Videos tagged with Beretta 38

This expert-level entry details the extremely rare Beretta 38/43 submachine gun, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the firearm's historical context, unique visual features like its fluted barrel and underfolding stock, and operational controls including the dual-trigger system for fire selection. The guide also includes a field strip procedure highlighting late-war production simplifications.

This guide details the basic disassembly of the Zastava M51 prototype submachine gun, focusing on removing the bolt assembly and identifying key components. It highlights the hybrid design elements borrowed from other firearms like the PPSh-41 and Beretta 38. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms.

This video provides an in-depth look at a wide array of Class 3 weapons available at Morphy Auctions, featuring expert insights from John Keane, a seasoned collector and consultant. The discussion covers various iconic firearms, including Thompson submachine guns, Browning Automatic Rifles (BARs), M60s, and numerous other historical and military-grade automatic weapons. Keane clarifies the distinctions between fully transferable firearms, dealer samples, and curio & relic status, offering guidance for potential buyers and collectors on identifying desirable features and understanding market values.

This review covers Volume I of the Vickers Guide WWII Germany, focusing on handguns, submachine guns, and bolt-action rifles. The book is praised for its magnificent, highly detailed photography and serves as a high-quality coffee table book rather than a strict reference. It highlights the decline in quality of firearms like the Mauser 98k throughout the war and the extensive use of foreign, captured, and occupation-produced materiel by Germany, including popular items like the PPSh-41 and Beretta 38 series.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the rare Italian TZ-45 submachine gun, a 'last-ditch' weapon from WWII. The process involves removing a front pin, trigger group, buffer springs, bolt, and charging handle. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights the unique grip safety and historical context of this collectible firearm.