Videos tagged with 8mm Kurz

This review of an original WW2 StG-44, also known as the MP-44, highlights its status as the world's first assault rifle. The expert enthusiast demonstrates its operation in both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes on an outdoor range, chambered in the original 8mm Kurz caliber. The video showcases the rifle's stamped steel construction and wooden furniture, emphasizing its historical significance and performance.

This guide details the fundamental operation of the STG-44, covering safety, sighting, loading, and firing procedures. It highlights the rifle's long-stroke piston, tilting bolt action, and the unique characteristic of its bolt not locking back on an empty magazine. Instruction is provided by Gunghis, who demonstrates high expertise in historical firearms.

This guide details the disassembly of the DK Productions StG44 reproduction, focusing on its internal gas-operated, tilting bolt mechanism. The host, demonstrating high expertise, walks through the process, highlighting the near-identical clone nature to the original MP44. The video also touches on the history of the 7.92x33mm Kurz cartridge and compares ballistics with the 7.62x39mm.

This video provides an expert review of the PTR44, a semi-automatic reproduction of the iconic German MP44. The review highlights its historical significance, pop culture relevance (movie 'Fury'), and collector appeal due to its rarity (only 200 imported). The speaker, an expert collector and dealer representative, details the markings, technical specifications, and import information, emphasizing its status as a high-value item for range use.

This video explores two pivotal World War II cartridges: the German 8mm Kurz (7.92x33mm) and the American .30 Carbine. The 8mm Kurz was integral to the StG 44, considered the first successful assault rifle. The .30 Carbine offered a lighter alternative to standard rifles for the M1 Carbine. The speaker suggests the 7.62x39mm cartridge, used in iconic Cold War firearms like the AK-47, is a synthesis of the design philosophies behind both WWII cartridges.

This video from Brownells, filmed at Rock Island Auction Company, provides an expert look at two significant WWII German rifles: the StG 44 and the Volkssturmgewehr 1-5. The hosts detail the StG 44's advanced design, its influence on modern firearms like the AR-15 and AK-47, and its unique 8mm Kurz caliber optic. They also cover the Volkssturmgewehr 1-5 as a 'last ditch' weapon, highlighting its gas-delayed blowback system and compatibility with StG 44 magazines. The presentation showcases deep historical and technical knowledge of these rare firearms.

This video features a shooting demonstration of a World War II German MP44, also known as the Sturmgewehr 44 or StG 44. The presenter highlights its status as the first assault rifle, noting its ergonomic balance and smooth shooting characteristics, which were perceived as superior to modern AR-15 platforms. The specific firearm shown is a semi-automatic conversion using mostly original WWII parts, dated 1944, and bearing Waffen proofs.

This video provides an overview of the Palmetto State Armory STG-44 reproduction, highlighting its unique user-convertible caliber feature. The rifle will be available in multiple calibers including 8mm Kurz, 7.62x39, 5.56, and .300 Blackout, with a STANAG magazine well for the 5.56 variant. It is also suppressor-ready with standard barrel threading.

This Q&A session from InRangeTV covers a wide range of firearms-related topics. Key discussions include optimizing bolt-action rifles for competition, the pros and cons of different tactical gear setups (plate carriers, chest rigs, battle belts), and considerations for budget night vision. The host also delves into the practicality of historical firearms, such as the 1873 Winchester and black powder revolvers, and discusses modern firearm design trends like magazine standards and reloading techniques. Practical advice is offered on advanced medical training and the effectiveness of suppressors.

This entry details the reproduction Rheinmetall VG-45K, a fascinating piece of WWII German armament history. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert look at its development, design, and surprisingly effective range performance. The rifle, part of the Volksgewehr program, showcases extreme cost-cutting with its stamped receiver and simple bolt action, yet proved accurate and reliable during testing with both 10 and 30-round Sturmgewehr magazines.

This guide details the installation and use of the German L27 silencer, a late-WWII accessory largely based on Soviet designs. It covers the clamp-on mounting system, compatibility with various 8mm firearms, and the specific adjustments needed for subsonic ammunition. The guide emphasizes the unique features like rubber baffles and their limited lifespan, highlighting its intended use for specialized operations.

This video details the extraordinary 'Mauser Train' operation during the final days of WWII, where Mauser's research and development assets, including prototypes like the StG 45 and Volkspistole, were evacuated to the Alps. Expert Ian McCollum, drawing on primary sources like Ott-Helmuth von Lossnitzer's autobiography, narrates the complex logistics, air attacks, and eventual discovery of the train by Allied forces, highlighting the fate of its valuable experimental cargo.