Videos tagged with Periscope Sight

This guide details the installation and functional understanding of the Krummlauf, a unique curved barrel attachment for the StG44. Developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig, it featured specialized sighting systems and gas relief ports. Expert Jonathan Ferguson highlights its limited accuracy and short barrel life, making it a niche, experimental accessory primarily for shooting around obstacles or from vehicles.

This video demonstrates a 'corner scope' accessory that allows users to see and potentially shoot around corners without exposing themselves. The device utilizes mirrors to provide a view of targets and aiming lasers, and can be used independently of a laser for observation purposes. The presenter suggests its utility for security, law enforcement, and military personnel.

This video showcases a rare Carl Zeiss Jena Periscope Sight, serial number 4, discovered in a warehouse. The presenter demonstrates its mechanical articulation via a hand crank, revealing its scissor-like extension mechanism. Key features include dual rubber-guarded eyepieces and an identification plate confirming its manufacturer and unique serial number. The demonstration highlights the device's robust construction and manual operation, offering insight into vintage military optical equipment.

This guide details the installation and use of the rare STG44 Krummlauf attachment, a WWII-era device enabling corner-shooting. It covers securing the attachment, adjusting shooting posture due to its front-heavy nature, and understanding its effective range limitations. The video emphasizes the importance of proper alignment and awareness of the device's unique handling characteristics.

This video from BIG MAN with GUN explores six of the most unusual firearms ever conceived, from WWII experimental weapons to industrial tools and niche self-defense pistols. The host, demonstrating high authority and deep research, covers the historical context, technical specifications, and unique applications of each weapon. Key takeaways include the Krummlauf's periscope sight for urban combat, the .577 T-Rex's immense power, and the Gyrojet's rocket-propelled ammunition.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Deckungszielgerät, a rare WW2 German trench rifle periscope system. It covers securing the rifle, attaching the periscope, setting up the remote trigger, and aligning sights. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms, offering deep mechanical and historical insights.

This guide details the operation of the Cameron-Yaggi 1903 Trench Rifle Conversion, a unique WWI-era device. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates its use, highlighting the importance of unmodified base rifles, the .30-06 Springfield caliber, and specific shooting techniques to manage recoil and observe the periscope's movement. The guide emphasizes safety, particularly eye protection, due to the system's unique characteristics.

This guide details the installation and use of the Krummlauf, a rare curved barrel attachment for the StG-44, designed for urban combat. It covers the mechanical attachment process, the function of the periscope sight, and crucial limitations such as extremely short barrel life and potential bullet fragmentation, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.