Videos tagged with Japanese Rifles

This video explains the significance of the 'Mon' or chrysanthemum seal found on Japanese Imperial firearms. It details how this symbol, representing the Imperial family and Army, was often defaced upon sale out of service. The speaker clarifies the correct Japanese term 'Mon' versus the common US misnomer 'Mum' and discusses the collector's premium on intact examples.

This video provides an in-depth historical and technical examination of the Japanese Arisaka Type 30 rifle, the Empire of Japan's first smokeless bolt-action rifle. It details its design influences, technical specifications, development, and service history, including comparisons with contemporary rifles like the Mauser and Mannlicher. The video also covers the Type 30 carbine variant and its adoption by various global forces.

This guide details the field stripping and functional testing of a Type 99 Arisaka 'Last Ditch' rifle, produced with simplified wartime manufacturing. It covers bolt disassembly, examination of crude features like the nailed butt plate, and a practical shooting drill to assess reliability. The instruction comes from an expert with deep knowledge of historical firearms and practical shooting proficiency.

This guide details the installation and function of the Arisaka 'Wire Bale' QD Sling, a historical accessory for Japanese Arisaka rifles. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how the dual-end wire bale clips attach to standard sling swivels for quick detach capability. The guide highlights the sling's utility, particularly for paratrooper variants, while also noting potential reliability issues with the clip design.

This video serves as a final call for pre-orders of Ian McCollum's book, 'Shooting the Past: FAMAS & French Military Rifles 1866-2016,' via Kickstarter. The pre-sale concludes at midnight, offering a substantial discount and exclusive Kickstarter edition features like gilded pages and a special bookmark. A live stream event with the author's father, who has written about Japanese rifles, is scheduled for the final hours of the campaign.

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.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Japanese Arisaka Type 99 rifle, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor from TFB TV. It covers bolt removal, floor plate access, dust cover removal, and complete bolt disassembly, including the extractor. The video highlights the rifle's unique features and historical context, emphasizing its robust design and historical significance.

This video reviews the book "Military Rifles of Japan 1867 to 1945" by Fred Honeycutt and FP Pat Anthony. The book is considered an excellent, comprehensive resource for collectors of Japanese firearms, covering long arms from the Type 30 through late-war emergency designs, including semi-autos and accessories. While the original 1977 edition is dated, updated versions exist, with the fifth edition being the most recent. The book details arsenal markings, rifle variations, and specific features like the Type 44's folding bayonet.

This video reviews Duncan McCollum's book 'Japanese Rifles of World War II,' highlighting its coverage of major Japanese rifle types like the Type 38, 44, and 99. It details the evolution of these rifles, noting the simplification of features as the war progressed due to production pressures and damage to factories. The book also covers less common variants and includes tables of manufacturer markings, making it a valuable resource for collectors looking to add Japanese rifles to their collection or identify existing ones.