Videos tagged with Fedorov Avtomat

Reproducing historical firearms faces significant economic hurdles, primarily high tooling costs versus limited market demand. Challenges include choosing between authentic but impractical original calibers or modern calibers that alienate collectors. Developing reliable magazines for historical designs is a major expense, and competition from available originals further complicates the market. Case studies like the StG-44, AR-10, Fedorov Avtomat, and FAMAS G2 illustrate these complex trade-offs.

This video provides a detailed look at the disassembly and reassembly of the Fedorov Avtomat, considered by many to be the first select-fire assault rifle. The process highlights the rifle's complex Russian design, featuring a short-recoil system with dual locking flappers. The intricate machining and tight tolerances present significant challenges, even for experienced gunsmiths, underscoring why field maintenance was difficult.