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What is the point here? Was it an attack on a company? Or something else? I would welcome context here.
 
I would welcome context here.

I think he was actually talking about both the gun and the bill.


As for the bill:


 

The Frank Brownell Collection, Jerry Fisher Mauser​

In this episode of Gun from the Vault, Steve examines a remarkable custom Mauser 98 chambered in .308 Winchester from the Frank Brownell Collection. Built by legendary Montana gunsmith Jerry Fisher and engraved by master engraver Brian Powley Hawk, this rifle represents the highest level of custom sporting rifle craftsmanship.
From its perfectly proportioned stock and flawless wraparound checkering to its custom quick detach scope mounts, express sights, gold inlays, and intricate engraving, every detail reflects hundreds of hours of skilled handwork. Steve discusses the rifle’s functional hunting features, the artistic influences behind its design, and why Jerry Fisher remains one of the most respected names in custom gunmaking.
Whether you are interested in custom rifles, Mauser actions, stockmaking, engraving, hunting rifles, or firearms history, this rifle showcases the artistry and precision that define a true custom firearm.


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American Panzers to British MP40s - How the Allies Reused Enemy Weapons​

Jun 11, 2026
The Western Allies officially re-used many captured Axis weapons, vehicles and aircraft, often re-equipping whole units with German or Italian kit. A very wide variety of weapons were prized by the Allies for re-issue, distinct from trophy hunting by individual soldiers. You will probably be surprised.
Special thanks to the Combined Military Services Museum, Maldon, Essex - https://cmsm.co.uk

American Panzers to British MP40s - How the Allies Reused Enemy Weapons
 

Eurosatory 2026 Paris, France | The Largest Defense & Security Trade Show In Europe!​

Jun 15, 2026 #eurosatory #paris #military
Eurosatory 2026 is a Defense and Security trade show in Paris, France. It features military equipment that is being exhibited at the show. There are companies from all over the world attending. It is the premier Defense and Security event in Europe. I cover a variety of companies in particular including Swarmer, John Cockerill, Patria, Aselsan, Lockheed Martin, AM General among many others in the defense industry. We look at how drones are the modern warfare and the key companies that are producing drones.


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Hunting the African Big 5 with Percussion Muzzleloaders (w/ Val Forgett)

Jun 22, 2026
Today we are back with Val Forgett and another story about the history of Navy Arms. When his father was making reproduction sidelock percussion guns, he wanted to prove that they were still viable hunting arms. So he took a pair of .58 caliber rifles (one single and one side-by-side) to Africa for a series of safaris to hunt the "Big 5". And, having loaded the guns to the same muzzle energy as a .416 Rigby, he did just that.


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US Armament Reproduction DeLisle Commando Carbine (Silenced .45ACP)​


Jun 24, 2026
The DeLisle Commando Carbine is one of the coolest special operation weapons of the Second World War - an SMLE rebuilt in .45ACP with a ginormous suppressor. It fed form slightly modified 1911 magazines, and thanks to .45ACP being subsonic in its normal loading, it is incredibly quiet. Because the gun is relatively easy to make (being based on a readily available receiver), one-off and limited-run reproductions have been around for a while, but always hard to find.
US Armament has begun making a serial-production new DeLisle, and they send me one on loan to film. It is very, VERY quiet, and runs more smoothly and reliably than I expected, as the originals have a reputation for being finicky. The reproduction elements are quite good, although not quite perfect in the details (like the muzzle assembly, sights, and handguard). However, I believe the price is quite high for the product.
Original DeLisle video (including folding-stock prototype): • The DeLisle: Britain's Silenced .45 ACP Co...


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