Videos tagged with German Rifles

This guide provides an overview of the Spreewerke VG-2, a late-WWII German bolt-action rifle. Expert Ian McCollum details its Mauser-based action, G43 magazine compatibility, simple safety, rudimentary sights, and stamped receiver construction. The analysis highlights manufacturing shortcuts employed during the war.

This video from Brownells, filmed at Rock Island Auction Company, provides an expert look at two significant WWII German rifles: the StG 44 and the Volkssturmgewehr 1-5. The hosts detail the StG 44's advanced design, its influence on modern firearms like the AR-15 and AK-47, and its unique 8mm Kurz caliber optic. They also cover the Volkssturmgewehr 1-5 as a 'last ditch' weapon, highlighting its gas-delayed blowback system and compatibility with StG 44 magazines. The presentation showcases deep historical and technical knowledge of these rare firearms.

This video details the process of inletting a reproduction nose cap onto a Walther K43 rifle's wood stock. The instructor emphasizes a meticulous approach, using inletting black to identify contact points and a sharp chisel to carefully remove wood. The goal is a snug fit that doesn't impede disassembly, highlighting the importance of patience and working with the wood grain. The process also touches on other repair aspects like filling drilled holes and the rifle's unique two-stage trigger.

This episode of American Rifleman TV features a historical look at the iconic Colt Walker revolvers, a security device called the Lockdown Puck for monitoring firearms and valuables via smartphone, and a review of Abyssinian Mauser rifles produced in Germany and Czechoslovakia for Emperor Haile Selassie's Ethiopian Empire. The content covers historical firearms, modern security tech, and military surplus rifles.

This expert review from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons delves into a rare H&K SL7 Match prototype. The analysis covers its roller-delayed blowback action, lineage from H&K hunting rifles, and development context influenced by the Munich Olympics. Key features like the Schmidt & Bender scope, custom stock, and unique barrel are examined, highlighting its R&D history and reasons for not reaching mass production.

This video is a firearms face-off comparing iconic World War II rifles: the U.S. M1 Garand and M1 Carbine against their German counterparts, the K98 and K/G43. The comparison focuses on real-life performance, stopping power, and ease of use, moving beyond their common portrayal in video games. To add an element of entertainment, the video also includes segments where the rifles are used to destroy various objects.

This video provides a detailed book review of "The Dreyse Military Needle-Ignition System" by Leonard and Guy A-R-West. The book focuses on the history, various models, and accessories of the Dreyse system, addressing the scarcity of English-language material on the subject. It also delves into cartridge construction and shooting impressions from the authors' experience as shooters. The review highlights the book's excellent illustrations, including photographs, paintings, and cutaway images, making it a valuable reference for shooters, collectors, and historians interested in antique military rifles.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the German G41(M) semi-automatic rifle, detailing its development, technical specifications, and historical context. It highlights the design's complexities, reliability issues stemming from its gas trap system, and its comparison to the more successful Walther G41(W) and later Gewehr 43. The rarity and collectibility of the G41(M) are also emphasized.

This YouTube video focuses on K98 bayonets, suggesting they would complete a rifle collection. The description provides social media links for the creator, ClassicFirearms. While the video's primary focus is on bayonets, the implication is a connection to historical rifles, likely the Kar98k.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare Mauser Selbstlader M1916, focusing on its unique flapper-locked, recoil-operated mechanism. Expert Ian McCollum explains the internal workings, including the inertia-driven unlocking system and the specific magazine release. Proper handling and safety precautions are emphasized for this historical firearm.

This guide details the modifications and operational nuances of the German Gewehr 1888/05 Commission Rifle, an adaptation crucial for WWI-era reserve troops. It covers the technical changes made to accommodate the 8mm Mauser S Patrone, including the stripper clip bridge and internal feeding mechanisms. The guide also highlights potential performance issues like sticky extraction and the historical context of its service and modifications, particularly those made by the Ottoman Empire.

This TFB TV episode, featuring firearms historian Alex C., delves into five firearms with unusual and 'WTF' features. The IMI Galil's bipod doubles as a wire cutter and bottle opener, while the Mauser G41(M) is a complex hybrid semi-auto/bolt-action. The Arisaka Type 99 boasts an anti-aircraft sight, the Valmet RK 62 uses its flash hider for wire cutting, and the Calico M900 Series is known for its high-capacity helical magazines requiring manual winding.