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Small Arms of WWI Primer 122: Belgian Comblain Mousqueton Modele 1871/83 (Patreon)

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Small Arms of WWI Primer 122: Belgian Comblain Mousqueton Modele 1871/83

Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Complete with history, function, and live fire demonstration. C&Rsenal presents its WWI Primer series; covering the firearms of this historic conflict one at a time in honor of the centennial anniversary. Join us every other Tuesday! Additional reading: https://candrsenal.com/recommend-reading/ The Comblain Rifle: An Early Falling Block Breechloader Jonathan Kirton FN Mauser Rifles: Arming Belgium and the World Anthony Vanderlinden Ammunition data thanks to DrakeGmbH https://www.youtube.com/user/DrakeGmbH/ Animations by Bruno! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTkD8fyZRgT5icMbKeMFEbQ Support this content at: https://www.patreon.com/CandRsenal OR https://www.subscribestar.com/candrsenal Or buy prints from the show: https://candrsenal.com/shop/ Snail Mail us at: C&Rsenal 3642 Savannah Hwy Ste 116 Box 103 JOHNS ISLAND, SC, US, 29455

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Tim The Enchanter

Question for you: have you put any thought into a book with headstamp? I would totally back a kickstarter for an overview of WWI Firearms. You already have all the research and photos.

Jason

Another great pair of episodes on an obscure rifle I had heard about but didn't know the details. I now have a better understanding of the Comblain. Keep up the great work!

Brian Ingram
>>35957287

If Othias has, then the project would probably remain secret or under-wraps until the Kickstarter drops. It avoids time-pressure, community expectations/frustrations, and allows Headstamp to schedule the Kickstarter publication appropriately.

CandRsenal
>>35957287

Unfortunately we have failed to located a LOT of firearms we would need for a book project. I suspect if I suspended work on the show I could get one done in about 18-24 months? Would need the cash and travel to be back open. So, a very long term project as things are.

Dan

Fantastic show. I love the Comblain dual episodes. Not short... but excellent.

Library of Context

Any chance we could see some wide angle firing footage? I think it would be informative to see what a significant difference smokeless powder made, even without the consideration of black powder fouling.

Dr. B
>>35957287

I totally agree! Othias, you have done an amazing amount of research on these weapons. Even if you don't include the neutrals, there aren't that many you haven't or couldn't cover. I'm finishing my 5th book now and I can tell you you will never get everything. There is always something you don't have time or ability to deal with. Also, no matter how well you know the subject, you will always miss something. Write the book to the best of your ability and don't worry about perfection!

John S Wren

Another interesting one. I presume you've already seen it but the book by Pierre Lierneux "The Belgian Army in the Great War" has a photo of "equipment left behind by the disbanded Antwerp garde civique, October 1914" and long Comblain rifles are very much in evidence. PS Lierneux also states that no gardes captured in 1914 were executed. The Germans had been bluffing.

Matthew Doye

A really informative and enjoyable pair of episodes on what might otherwise have been an obscure and boring footnote to firearms history. I love that action and the shrouded trigger, it's a shame it wasn't developed into a repeater.

Matthew Doye
>>35957287

A book would have to be encyclopedic in nature, it would be better to cover the war in sections, e.g. Mausers of WW1 or Weapons of the AEF. Keep the subject narrow enough such that you feel you can cover it well yet wide enough to appeal to an audience. Take Dr Bielakowski's advice. I greatly enjoyed his look at the transition of the US cavalry from the horse to a mechanized force.

Dr. B
>>35957287

Thanks for the complement! I'm just happy somebody is reading my stuff!