Videos tagged with Reising M50

This video showcases the classic Reising M50 machine gun, a firearm designed in the late 1930s and likely manufactured around 1940, making it over 80 years old. The description highlights its historical significance and recommends the book "The Many Firearm Designs of Eugene Raising" by David Albert for further information. An Amazon link to the book is provided.

This review delves into the Reising M55, a WWII submachine gun developed as a cheaper alternative to the Thompson. While it saw limited Marine service, reliability issues in harsh conditions led to its phasing out. The M55 features a unique under-forend charging handle, a folding paratrooper stock, and fires .45 ACP with 20-round magazines. The video also touches on model variations like the M50 and M60, and includes range testing.

The Reising M50 SMG, designed by Eugene Reising, was adopted by the USMC as a cheaper, lighter alternative to the Thompson SMG, firing from a closed bolt for improved accuracy. Despite its innovative design, it suffered severe reliability issues in combat, particularly in the Pacific, due to rushed production and sensitivity to environmental conditions. These failures led to its early replacement by other firearms by late 1942.

This video provides a detailed look at the Reising M50 submachine gun, including a visual inspection, loading procedures with .45 ACP rounds, and live-fire demonstrations in both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes. Slow-motion footage highlights spent casing ejection and bolt action, offering insights into the firearm's performance and recoil characteristics. The demonstration emphasizes safe handling and proficient operation of this historical military firearm.

The blowback action is the simplest firearm operating principle, relying on Newton's Third Law where the expanding gases propel the bullet forward and the bolt/slide backward. This system is effective for low-power cartridges like .32 ACP, as seen in the Colt Model 1903. Higher power cartridges require heavier bolts, as demonstrated in submachine guns like the MP18 and Reising M50, to ensure safe operation by delaying breech opening until pressure drops.

This video showcases the Reising M50 submachine gun, demonstrating its loading process with a unique under-barrel charging handle and its operation in both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes. High-speed footage reveals the action cycling in slow motion, highlighting the delayed blowback mechanism. Multiple shooters confirm its ergonomic handling and consistent performance, while POV shots emphasize its accuracy on steel targets using the aperture sight.

This video showcases a collection of historical and modern firearms demonstrated in slow motion. The description lists specific models used, ranging from World War era rifles like the SVT-40, Steyr Hahn, Mosin Nagant PU Sniper, Kar98k, and M1 Garand, to more contemporary firearms such as the M1-A/M-14 and Hungarian 85M (AKM). The slow-motion presentation highlights the mechanical actions of each firearm, offering a visual study for enthusiasts. The title, 'Guns in Slow Motion,' directly indicates the content's focus on the mechanics and aesthetics of firearms.

The Reising M55 submachine gun, developed by Harrington & Richardson, was adopted by the US Marine Corps during WWII to supplement Thompson SMGs. While lighter and firing from a closed bolt for accuracy, it suffered from poor corrosion resistance, a dirt-sensitive delayed blowback system, and non-interchangeable parts. The M55 variant featured a folding stock for paratroopers and tank crews, differing from the M50's wooden stock.