Videos tagged with Open-bolt blowback

This video provides an in-depth look at the Samopal vz 38, Czechoslovakia's first officially adopted submachine gun. Expert Ian McCollum details its development by František Myška at CZ Strakonice, its unique features like the 96-round Suomi-style drum magazine, and the logistical reasons behind its .380 ACP caliber. The video highlights its intended role in fortifications and explains why full production was halted by the German occupation.

This guide details the field stripping and live-fire demonstration of the PPSh-41 Soviet submachine gun, presented by Iain Harrison and Mac Steil of Hill & Mac Gunworks. It covers the firearm's historical context, design features like its open-bolt blowback action and 7.62x25 Tokarev caliber, and the practical steps for disassembly and reassembly. The demonstration includes live-fire testing with both 32-round stick and 71-round drum magazines, highlighting the weapon's high rate of fire.

This guide details the installation of the South African Defense Force (SADF) .22LR conversion kit for the R4 rifle, developed by Thor Engineering. The kit allows for low-cost training by converting the rifle to fire .22LR ammunition using an open-bolt blowback system. Expert Ian McCollum explains the process, highlighting the unique sear interaction and the use of a modified Mauser magazine. The guide emphasizes careful assembly for proper function.