This "American Rifleman Television" segment focuses on the Polish Vis 35 Radom pistol, a significant sidearm developed just before World War II. The video details its origins, with designers Piotr Wilniewczyc and Jan Skrzypinski advocating for a domestic design over the initially considered Czech CZ vz.24. Despite a limited production run due to the German invasion in 1939, the Vis 35 is recognized as a top handgun of its era. The segment also features the Radom on the range and provides information on accessing more American Rifleman TV content and joining the NRA.
This video showcases a pre-war Winchester Model 70 in .30-06 Springfield, highlighting its 'combat-ready' feature of stripper clip loading. Hickok45 demonstrates its smooth bolt action and accuracy with a five-round demonstration. The rifle, manufactured in 1940, features a stripper clip guide, a key historical element.
This "From the Vault" video from Brownells Gun Tech™ features Keith Ford showcasing his vintage Smith & Wesson 22/32 Kit Gun. The video delves into the history of this compact .22 LR revolver, tracing its origins back to the 22/32 Heavy-Frame Target model of 1911. Ford highlights the 1934 introduction of the shorter-barreled "Kit Gun" variant, designed for portability in everyday kits. He discusses its significance during the Great Depression as a tool for hunting and fishing, and provides specific details on identifying features of a pre-war model manufactured in 1941. The video also touches upon its redesignation as the Model 34 in 1957, its move to the J-frame, and the subsequent development of the Model 63 and current Model 317 Kit Gun variants.
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