Videos tagged with Rifles on the Danube

This video delves into the Mauser M80SA, revealing its surprising Hungarian origin and its direct lineage to the Browning High Power. The description highlights Mauser's struggles in the late 1980s, leading them to partner with FEG of Hungary. FEG, already licensed to produce High Power copies, manufactured the M80 for Mauser from 1990-1995. The video notes the omission of the magazine safety and discusses the limited production run and the gun's poor sales, attributing it to an outdated design and the diminished value of the Mauser branding at the time.

This video delves into the historical acquisition of AMP grenade-launching AK variants by the PLO, referencing László Becz's book "Rifles on the Danube" published by Headstamp Publishing. The content focuses on the provenance and potential background of these specific firearms within the context of the PLO's arsenal.

This video is a last-minute call to action for viewers to pre-order the book "Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian Kalashnikov Firearms 1959-2002" via Kickstarter. The offer includes a discounted price and a special Kickstarter cover, available only until the end of the day. The book promises groundbreaking material on Hungarian AK firearms. The creators also mention a potential stretch goal of including Hungarian-themed cocktails with the Kickstarter Edition. Links to their Utreon, Patreon, and Floatplane channels, as well as their merch store, are provided.

This video features an interview with László Becz, author of "Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian Kalashnikov Firearms 1959-2002". Nic Jenzen-Jones of Headstamp Publishing discusses the extensive research, including interviews with retired engineers, that went into the book. The conversation touches on the history of the FÉG factory and the challenges of documenting Hungarian Kalashnikov firearms. The book is currently available on Kickstarter.