Videos tagged with K43

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at firearm acquisitions by Legacy Collectibles, featuring Mitch, who has six years of experience with the team. The content highlights various collectible firearms, including a Union Switch pistol, a K43 rifle, and an AC44 M1 Carbine, discussing their condition and unique features.

This video provides a detailed comparison of the SVT-40 and G43 rifles from World War II, evaluating their design, gas systems, accuracy, battery of arms, and personal issues encountered. The presenter, with experience owning both firearms, highlights the SVT-40's superior gas system adjustability and accuracy, while acknowledging the G43's collectibility and robust build.

This guide details the installation and use of the German L27 silencer, a late-WWII accessory largely based on Soviet designs. It covers the clamp-on mounting system, compatibility with various 8mm firearms, and the specific adjustments needed for subsonic ammunition. The guide emphasizes the unique features like rubber baffles and their limited lifespan, highlighting its intended use for specialized operations.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the rare Mauser G41(M) and the more common Walther G41(W) semi-automatic rifles. It highlights the historical context of their development in response to the German army's need for self-loading rifles, contrasting their design philosophies, production numbers, and operational issues. The Mauser G41(M) is presented as an experimental, complex, and sensitive design that saw limited production and deployment, while the Walther G41(W) was more successful and led to the development of the G43.

This video details the process of inletting a reproduction nose cap onto a Walther K43 rifle's wood stock. The instructor emphasizes a meticulous approach, using inletting black to identify contact points and a sharp chisel to carefully remove wood. The goal is a snug fit that doesn't impede disassembly, highlighting the importance of patience and working with the wood grain. The process also touches on other repair aspects like filling drilled holes and the rifle's unique two-stage trigger.

This YouTube video showcases shooting the K43 rifle at a range. The title 'K43 at the range' directly indicates the primary subject is this specific firearm and the activity of firing it on a shooting range. Given the lack of further description, the focus is on the practical demonstration of the K43.

This video is a firearms face-off comparing iconic World War II rifles: the U.S. M1 Garand and M1 Carbine against their German counterparts, the K98 and K/G43. The comparison focuses on real-life performance, stopping power, and ease of use, moving beyond their common portrayal in video games. To add an element of entertainment, the video also includes segments where the rifles are used to destroy various objects.

This guide details the disassembly and maintenance of the German K43 rifle's gas system, emphasizing the use of a 'shooter's kit' to mitigate over-gassing issues common with modern ammunition. Expert insights from Tim of Military Arms Channel highlight the importance of proper tuning for preserving the rifle's integrity.

This guide details the operation and firing of the Gewehr 43 semi-automatic rifle, drawing from expert demonstrations. It covers magazine loading, charging, firing techniques with both iron sights and the ZF4 scope, and emphasizes safe handling and clearing procedures, even in cold weather conditions. The instruction highlights the rifle's reliable cycling and semi-automatic action.

This expert-level guide details the field stripping procedure for the WWII German G43/K43 semi-automatic rifle, presented by Alex from TFB TV. It covers removing the scope, magazine, bolt carrier group, and gas system, highlighting the flapper-lock mechanism and wartime production characteristics. The instruction emphasizes safety and provides clear, step-by-step instructions.

This YouTube video is a book review of "Hitler's Garands: German Self-Loading Rifles of WWII" by W. Darren Weaver, published by Collector Grade. The reviewer highlights that this book is the definitive resource for information on the G41 and G43/K43 rifles. It covers topics ranging from pre-WWII development to identifying fakes, production details, and even delves into the history of sabotage on G43s made at Buchenwald. The video also provides an Amazon link to purchase the book.