG cant be worse then FA m14.

@breembo

3 жыл бұрын

@Toucan • its too late, the atf already seized it. Now I only get to use harsh language to fight off xenomorphs.

Very cool

That gearwheel mechanism for the slow firing is *exactly* how slow-speed delay mechanisms work in many mechanical camera shutters, just a fair bit larger! The duration of the time generally is based on presetting how much travel is being driven into the wheel :D

It is 2023 and I came here from the other, earlier model FN BAR video. The field stripping procedure is indeed an improvement. It took Ian like 5 minutes on the other one to get the bolt out.

Never seen a gun with what is literally a clock-escapement rate reducer!

Teacher: What we learn about WWI? Ian: ¡Yes! you wants dust cover on everything!

For half a second, I thought Ian was going to say " Let me show you... It's Features"

Magnificent piece of kit. Cheers for sharing.

Wow, that machine gun is one of my best version of the Browning’s Bar. I love it.

“D” which stands for “Destroyer of Worlds”

The greatest irony about the BAR is that there were several iterations of the basic design that were developed during the Interwar years. The FN Model D, for example, significantly improved the gun, addressing most of the flaws brought up here. It was still a bit heavy though

Awesome, i love the BAR !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a 1970's Browning BAR Rifle in 30-06 Springfield. Thank you So much for showing this FN Model D BAR , Gun Jesus !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn that barrel qd system and bcg is definitely the MAG/240's daddy.

Now I really hope you'll get the opportunity to make videos about the Swedish manufactured m/21 and m/37 BARs soon.

People forget the BAR was built in WWI as an early Assault Weapon. It was built to Assault machinegun positions with Walking Fire. Only later was it morphed into a Squad Machine Gun. The Marines from about 1944 on tried to have three BARs per 13 man Squad, so their four-man Fire Teams each had a BAR to maneuver with when attacking dug-in Japanese. That system worked well.

I only fam fired BAR in basic infantry. I was all of 130lbs lying in soft sand. It actually pulled me forward. Troop handler bitched at me for unauthorized advancing.

The gear and rocker remind me of the pallet fork in a mechanical watch. Also, the bolt "rat tail" spring guid rod and recoil spring looks a bit similar to the FAL.

@soka1268

3 жыл бұрын

HALO 2304 even the locking system. Flip it go from 1911 to hipower. There is your FAL.

FN D is just a BAR but in a mad max gun form.

I like how you can see the precursors to future FN projects on this rifle, which makes sense considering the designer.

Best episode from your excellent channel.

You'd think the Swiss would be the first to build an escapement into a rifle.

I'm pretty sure that slow mode system is very similar to the escapement mechanism of a clock, with the reciprocating catch being the "pendulum" essentially.

@agate_jcg

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, this is exactly how a mechanical clock works.

It’s crazy how many parts of this, mainly the barrel detach system made their way onto the Mag 58 and are still in use today with the Mag/240

ORIGINAL WW2 BAR 1918 POUCHES WITH ALL PARTS AND TOOLS WWII AVAILABLE ON EBAY

Does the dust cover automatically open or is that something they would have to remember to open before firing?

MY TWO favorite guns in the world , "BAR" and the German "LUGER" !!!

@SeeYouInValhalla615

3 жыл бұрын

totally agree, the LUGER 08 is iconic, unfortunaly there are many bad imitated, low quality fakes out there, but of can get your hands on a real one, just a great pistol.

@TOMAS-lh4er

3 жыл бұрын

@@SeeYouInValhalla615 YESW !!

Really appreciate the history Ian, thank you!

That "rocker" is really neat, and it is the same mechanical part as the Palette Fork in a mechanical watch, where the gear would be replaced with the Escapement Wheel. Very clever system for slowly unwinding a (relatively) very powerful main spring. Interesting to see Belgium borrow that piece of mechanical design that was mostly limited to Switzerland at the time.

Well atleast they chose a universal D for both our languages. Flemish= Demonteerbaar, Wallonian= Dèmontable

@damienvandepol

3 жыл бұрын

Flemish is not a language, it's just a Dutch dialect.

@snape1464

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, the Dutchmen unite. In before Flanders becomes our latest province

@janlievens6964

3 жыл бұрын

@@damienvandepol yes i am flemish and the factory was in the french speaking half of Belgium Herstal

@janlievens6964

3 жыл бұрын

was and still is lol

@damienvandepol

3 жыл бұрын

@@janlievens6964 good for you! That still doesn't explain why people from Flanders think Flemish is a language, instead of being a Dutch dialect.

