Videos tagged with 1959

This video provides a review of the Smith & Wesson Model 39, highlighting its significance as the first semi-automatic pistol produced by the manufacturer. The reviewer details their long search for this particular model and expresses satisfaction with their acquisition. Key features of the early production "no dash" model are discussed, including its four-digit serial number, likely dating it to 1959 or 1960, and its early long extractor and hammer modification. The review also touches on the pistol's trigger quality and its feel as a single-stack 9mm, acknowledging its non-sleek design but praising its overall performance. The included accessories like two magazines, MMC target sights, and a distinctive case are also mentioned.

This video details a rare Rheinmetall-produced G3 variant used by the Indonesian Air Force paratroopers in the early 1960s. It features a unique collapsing stock, predating the HK G3A4, and an integral bipod for light machine gun capability. The rifle's markings, including the Indonesian Air Force pentagon symbol, are examined, alongside comparisons of early Rheinmetall and HK magazines.