Videos tagged with Bulgaria

This review showcases the Arsenal SAM7SF rifle, highlighting its Bulgarian origins and 7.62x39mm caliber. The video demonstrates the functionality of the side-folding stock and the setup of a Winchester 1-4x24 scope using an RS Regulate SM-23 mount. Live fire tests on steel targets confirm the rifle's performance and recoil characteristics.

This video uses firearms to represent countries, showcasing a custom AR-15 pistol for Bulgaria, an AK-47 for the Soviet Union, and a Springfield Armory XD-M for Ireland. The demonstrations highlight the distinct characteristics and common calibers associated with these platforms, emphasizing proficient handling and rapid target engagement.

This video from the "From the Vault" series features Keith Ford and Caleb Savant from Brownells Gun Tech™ examining a rare Czech ZK-383 submachine gun at Rock Island Auction Co. The ZK-383, chambered in 9mm Luger, was designed in the 1930s as a light squad automatic weapon. The video highlights its simple barrel swap and easy cleaning process. It also details the ingenious mechanism for changing the rate of fire between 450 and 750 rounds per minute, as well as the unique side-mounted, tilted magazine that aids feeding and ejection. The discussion touches upon the ZK-383's production history from 1938 to 1948/49, its use by the Nazi Waffen-SS, and exports to Bulgaria. The three variants—standard, police (ZK-383-P), and bipod-less (ZK-383-H)—are also mentioned, emphasizing the firearm's solid engineering and smooth operation.

The Arsenal SAM7SF series represents top-tier production AKs, featuring hot-die hammer-forged receivers from Bulgaria and Steyr-hammer-forged, chrome-lined barrels. The SAM7SF is a standard rifle with a 16.3-inch barrel and a right-side folding stock, while the SAM7SFK is a factory SBR with an 8.5-inch barrel. Both models offer high mechanical accuracy, with the standard rifle achieving 2.5-inch groups at 100 yards.