Videos tagged with Austrian Army

The SSG-98k represents Austria's post-WWII repurposing of German Mauser 98 actions into sniper rifles chambered for 7.62x51mm NATO. These rifles featured modified stocks for barrel free-floating and were paired with Kahles ZF 58 optics, known for their 1000-meter Bullet Drop Compensator. The SSG-98k served as the standard Austrian sniper rifle until its replacement by the Steyr SSG 69.

This review details the Erma EL-24 .22 LR conversion kit for the Steyr M95 carbine, highlighting its historical use by the Austrian Army for cost-effective training. The kit converts the M95's action to a turn-bolt system and includes a barrel insert, simplifying marksmanship fundamentals for recruits by mitigating recoil and noise. Production was limited, with fewer than 1,000 units delivered before WWII.

This YouTube video, presented as a summer lecture by the Royal Armouries, delves into the themes of honor and battlefield violence within the Austrian army during the period of 1789-1815. It aims to bring history to life by showcasing the expertise of the Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armor. The description encourages engagement through comments and provides links for support, membership, and access to the museum's website, blog, and social media channels.

This video details the French occupation of the Mauser factory in Oberndorf, Germany, after WWII and their subsequent production of Luger P.08 pistols. It highlights the technical specifications, marking variations, and historical context of these post-war firearms, noting their use by French forces in Indochina and later by the Austrian Army. The content provides deep insights into the markings and production history of these unique Lugers.

This video provides an expert review of the GLOCK P80 Retro Reproduction, a limited edition tribute to the original Glock pistol. Larry Vickers, with his extensive background in firearms instruction and direct involvement in the P80's conception, details its historical significance, technical features mirroring the Gen 1 design, and demonstrates its performance on the range. The review highlights the pistol's unique packaging and its place in Glock's lineage.

The Steyr AUG M3 A1 is a venerable bullpup rifle, praised for its compact design and quick-change barrel system, allowing a 16-inch barrel in a 28-inch package. Despite its age and a notoriously 'craptastic' trigger, its reliable short-stroke piston system and modularity make it a favored combat rifle. It maintains approximately 2 MOA accuracy, offering a unique alternative to AR-15 platforms.

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to disassembling the Steyr Aug A3 rifle, essential for proper maintenance. It emphasizes safety by ensuring the firearm is unloaded and all ammunition is cleared from the work area. Key steps include removing the barrel, receiver, bolt carrier group, stock components, and gas piston, with clear visual cues and explanations of internal mechanisms.

The 1780 Girandoni air rifle was a 22-shot, magazine-fed pneumatic weapon used by the Austrian Army. Its buttstock served as the air reservoir, requiring approximately 1,500 pump strokes to reach an estimated 800-850 PSI. While innovative, its complexity led to its eventual abandonment, though it predates firearms like those used by Lewis & Clark.