Videos tagged with InterOrdnance

The East German Wieger 942 was a 5.56mm variant of the AK-74, developed to circumvent Soviet export restrictions. Despite its AK-derived design, it featured unique elements like a vertically splitting handguard and proprietary magazines. Production was limited, with some examples exported to Peru and India, and later US clones were produced.

This video details the unboxing of a crate of Ethiopian rifles, primarily Mannlicher M95 variants, imported by Royal Tiger Imports. A rare Steyr Model 1878 French Navy rifle is identified, showcasing its historical significance and unique Ethiopian markings. The crate also contained a diverse mix of other military surplus firearms, highlighting Ethiopia's complex arms history.

This video explores a rare influx of Ethiopian military surplus firearms, imported by InterOrdnance. The collection spans 140 years, featuring diverse arms from single-shot black powder rifles to Cold War era semi-automatics. While many pieces exhibit significant wear, their historical provenance, including items marked for Empress Taytu, offers unique value to collectors.

This review from Forgotten Weapons examines a unique Ethiopian modified Gewehr 88 carbine. The rifle, originally a full-length Gewehr 88 Commission rifle manufactured at the Danzig Arsenal in 1894, features a carbine-length barrel but retains a standard rifle nose cap with a side-mounted bayonet lug. Notable modifications include a turned-down bolt handle and Amharic script on the receiver, indicating Ethiopian origin. The absence of the rear sight suggests a simplified 'point and shoot' configuration, adding to its historical intrigue.

The Carcano M91, an Italian workhorse rifle, utilized a unique 6.5x52mm cartridge and gain-twist rifling. Despite criticisms, it was a robust design, with over 3.5 million produced. Key features include a Mannlicher-style en-bloc clip and a distinctive flag safety, though a bolt guide lug can be a potential jamming point.

This review details the East German TGF1950, a post-WWII Czech-made Mauser 98k variant. It highlights the Brno Arsenal's continued production for export, unique receiver markings ('tgf 1950'), Czech proof marks, and Ethiopian service numbers. The rifle features a distinct trigger guard and floor plate combination and various front band styles, reflecting its history as military aid to Ethiopia.

This video details a unique post-WWII Czech Mauser K98k variant produced by Brno for Ethiopia. Key features include an enlarged 'winter' trigger guard for glove use and a St. George stock disc, distinguishing it from German wartime production. The rifles also bear Czech proof marks alongside German ordnance codes, highlighting a complex post-war arms trade involving Ethiopia and Israel.