Examples of Barrel Profile Videos – ‘Insights’

This section contains links to complete barrel profile videos of specific weapons. Where known, the history of the weapons, any visual characteristics and/or methodological features are described in each case.

Historical Weapons

DWM M1908

Good barrel condition

On the page linked below, you can view videos showing the barrel profile of a DWM M1908. What makes this weapon special is the good condition of the barrel, considering its age (118 years).

Barrel profile videos DWM M1908

Mauser M1935

Corrosion

On the page linked below, you can view videos showing the barrel profile of a Mauser M1935. What makes this weapon distinctive is the clearly visible corrosion inside the barrel.

Barrel profile videos Mauser M1935

DWM M1895

Erosion at field edges

On the page linked below, you can view the barrel profile videos for a DWM M1895. What makes this weapon distinctive is the clearly visible erosion of the field edges.

Barrel profile videos DWM M1895

Hawken Rifle

Muzzle Loader

On the page linked below, you can view videos showing the barrel profile of a replica Hawken rifle. What makes this weapon special is the lighting conditions inside the barrel, due to the enclosed powder chamber (muzzle-loader).

Barrel profile videos Hawken Rifle

Modern Weapons

Savage 12 F-Class

Thermal Stress, Erosion and Deposits

On the page linked below, you can view the barrel profile videos for a Savage 12 F-Class. What makes this rifle unique, apart from erosion and deposits, are the clearly visible effects of thermal stress.

Barrel profile videos Savage 12 F-Class

Keppeler K05-F

Special Event

The page linked below features videos showing the barrel profile of a Keppeler K05-F. What makes this weapon unique is a specific incident that caused a slight localised widening of the barrel’s interior.

Barrel profile videos Keppeler K05-F

Sabatti STR Sport

Polygon Barrel

On the page linked below, you can view videos showing the barrel profile of a Sabatti STR Sport. What makes this gun special is its polygonal barrel profile.

Barrel profile videos Sabatti STR Sport