In this episode of the Royal Armouries' series "What Is This Weapon?", Jonathan offers a detailed explanation of the Mateba auto-revolver and the specific features of its highly collectible Italian carbine variant. Jonathan first dives into the mechanics of the Mateba, explaining the concept of an auto-revolver and breaking down exactly how its unique mechanism functions. This segment details the engineering ingenuity behind the firearm, which sets it apart from conventional revolvers.