Videos tagged with Finnish Civil Guard

This video provides a practical accuracy test of the FN49 rifle, specifically the Luxembourg variant chambered in .30-06 Springfield, out to 500 yards. The hosts discuss its historical context as a precursor to the FN FAL, its design features including an adjustable gas system, and its reliability. While acknowledging its limitations in precision compared to modern firearms, the FN49 demonstrates surprisingly capable performance with iron sights under windy conditions, making it suitable for its intended role as a battle rifle.

This video details the history and markings of a Japanese Type 38 Arisaka carbine, tracing its journey from Japanese production through British and Russian military use, and finally to Finland. It highlights how to identify provenance through specific markings and modifications, emphasizing the rarity of finding examples with complete British and Russian usage history.

This guide details the process of adjusting the unique scope mount on the Finnish Civil Guard m/33 sniper rifle, a rare variant built on the m/28-30 Mosin-Nagant. Expert Ian McCollum explains the specialized tools and procedures required for elevation adjustments, highlighting the rifle's complex mechanical design. The m/33 is noted for its historical significance and extreme rarity, with only three known examples surviving.

This video details the life and combat career of Simo Häyhä, known as the 'White Death,' the deadliest sniper in World War II. It highlights his upbringing, early military service in the Finnish Civil Guard, and his exceptional skills honed through hunting and marksmanship competitions. The narrative emphasizes his use of a Finnish Mosin Nagant M28/30 with iron sights, his preference against magnified optics due to environmental factors and tactical advantage, and his incredible kill count during the Winter War.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Swedish M96 Mauser rifle as used in Finnish service, detailing its history, acquisition, and unique markings. Ian McCollum, with his high authority and deep knowledge of firearms history and mechanics, explains the rifle's journey from Swedish surplus to Finnish front lines, highlighting its role in conflicts like the Winter War. The entry covers technical specifications, identification features like the 'SA' stamp, and historical context of its use and eventual return to Sweden.