Videos tagged with Battle Damage

This video details the inspection and live-fire testing of a Walther P.38 that sustained battle damage, likely from a bullet impact or shrapnel. The presenter, with apparent expertise in firearms, meticulously examines the firearm's frame, noting a significant crack and warping caused by the impact. Despite the damage, the firearm's core functions remain operational, and it is subsequently tested, demonstrating surprisingly smooth operation and acceptable accuracy. The video highlights the resilience of well-engineered firearms and offers insights into battlefield pickups.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, examines a St Etienne Model 1907 machine gun that is a war relic with extensive battle damage. The damage, likely from German machine gun fire, renders the weapon inoperable but leaves the receiver intact, classifying it as a transferable NFA item. The video details the historical context of the St Etienne 1907's adoption and eventual replacement by the Hotchkiss Model 1914, highlighting the former's complexity and unreliability.