Videos tagged with 1941

This video discusses and showcases a 4-inch (102mm) 4"/50cal fixed ammunition round, specifically one like that fired from the USS Ward's number 3 gun. This event marked the first shot fired by the USA in anger during World War II on December 7th, 1941, targeting a Japanese midget submarine outside Pearl Harbor just hours before the main attack. The description highlights the rarity of such a round and provides its dimensions (102mm projectile, 1220mm overall length).

This video showcases a 1941 Australian-made Lithgow Lee-Enfield rifle, chambered in .303 British. It demonstrates effective loading techniques using stripper clips and manual magazine loading. The live fire sequence highlights the rifle's rapid bolt action and accuracy, with slow-motion footage capturing spent casing ejection and target impact.

This video showcases the Australian-made 1941 Lithgow S.M.L.E. III* Lee-Enfield rifle in .303 British. It demonstrates the loading process using stripper clips and the detachable 10-round magazine. The rifle is then fired at a steel silhouette, highlighting its operation and the bolt-action ejection sequence.

This video showcases an 81-year-old 1941 Walther PPK being fired on a range. The demonstration includes loading the 7.65mm pistol, firing multiple rounds at steel targets, and observing the slide lock-back feature. The firearm's historical significance and functionality are highlighted.

This video showcases a rare 1941 'Black Widow' Mauser Luger, distinguished by its black grips and magazine base. It highlights a matching serial number on the magazine and a period-correct 1941 P.08 holster with a tool, bearing the name of the veteran 'Piper' who brought it home. The content emphasizes the historical significance and collectible value of such a matching set.

This review covers a 1941 Swedish M38 rifle made by Husqvarna in 6.5x55mm. Key features include a brass stock disc indicating rifle condition and a unique threaded barrel for wooden training projectiles. The rifle was acquired for $500, highlighting its value as a collectible military firearm.

This review showcases a 1941 Russian SVT-40 rifle in excellent condition, chambered in the powerful 7.62x54R caliber. The video highlights its semi-automatic action and a distinctive 6-port muzzle brake. A future shooting video is teased, promising to demonstrate the rifle's performance.

This video showcases the Beretta Model 1934, a classic semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Corto (.380 ACP). It demonstrates safe handling, loading procedures, and firing from both first-person and third-person perspectives. The footage highlights the pistol's blowback action, recoil, and casing ejection, including slow-motion analysis of its mechanical function.

Hickok45 reviews the Swedish Mauser Model 38 carbine, manufactured by Husqvarna in 1941. He highlights its 6.5x55 Swedish caliber, comparing its ballistics favorably to the 6.5 Creedmoor, and praises the rifle's accuracy and quality. The video demonstrates shooting various targets and compares the M38's handy carbine length and bent bolt to the longer M96.

This video provides a detailed look at the Winchester M1897 Trench Gun, including its visual inspection, loading procedures, and firing demonstrations. It highlights the unique 'slam fire' capability, allowing for rapid firing by holding the trigger and cycling the action. The demonstration emphasizes safe handling and the historical significance of this classic pump-action shotgun.