Videos tagged with Forged in Snow

This video announces the conclusion of the "Forged in Snow" Kickstarter campaign, highlighting that viewers still have time to secure a Kickstarter-exclusive copy. The description directly links to the Kickstarter project page, indicating a focus on a specific product launch and community engagement related to that project.

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 YouTube video, titled "Forged in Snow UPDATE: DUX-53 & 59 Section Goal MET!", announces a significant achievement in the "Forged in Snow" project, indicating that a section goal for the DUX-53 and DUX-59 has been met. The description highlights that the project is approaching its final stretch and provides a Kickstarter link for further engagement. While no specific firearms are demonstrated or discussed in detail, the context strongly suggests a firearm-related project, likely involving manufacturing or development.

This video announces that the "Ex Libris" stretch goal for the "Forged in Snow" Kickstarter has been met, meaning it will be included with every copy sold. The next stretch goal involves an expanded section on the Ducks 53 and Ducks 59, which are German-made copies of the Finnish M44 submachine gun developed late in WWII. The speaker explains the historical context of these firearms, noting that the technical drawings for the M44 were taken to Germany after WWII and an attempt was made to put them into production there.

This video announces that a stretch goal for the 'Forged in Snow' Kickstarter has been met, resulting in an 'Ex Libris' being included with every copy sold. The next stretch goal involves an expanded section on the Tikoski Ducks 53 and Ducks 59, detailing the story of the majority owner of Tikoski, who was German and took technical drawings for the M44 submachine gun to Germany after WWII, attempting to put them into production.

This YouTube video provides an update on the "Forged in Snow" project, announcing that the frontispiece art goal has been met. The description encourages viewers to join the project, indicating it's in its final stages. A Kickstarter link is provided for interested individuals to contribute. The content appears to be promotional for a creative project, likely related to gaming or a narrative medium given the mention of "art" and "frontispiece."

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 Q&A session from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms-related topics. Ian McCollum discusses the evolution of red dot sights, the importance of blood lead level testing for shooters, and the nuances of various historical and modern firearms, including the 5.56 NATO cartridge's twist rate evolution, the M14's manufacturing issues, and the challenges of polymer-cased ammunition. He also touches on niche subjects like underwater firearms, electromagnetic rifles, and the future of handgun design.

This video provides an update on the "Forged in Snow" project, specifically highlighting the achievement of the target model, the L35 Lahti. It also includes a call to action for viewers to order their copy via a provided Kickstarter link. The content focuses on a specific firearm model within a larger project.

This video announces the successful funding of custom headbands for the 'Forged in Snow' book project. It also introduces a new stretch goal: a special highlight section on the Lathi L35 pistol, a custom-made target shooting variant housed in the SACO reference collection. While not directly related to Finnish military small arms, the Lathi L35 is noted as an interesting and unique firearm.

This video provides an update on the "Forged in Snow" project, confirming that the goal for Valmet Semiauto/Export Rifles has been met. The description encourages viewers to check out the Kickstarter campaign for more details on this undertaking, highlighting the effort involved for the audience's benefit.

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.