Videos tagged with Rare Variants

This video provides an in-depth look at a rare Chinese Stamped Receiver SKS variant, focusing on its unique manufacturing process and historical context. Ian McCollum, with his high level of expertise, details the differences between stamped and milled receivers, the identifying features of these rare rifles, and their production history. The analysis highlights the experimental nature of the stamped receiver and its eventual discontinuation.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare Vollmer VMP-1930 submachine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the basic steps to disassemble the firearm into its major components for cleaning and maintenance. The video highlights the unique design elements of this inter-war German SMG, including its open-bolt action and fluted barrel.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare North Vietnamese K-50M submachine gun, a modification of the Chinese Type 50 (itself a variant of the Soviet PPSh-41). The video, presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum, demonstrates how to access the K-50M's internals, highlighting its unique rubber recoil buffer and open-bolt operation. It emphasizes the weapon's historical context and modifications made in North Vietnamese workshops.

This video features Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons unboxing a rare Cuirassier's Berthier Carbine. The rifle was misidentified and undervalued due to removed arsenal markings. McCollum highlights its unique features designed for heavy cavalry, such as the flat stock and leather buttplate, explaining its historical context and rarity.

This expert-level entry details the Shansei .45 ACP Broomhandle, a rare Chinese variant of the Mauser C96. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights its unique .45 ACP chambering, likely influenced by Thompson submachine gun popularity and arms embargoes in China. It covers the firearm's mechanical operation, including its short recoil system and stripper clip feed, and contrasts its significantly wider frame with the standard German Mauser C96. The assessment notes a front-heavy balance due to the caliber conversion.