Videos tagged with Light Mortar

This video provides an expert-level overview of Soviet 50mm light mortars, specifically the RM-39 and RM-40, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details their historical development, technical specifications including a unique gas-venting range adjustment system, and mechanical features. The video also covers their comparison to German counterparts and their post-war surplus history, including Finnish capture and US importation.

This entry details the Soviet RM-38, RM-39, and RM-40 50mm light mortars, focusing on their design evolution and manufacturing simplifications. The RM-40's use of stamped sheet metal and a gas venting system for range adjustment is highlighted as a key innovation for mass production. The analysis draws from expert commentary on historical firearms.

This guide details the operation of the Soviet 1938 50mm Mortar (RM-38), including loading, firing, and retrieving its unique reusable practice round. The demonstration highlights the weapon's simple operation and the mechanics of its specialized ammunition. Instruction is provided by an expert with high authority in historical military hardware.

This expert analysis delves into the German 5cm Leichte Granatwerfer 36 (Le GrW 36) light mortar, a WWII-era infantry support weapon. The video highlights its design by Rheinmetall-Borsig, its significant weight compared to contemporaries, its unique 'closed bolt' firing mechanism, and complex leveling system. It also covers the evolution of its aiming sights and its eventual obsolescence due to complexity and weight.

This guide details the operation of the French Modele 1937 50mm light mortar, emphasizing its portable design and unique lever-actuated firing mechanism. The mortar is designed for a fixed 45-degree firing angle, with range adjusted via a collar that modifies internal pressure. Expert analysis from Ian McCollum highlights its historical context and post-war adaptation for rifle grenades.