Videos tagged with German Service

This video provides an in-depth look at the G98/40 rifle, a German WWII substitute standard firearm manufactured in Hungary by FEG. Host Ian McCollum details its origins as an adaptation of the Hungarian 35M, its unique Mannlicher split-bridge action, and its differences from the Mauser K98k. The analysis highlights its cock-on-close mechanism, 5-round internal magazine, and specific external features like the two-piece stock and sling bar. The rarity of the G98/40 in the US due to its continued production until 1944 and use on the Eastern Front is also discussed.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the CZ38 (Vz.38) pistol, a unique Czechoslovakian firearm. It covers the initial steps of disassembly, highlighting the pivoting barrel mechanism and the double-action-only trigger system. The video emphasizes the importance of safety during handling and disassembly.