| Accession Number | F05174 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 35 min 29 sec |
| Object type | Training and Technical films |
| Physical description | 16mm/b&w/sound |
| Maker |
National Interest Pictures |
| Place made | United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1946 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Period 1940-1949 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Besa Machine Gun 7.92mm mechanism
Description
An armourer training film on the Besa 7.92mm machine gun, approved 1946. Produced for the Army Kinema Corporation by National Interest Picture Productions Ltd. Animated diagrams support commentary and photographic visuals. The various parts of the Besa mechanism and it's operation are illustrated. The weapon is used mainly by armoured fighting vehicles.