Videos tagged with German small arms

This Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms topics, starting with a follow-up on restoring the Elbonian military. It delves into understanding collectible firearm pricing, the desirability of German small arms, and design considerations like recoil spring placement and fluted barrels. The discussion also touches on military trials, gas-delayed blowback, and the longevity of cartridges like 7.62x54R. Historical firearms are explored through comparisons of the StG44 with Cold War rifles, the Farquhar-Hill in WWI, and the rationale behind military adoption choices. Specific firearms mentioned include the Mauser DA90, a Half-Life: Alyx pistol inspiration, the Mauser 1892, Krag, M1 Carbine, Thompson SMG, and the UK's E.M.2 vs. SA80. Practical advice for firearms writers and collecting on a budget are also included.

This video reviews the "Vickers Guide - WWII Germany, Volume 2" book, a coffee-table style publication focusing on German semi-automatic and select-fire rifles, machine guns, and last-ditch arms from WWII. It also covers presentation pistols. The reviewer highlights the book's exceptional photography and mentions their own contribution as an author. Specific rare firearms noted include various FG-42 patterns, a Grossfuss StG, an StG45(H), MG-30, MKb42(W), and a folding-stock G33/40. The book is presented as a visually appealing and informative resource for enthusiasts of German WWII small arms, rather than a strict reference manual.

This expanded edition of 'Sturmgewehr! From Firepower to Striking Power' by Hans-Dieter Handrich offers a deep dive into the development of the German assault rifle, starting from WWI limitations of the Gewehr 98. It meticulously details the evolution through intermediate cartridges and experimental designs, culminating in the MP43/44 and StG44, including Hitler's initial rejections and eventual adoption. The book is lauded as a comprehensive resource with original documentation, production statistics, and troop trial reports, also touching on the StG44's influence on the AK-47.