Videos tagged with MP 43

This guide details the process of mounting optics like the ZF4 or ZF41 onto a Sturmgewehr platform, emphasizing the historical rarity of factory mounts and the performance issues encountered during testing. It highlights the importance of a secure mount and the potential for zero loss, especially after sustained fire. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, delves into the complex history of the Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44) program. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, meticulously details how Hitler's initial rejections of the intermediate cartridge rifle were overcome through strategic renaming, combat trials, and the intervention of figures like Heinrich Himmler. The program ultimately succeeded due to its effectiveness on the Eastern Front and its role in countering Soviet submachine gun proliferation.

This guide details how to visually distinguish between the MP 43/1 and the standard MP 43/StG 44, focusing on key external features like sight mounts, barrel profiles, muzzle nuts, and front-end dimensions. The information is presented by Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery at the Royal Armouries, highlighting his extensive expertise in historical firearms.

This video showcases the iconic STG-44, also known as the MP-44 or MP-43, highlighting its significance in WWII history. It features a unique demonstration of eight STG-44s firing simultaneously, simulating a battle scenario. The content also includes comparisons of the STG-44 against other notable WWII firearms such as the M1 Garand, M1A1 Thompson, MP-40, PPSH-43, and PPSH-41. The video aims to demonstrate the STG-44's effectiveness and potential as one of the best firearms of its era, appealing to history buffs and firearm enthusiasts.