Videos tagged with Pre-WWII

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the ZK 381 prototype rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the separation of major components, including the receiver groups, recoil spring, bolt carrier, and gas system. The process highlights unique design elements like captive pins and the recoil spring housed in the buttstock. Proper safety protocols are emphasized throughout.

This guide details the process of attaching the distinctive holster-stocks to the Mauser C96 and the APS Stechkin. The video, presented by Guns Collector, demonstrates how these accessories transform the pistols into carbine-like configurations. Expert handling and clear visual cues are provided for a secure attachment, emphasizing safe firearm practices throughout the demonstration.

This review covers the Deutsche Werke .22 youth rifle, manufactured in Erfurt, Germany, between 1919 and 1939. The presenter highlights its simplicity and fun factor but notes significant flaws, including a propensity for bump-firing and issues with light strikes due to firing pin wear. Accuracy is also reported as poor, with the rifle tending to shoot high and right. The rifle is considered more of a historical curiosity than a precision firearm.

This "From the Vault" video from Brownells features Steve and Keith at Rock Island Auction Company showcasing a cased pair of pre-WWII Colt .22 rimfire target handguns. The collection includes a true revolver with adjustable sights and a "Camp Perry Model" single-shot pistol that shares a similar frame and design. Both firearms are described as being in near-flawless condition, highlighting their historical significance and exceptional craftsmanship, with the Camp Perry Model noted as an influence on later designs like the Ruger Hawkeye.