Videos tagged with New England Westinghouse

This video delves into the specific Mosin-Nagant variants, the M91 and M28/30, used by Finnish sniper Simo Häyhä. It highlights Finnish modifications to the M91, the development and features of the M28/30, and Häyhä's preference for iron sights over scopes due to practical battlefield advantages. The content emphasizes the rifle's accuracy, reliability in cold weather, and its role in Häyhä's legendary Winter War exploits.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Browning M1917 heavy machine gun, highlighting its rarity and design evolution from earlier Browning mechanisms. It details the rigorous testing, wartime production challenges, and combat debut of this iconic WWI weapon. The review also covers the critical water-cooling system, advanced sights, and key identifying features of original M1917 models versus later variants.

This video details the production of Mosin Nagant rifles in the United States during WWI due to severe Russian shortages. It highlights contracts with Remington and Westinghouse, the impact of the Russian Revolution on these orders, and the post-war fate of these American-made rifles, including their eventual sale as surplus and potential rechambering to .30-06.

This review details the Bannerman conversion of Mosin Nagant rifles to .30-06, addressing historical context and technical modifications. It highlights how Bannerman adapted these WWI surplus rifles for the American market due to ammunition scarcity. The video covers barrel re-threading, magazine flattening, bolt modifications, and stock alterations, concluding that these conversions are safe and functional when properly inspected.