Videos tagged with Joe Poyer

This video is a book review of "Bewaffnung und Ausrustung der Schweizer Armee seit 1817" (Armament and Equipment of the Swiss Army since 1817) by Christian Reinhart and Michael am Rhyn. The reviewer highlights that this is one of several volumes focusing on Swiss military arms, both issued and experimental. This specific volume delves into machine guns and mortars, featuring a wealth of photos of unusual firearms. While the text is in German and the book was acquired overseas, the reviewer emphasizes the value of the illustrations alone. They also recommend Joe Poyer's "Swiss Magazine Loading Rifles" for a more practical focus on Swiss rifles readily available on the market.

This video is a book review focusing on Swiss magazine-loading rifles, specifically highlighting the Schmidt-Rubin type. The reviewer suggests these rifles are an excellent starting point for new collectors due to their mechanical and historical interest, good condition, and reasonable prices. The book by Joe Poyer is recommended as a guide for building a representative collection of these Swiss firearms.