Videos tagged with Mukden Arsenal

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 guide details the disassembly and basic operation of the Chinese Type 50 PPSh, a variant of the Soviet PPSh-41. It covers identifying key components like the fire selector and sights, and outlines a simplified field stripping procedure. The video emphasizes historical context, including its production in Manchuria and the transition to the Type 54 SMG.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Type 13 Manchurian Mauser, a unique rifle with a legacy tied to WWI and subsequent Chinese history. Expert Ian McCollum details its Austrian design origins, post-WWI production in Manchuria under Zhang Zuolin, and specific features like its improved bolt assembly and dust cover. The review highlights the rifle's rarity and significance for collectors of historical firearms.