Videos tagged with Last ditch rifle

This "From the Vault" video features Brownells GunTech Keith Ford providing an overview of the collectible Type 99 Japanese Arisaka rifle. Ford discusses its design by Colonel Arisaka Nariakira, its use by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, and its key features like the wire monopod and anti-aircraft sight. The description also mentions the rifle was chambered in 7.7x58mm and produced in four variants: Short, Long, Paratroop, and Sniper, noting that late-war "last ditch" models are characterized by crude manufacturing and poor finishes. The video invites viewer suggestions for future "From the Vault" features.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert-level overview of the Spreewerke VG-2, a German last-ditch rifle from late 1944. The video details its simplified stamped sheet metal construction, bolt-action mechanism, and the reuse of Luftwaffe aircraft machine gun barrels. McCollum highlights its unique production methods and lack of official Waffenamt stamps due to its wartime context.

This review of the Walther VG-1 Presentation Model highlights its role as a desperate 'last-ditch' rifle for the German Volkssturm during WWII. Key features include a simplified Mauser bolt action, repurposed machine gun barrels, and crude construction reflecting wartime scarcity. The presentation plaque on this specific model adds a layer of historical irony, showcasing a simplified weapon gifted as a symbol of industrial pride.

This YouTube video showcases shooting a Japanese Arisaka Type 99 rifle, specifically a "Last Ditch" variant manufactured in 1945. The description highlights the rifle's origin and production year, suggesting a focus on historical firearms and their operational performance. Viewers can expect to see the rifle in action and potentially learn about its characteristics.