Videos tagged with Finnish Small Arms

This video provides an expert overview of three detailed posters covering Finnish small arms history, presented by Ian McCollum, author of 'Forged in Snow'. The posters showcase the evolution of the Suomi submachine gun, various Mosin-Nagant variants, and the development of Finnish Kalashnikov-pattern rifles, including Valmet models. The content is highly informative for firearm enthusiasts interested in historical small arms development.

This entry details the critical differences between Galil and Valmet 5.56x45mm NATO magazines, explaining why they are not interchangeable despite visual similarities. The analysis highlights the independent design choices made by Israel and Finland for their respective rifle systems. It also touches upon the significant market value of Valmet 5.56 magazines due to their rarity and proprietary nature, as explained by Ian McCollum.

This video announces the imminent end of the Kickstarter campaign for Ian McCollum's new book, "Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025." McCollum expresses gratitude for the campaign's success, highlighting that all stretch goals have been met, including features like spine hubs, custom end sheets, commissioned artwork, ex libris labels, cocktail sheets, and additional text sections. He details specific content additions, such as sections on the L35 target pistol, Ducks 53 and Ducks 59 submachine guns, and commercial Valmet semi-auto rifles. The book is slated for printing by the end of December, with expected delivery in August of the following year. A livestream event is scheduled for the final hours of the campaign.

This video highlights three collectible posters available through a Kickstarter campaign for Ian McCollum's new book, 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917 to 2025'. The posters feature detailed illustrations and photography of Finnish Mosin Nagant variants, Finnish AK-pattern rifles (RK62, RK95), and the Suomi submachine gun, including export models. A new pledge level allows direct purchase of the poster set.

This expert-level entry details the Pienoiskivääri m/91, a Finnish .22LR training rifle conversion of the Mosin Nagant M91. It covers the historical context of its development, the unique Solerno barrel refurbishment process, specific modifications to the bolt and firing pin, and its intended use for low-cost marksmanship training. The entry highlights the rifle's rarity and its significance in Finnish military small arms history.

This video announces the successful funding of the 'spine hubs' stretch goal for a book about Finnish small arms. The next stretch goal involves custom blue and white headbands for the book binding. The book covers Finnish firearms from pistols to light machine guns and is written in English.

This video delves into the rich history of Finnish small arms, as detailed in Ian McCollum's book 'Forged in Snow'. McCollum, a leading firearms historian, highlights Finland's unique approach to firearms development, from their ingenious modifications of the Mosin-Nagant to their indigenous designs like the Suomi KP/-31 submachine gun and Valmet AK variants. The content emphasizes the historical context and technical evolution of these firearms.

This guide details the installation and use of drum and box magazines for the Finnish LS-26/31 and related drum-fed variants. It covers the process for attaching the 75-round drum magazine and the use of a specialized adapter to enable standard box magazines on these modified receivers. A critical safety warning emphasizes unloading the firearm before any manipulation.

This video announces an update on the "Forged in Snow" book project, confirming that the first stretch goal for page gilding has been met. The retail edition will feature gold page gilding, while the Kickstarter edition will have silver gilding for a contrasting aesthetic with its white and silver embossed cover. The next stretch goal involves adding a biographical section on Simoha, a renowned Finnish sniper, and will include details about the M28/30 rifle he used.

The video announces that the initial funding goal for the book "Forged in Snow" on Finnish small arms has been met. It encourages viewers to visit the Kickstarter page to explore stretch goals, pledge levels, and exclusive items like posters and a special white cover edition. The book aims to be a comprehensive resource on Finnish military arms.

This video announces the book 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025' by Ian McCollum of Headstamp Publishing. The book is a comprehensive collector's reference covering Finnish-manufactured or modified firearms, including detailed histories, variants, and markings. Various editions and pledge levels are available through a Kickstarter campaign, with stretch goals for additional content and physical items.

This video announces the launch of the book 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025' on Kickstarter. The book covers the development, service use, varieties, and markings of distinctively Finnish firearms, aiming to fill a gap in English-language resources for collectors and historians.