Videos tagged with BM59

This entry details the book 'Small Arms of the Cold War: Battle Rifles of NATO' by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers over 60 authentic battle rifles from NATO and Western democracies, focusing on the period from the 1950s to the 1980s. The book features detailed information on iconic firearms like the FN FAL, G3, M14, and AR-10, alongside lesser-known variants and prototypes, drawing from museum collections worldwide.

This guide outlines the key modifications involved in converting an M1 Garand into the BM59 rifle. The process includes receiver modifications for a 20-round magazine, integration of features like a bipod and grenade launcher sight, and rechambering to 7.62x51 NATO. Expertise from a well-known subject matter expert in military surplus firearms is evident in the detailed explanation.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, details upcoming semiautomatic firearm imports from Indonesian manufacturer Pindad. McCollum, demonstrating high expertise, discusses licensed variants of the FN FNC, Beretta PM12, and the BM59, highlighting their planned import configurations for the US market. The focus is on factory-licensed, semiautomatic versions of these notable firearms.

This guide details the evolution of M1A rifle stocks, drawing on the extensive experience of a retired Navy SEAL. It covers the pros and cons of various stock types, including the BM59 folding stock, modified wood stocks, McMillan fiberglass, and the Sage EBR chassis. The speaker emphasizes finding a balance between capability and weight, often favoring an 18-inch barrel in a McMillan stock for optimal performance.