Videos tagged with Krummlauf

Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries details the Krummlauf, an experimental curved barrel attachment for the StG44. Developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig, it aimed to enable shooting around obstacles or from vehicles via periscope. Despite technical challenges like limited barrel life and sighting system durability, it represented a unique German wartime innovation.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson exploring a unique American prototype firearm based on the M3 Grease Gun, designed to shoot around corners. It's compared to the German Krummlauf and is referred to as the M3 'Deflector'. The video delves into its 90-degree firing capability, potential use in tanks or armored vehicles, its "Infinity Sight," and its unusual yellow coloring. Ferguson also discusses the removal of the curved unit, reports on its accuracy and lethality, and touches upon the legacy of curved barrels, drawing a parallel to the modern CornerShot system. The content is presented by the Royal Armouries.

The Krummlauf was a late-WWII German attempt to solve tank 'dead zones' with a curved barrel, but Hitler's infantry order led to rushed, flawed development. Early tests with the K98k failed, shifting focus to the StG-44. Despite versions for tanks and infantry, severe technical issues like short barrel life (60-160 rounds) and abysmal accuracy plagued the program, rendering it a historical failure.

This review of the STG44 Krummlauf attachment reveals surprising ballistic performance, with the curved barrel showing minimal velocity loss and intact bullet integrity in gel tests, contrary to historical myths. While effective at very close ranges (around 25 yards), accuracy degrades significantly beyond that. The device is extremely rare, difficult to handle due to its front-heavy nature, and features a unique periscope sight.

This YouTube video, "7 Most Influential Guns Of All Time!", explores firearms that have significantly impacted firearms history and design. The description highlights the STG44, a notable World War II era rifle, and mentions the Krummlauf accessory. It also includes a disclaimer regarding YouTube's magazine policy and emphasizes that opinions shared are personal. The video aims to showcase historically significant firearms and their influence.

This video highlights historically problematic firearm designs, including the FP-45 Liberator, a single-shot pistol made of stamped metal for resistance fighters, and the Krummlauf, an experimental rifle with a 90-degree barrel bend for shooting around corners. It also details the danger of the Colt Revolving Rifle due to 'chain fire,' which could cause all cylinders to ignite at once, posing a risk to the user's hand.

This video debunks the myth that a worn-out firearm barrel will explode. The hosts explain that bore wear, which increases the barrel's diameter, actually leads to lower pressures. They discuss various ways a barrel can wear, including throat erosion (leade wear) in handguns, general rifling wear from extensive use, improper cleaning, and corrosive ammunition. The rare case of the curved barrel on the German WWII StG 44 'Krummlauf' is mentioned as a potential, though highly unlikely, failure point, but this is distinguished from typical bore wear. The video clarifies that while barrel wear can affect accuracy, it will not cause an explosion. They also provide a tip to avoid overcleaning .22 caliber firearms due to their shallow rifling.

This video explores the top 10 most bizarre and unbelievable guns and weapons ever created, many of which originated during World War II. It highlights unique and often impractical designs developed out of necessity by various military forces. The list includes a diverse range of weaponry, from specialized firearms to unique projectile devices. The content aims to spark debate and showcase the creative, albeit sometimes strange, evolution of weaponry throughout history.

This review explores six uniquely designed firearms, from WWII's Krummlauf STG-44 for urban combat to the industrial 3-gauge Kiln Gun. It highlights the extreme power of the A-Square .577 T-Rex, the historical novelty of the Coffee Mill Sharps, the experimental Gyrojet Rocket Gun, and the Velo Dog revolver for cyclists. The video emphasizes purpose-built designs and their often-quirky historical contexts.

The Colt M231 Port Firing Weapon, a specialized variant of the AR-15 platform, was designed for the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle. It operates from an open bolt at a high rate of fire (1100-1200 RPM) and features significant modifications from a standard M16, including a unique recoil system and simplified fire control. Lacking traditional sights and a stock, it was intended for use within the vehicle, firing through dedicated ports.

The HideSight is a simple, cost-effective Finnish aiming device designed for shooting around corners. It uses a dual-mirror system to provide a 60-degree standard view or a 90-degree 'entrenched' view, allowing shooters to remain completely behind cover. Unlike complex electronic systems, it requires no batteries or zeroing and mounts easily to Picatinny rails, functioning with red dot or holographic sights.

This review details the Krummlauf, a rare curved barrel attachment for the StG-44 designed for specific combat scenarios. It explores its development, including 30-degree and 90-degree variants for urban combat and armored vehicle use, respectively. The review highlights its mechanical attachment, gas relief features, and optical sighting system, while also noting significant limitations like bullet fragmentation and a short barrel life.