Five innovative rifles that changed the face of combat over the last 150 years

Five innovative rifles that changed the face of combat over the last 150 years

Eric and Kevin from Iraqveteran8888 discuss the top five most innovative rifles of the last 150 years.

Each of these weapons brought something new to the table when they were first released, they were frequently copied, and have stood the test of time.

From the 1860 Henry lever action through the Barrett M107, take a chronological journey through some of the greatest weapons used in modern combat.

Here they are in chronological order with the video timestamps:

  1. 1869 Henry — 0:56
  2. 1898 Mauser — 2:36
  3. M1 Garand — 6:23
  4. AK-47 and AK-74 — 9:41
  5. AR-10 and AR-15 — 15:25

Don’t forget the bonus “Wild Card” number 6. Barrett M107 — 19:35