Ian sounds really excited throughout this video. I'm betting he'll bet on this.

@miatafan

3 жыл бұрын

He wouldn’t make a video on it if he was going to bid on it

@mattbowden4996

3 жыл бұрын

@@miatafan He did with the MAS 38...

@Horseshoecrabwarrior

3 жыл бұрын

It's a dealer sample, sadly

I have a cousin in canada who owns the Chinese 8mm version. He isn't really a gun dude so he cut into the buttstock to make the rifle shorter for himself. He didn't realize there was the recoil spring in the stock and completely ruined this really cool piece of FN history

Outstanding as always..thanks Ian

FN- Let's see how we can improve the BAR. Swedes- Those boneheads forgot to belt feed it lol.

Dee err donnay. literally "God given" in French, so I guess his parents felt blessed by his birth.

@adto5942

3 жыл бұрын

I think the name you are looking for is "Dieu-donné".

What a gorgeous gun. I'm in awe of how elegant and robust the FN-D is. This one looks like it could stand up to another several decades of service.

Love to see live fire of this upgraded BAR! 👍

Fun fact: If Ian McCullan lived in Ireland and was a famous member of the R.I.A. The police here would be making you a visit for a chat.

I feel like I shouldnt be here yet

@jacoposilvestri543

3 жыл бұрын

yeah.... something's wrong here

@saiyanelite0979

3 жыл бұрын

Wait

Educational as always. Thanks Ian.

A cousin of mine, a U.S. Marine, was trained on, carried, and utilized a U.S. produced B.A.R from Tarawa to Okinawa during WWII. The ONLY two complaints I ever heard him express about the B.A.R was the lack of a quick change barrel and the limited magazine capacity. An uncle on my Dad's side of the family shrub, carried and utilized, a B.A.R. from North Africa to Germany and he had the same problems with it. Both men, Soldier and Marine, felt that the B.A.R. would have been a better weapon with quick change barrels and at LEAST fifty round box magazines.

I wonder how a modern FNAR would perform with an auto sear.

@Xtorin_Housecat_Ohern

3 жыл бұрын

considering the FNAR is a completely different gun, probably not well

@benjamingamache6441

3 жыл бұрын

@@Xtorin_Housecat_Ohern True but the action is based on the BAR, and here in the good ol' U-S-of-A, we don't ask why, we ask why not?

@IncomingMAlL

3 жыл бұрын

@@benjamingamache6441 The FNAR/Browning BAR has absolutely nothing to do with the BAR lmg's action, it's a rotating bolt with a short stroke gas system. kzread.info/dash/bejne/eGlmzNmemrC3hNo.html

Painfully small magazine for a machine gun though.

@dennistate5953

Ай бұрын

Suppressive fire. Always gave bar to smallest guy in unit bc snipers hit him 1st.

Nice find Ian. Thanx for info.

Just when I thought I was done with BARs, Ian pulls me back in.

Its like a 240... Huh.

@troyweatherford2428

3 жыл бұрын

Well a 240 is just an upside down BAR

@wierdalien1

3 жыл бұрын

@@troyweatherford2428 hardly a surpride

Oh, this BAR looks TOUGH!

i've always said this was the best and coolest version of the BAR. Loved this video.

They didn't call it a fast or slow position but the normal and slow down position. The rifle could be shot while the ejection port cover was closed or the rifle could be charged while dust cover closed, the cover would automatically open either way....When positioning the lever to normal (fast) the lever needs to be pushed farther than where it stops to activate..

If only they added a belt as well, and the allies were rocking .30-06 M240's during the war... The barrel change mechanism really shows how the FN MAG/M240 is just a fancied up BAR.

@tutes0133

3 жыл бұрын

But better and sexier. God I love that thing

Everyone except the US improves the Bar, aint that ironic.

@ARCLIGHT21

3 жыл бұрын

Same goes to many guns

@ForgottenWeapons

3 жыл бұрын

Colt made lots of improvements, it was just the US military specifically that wasn't buying.

@baronofhell2277

3 жыл бұрын

@@ForgottenWeapons True, should have clarified that i was meaning the Bar in military use.

@johnkelinske1449

3 жыл бұрын

@@baronofhell2277 Because CONgress wouldn't vote for more $ for new weapons in peacetime.

This is one of the most amazing looking guns I have ever seen.

The FNC and FN-49 models are my two favorite models in my entire collection. And my collection is quite extensive. My FN-49 is a first batch/production of these rifles, Dragonman wanted to purchase one of my FNC's, but to no avail. I actually know him and he's a bit unique but a fantastic person.