YouTubers bent the barrel of an F1 Assault Rifle 180-degrees to see if a bullet would follow the curved path and shoot our backwards. The test was successful, as the bullet smashed the sight.

The infantry model is more commonly seen today. Its barrel was a total of 14 inches long, with a 4 inch straight barrel, then a 5.5 inch curved section, and then another 4.5 inches of straight barrel.

Vintage Gun Lighter Brought Back To Life Accurately. Posted: March 7, 2025 | Last updated: March 26, 2025. ... and straightening the curved barrel with expert craftsmanship.

An curved arrow pointing right. The US has shipped hundreds of howitzers to Ukraine, like the M777. But just one factory makes barrels for them, and it's more than 200 years old. More from ...