Videos tagged with MP38

This video provides an in-depth look at the Erma EMP36, a rare precursor to the MP38 and MP40 submachine guns. Expert Ian McCollum details its external form factor, complex internal mechanisms, and historical significance. The EMP36 showcases early features like an underfolding stock and muzzle hook, highlighting its role in German rearmament development.

This video provides an external examination of the Erma EMP 36 submachine gun, highlighting its design elements that directly influenced the iconic MP38 and MP40. Key features discussed include the pistol grip, the first underfolding stock of its style, the nearly vertical magazine well, and the muzzle hook. The internal mechanics, such as the fixed firing pin and detachable bolt face, are also briefly touched upon.

This video delves into the Schmeisser MK-36,II, a prototype submachine gun that predated the MP38. It highlights the design's open-bolt blowback operation, unique magazine safety, and Hugo Schmeisser's inter-war design evolution. The review also contrasts a German trial variant with a Hungarian trial version, noting differences in caliber and charging handle.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the DK Productions MP38 Clone, based on expert instruction. It covers the necessary steps for disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly, emphasizing the importance of safety and proper handling of this historical firearm replica. The process highlights the authentic machining and internal components, including the telescoping recoil spring assembly.

This video features Brian Lanckiewicz of The Columbia War Machine showcasing the iconic MP-40. Beyond the primary focus on the MP-40, the video promises action footage of other notable firearms including the Thompson M1 A1, MG-42s, Kar 98 Mausers, and the M3 Grease Gun, as well as tanks. It also includes a historical lesson and culminates in an epic reenactment of the Battle of Stalingrad, aiming to provide a comprehensive and engaging experience for viewers.

This guide details the field stripping process for the MP40 submachine gun, as demonstrated by a knowledgeable firearms collector. It covers identifying key components like the takedown button, bolt, charging handle, and folding stock. The video also touches upon the historical design intent of features like the 'resting bar'.

Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, provides an expert review of the 'Warpath' game trailer, identifying numerous historical firearms and military equipment. He discusses the accuracy of weapon depictions, ballistic effects, and tactical scenarios, offering insights from a professional curator's perspective.

This video from Iraqveteran8888 features expert Eric from Drive Tanks at Ox Ranch, Uvalde, Texas, demonstrating and discussing several iconic World War II submachine guns. The review covers the 1928 Thompson, M3 Grease Gun, German MP40/MP38, and the Russian PPSh-41, highlighting their historical context, design differences, and live-fire performance. Eric provides detailed insights into their mechanics, ammunition types, and manufacturing techniques, emphasizing the evolution from complex designs to mass-produced, stamped firearms.

This guide details the field stripping process for the German MP38 and MP40 submachine guns, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum. It covers the mechanical steps for disassembly and reassembly, emphasizing the unique telescoping recoil spring system. The guide also highlights the safety redesign on later MP40 models and includes a crucial safety check before handling the firearm.

This video is a book review of 'The Schmeisser Myth' by Martin Helebrant, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The book delves into the history of German submachine guns from WWI through WWII, clarifying the development and misattributions surrounding iconic models like the MP40 and its predecessors. It highlights the complexities of German arms development, especially in the interwar period, and provides detailed technical information valuable for collectors and historians.

This video provides a historical and technical overview of the German MP40 submachine gun, a descendant of the MP18 and a significant firearm of World War II. It details its development from the MP38, highlighting its innovative use of stamped and welded parts for faster, cheaper production compared to earlier machined firearms. The MP40's design, including its folding stock and blowback operation, is discussed, along with its widespread adoption by German forces and its influence on later submachine gun designs.