Videos tagged with Small Arms Review

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson unboxing and discussing a rare Aluminium Model 1928 Thompson 'Tommy Gun'. The discussion delves into the historical context, material considerations (specifically duralumin and its comparison to traditional receivers), and ownership history of this unique firearm. The video also includes a special announcement for viewers at the end, with a link to participate.

This video features an interview with Miles Vining, co-creator of Silah Report, an organization dedicated to researching firearms in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Vining highlights Silah Report's expertise in regional languages, customs, and technical firearm knowledge. The description also mentions Vining's published works in prominent firearms publications and directs viewers to Silah Report's website and social media, as well as collaborations with Khyber Armoury and Forgotten Weapons.

This video is a book review of Robert Segel's "Handbook of Machine Gun Support Equipment and Accessories 1895-1945." The reviewer highlights the book's value as a reference for machine gun collectors, focusing on ancillary gear like toolkits, pouches, tripod adapters, belt loaders, optics, and sights. The book categorizes equipment by machine gun model, illustrating packed and unpacked kits to aid in identification and to help collectors identify missing components. It covers 77 different machine gun models up to 1945, with detailed chapters on popular models like the MG34 and MG42, and less detail on more obscure ones. The reviewer shares a personal anecdote of using the book to identify a Hotchkiss multi-wrench. While noting the book's high price ($125), it's deemed a worthwhile investment for serious collectors and historians.

This video is a book review of Frank Iannamico's "AK47: The Grim Reaper" (Second Edition). The reviewer highlights the book's comprehensive coverage of the AK platform, including its Soviet development, production by various countries, and US market presence. While praising its depth and value as a single reference, the reviewer notes the black and white images and suggests supplementing it with other AK reference books for niche variants and technical detail. The book is recommended for serious AK enthusiasts seeking a well-rounded single-volume resource.