Скачать или смотреть The "Potato Digger": The Weirdest Machine Gun in History? (Colt-Browning M1895)

The Colt-Browning M1895, famously nicknamed the "Potato Digger," was the U.S. military’s first-ever truly automatic weapon. Invented by John Browning, this ingenious gas-operated machine gun featured a unique, ground-pounding lever that changed the face of combat.

Join us as we explore the Potato Digger's history, from its innovative, air-cooled design to its use by Teddy Roosevelt’s Rough Riders at San Juan Hill, and discover the fascinating (and slightly exaggerated) story of the "Tiffany Guns."

Footage Note: This video utilizes detailed 3D mechanical animations and disassembly sequences sourced from the game World of Guns: Gun Disassembly.

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