Videos tagged with Indochina Service

This guide details the post-WWII production of the P.08 Luger by the French at the Mauser factory. It covers the historical context of the occupation, the restart of production using existing German parts and labor, and key identifying features of these unique firearms, including barrel length, caliber, receiver markings, and specific proof stamps like 'WR' and 'BH'. The pistols' service history in Indochina and subsequent use by the French Gendarmerie are also highlighted.

This guide details the field stripping process for the French MAS 44 semi-automatic rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the removal of major components like the bolt carrier, recoil spring, and trigger group, while highlighting the rifle's unique direct gas impingement system and its similarities to the MAS 36. The information is presented with a high level of technical detail, reflecting the instructor's expertise.