Videos tagged with Last-Ditch Weapon

This video provides an expert examination of a 'last-ditch' Japanese Type 30 Pole Bayonet from the end of WWII. Ian McCollum details its simplified manufacturing, lack of rifle lug, and lashing mechanism for pole mounting. The specimen is identified as Jinsen Arsenal marked, with production also noted at Mukden and Nagoya. The low-cost accessories, including a canvas frog and twine-wrapped wooden scabbard, are also discussed, along with its historical context and use in Pacific campaigns.

This video provides an in-depth review of a rare Nazi SS belt buckle pistol, a concealed weapon designed for last-ditch efforts. The presenter details its history, mechanism, and potential use by SS members at the end of World War II. The review also touches upon the rarity and authenticity concerns surrounding such artifacts, contrasting it with other known examples and brocade belt buckles.

This review from TFB TV, featuring James Reeves and Kirk Kjellberg, examines the Ideal Conceal 9mm cell phone gun. It highlights the design's intent for deep concealment, the upgrade from .380 ACP to 9mm, and its $800 price point. The review critically assesses its significant felt recoil, poor ergonomics, and limited accuracy, positioning it as a novelty or a very specific last-ditch option rather than a practical everyday carry firearm.

This entry details the Giandoso TZ45 submachine gun, presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It covers the weapon's design, blowback operation, and unique grip safety mechanism, comparing it to the Sten gun. The TZ45's production history and its influence on the Burmese BA-52 are also discussed, highlighting its historical significance and mechanical innovations.

This review focuses on the Böker Applegate-Fairbairn 5.5 Dagger, highlighting its design influences and intended use as a combat or last-ditch weapon. While acknowledging its potential for penetration, the reviewer criticizes the dullness of the factory edge and the uncomfortable squared shoulders of the handle, suggesting modifications for improved ergonomics. Comparisons are made to other daggers, including the Böker Desert Dagger and Gerber Mark II, with a preference for the Desert Dagger's handle and sheath.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the rare Italian TZ-45 submachine gun, a 'last-ditch' weapon from WWII. The process involves removing a front pin, trigger group, buffer springs, bolt, and charging handle. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights the unique grip safety and historical context of this collectible firearm.

This expert-level review from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the MP 3008, a German Sten gun copy produced under desperate WWII conditions. The analysis highlights its simplified design, crude construction, use of MP40 magazines, and open-bolt blowback operation, providing deep insight into late-war German small arms production.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Gustloff VG1-5, a rare German WWII 'last ditch' rifle. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the disassembly, highlighting its unique gas-delayed blowback system and stamped construction. The process involves removing the barrel bushing, mainspring, disassembly pin, and safety lever to access the internal slide and trigger group. This procedure is crucial for understanding the rifle's mechanics and for maintenance.

This video provides an expert look at the Nazi SS Belt Buckle Pistol, a unique and controversial firearm. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details its complex spring-loaded deployment mechanism, four-barrel .22 caliber system, and individual triggers. The discussion delves into the historical context, including designer Louis Marquis and the ongoing debate about the weapon's authenticity and purpose, highlighting its mechanical ingenuity and collector appeal.

This review covers the Sedgley Glove Gun, a rare World War II-era single-shot pistol designed for US Navy personnel. Expert Ian McCollum details its unique plunger trigger, pivot-open reloading, and historical context as a last-ditch defensive weapon, noting its impracticality and lack of combat use.

This guide details the disassembly of the Walther VG-1 Presentation Model, a simplified WWII German rifle. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the basic bolt action and highlights the use of repurposed machine gun parts. The video emphasizes the crude, 'last-ditch' nature of the weapon, even in its presentation variant.

This guide details the disassembly and mechanical overview of the Mauser Volkspistole, a rare late WWII German pistol. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates its features, including its Walther P38 magazine compatibility, experimental gas-delayed blowback system (later converted to straight blowback), simple trigger mechanism, and unique barrel sleeve for a braided spring. The video highlights the engineering efforts for 'last ditch' weapons.