Videos tagged with StG 45

This video details the extraordinary 'Mauser Train' operation during the final days of WWII, where Mauser's research and development assets, including prototypes like the StG 45 and Volkspistole, were evacuated to the Alps. Expert Ian McCollum, drawing on primary sources like Ott-Helmuth von Lossnitzer's autobiography, narrates the complex logistics, air attacks, and eventual discovery of the train by Allied forces, highlighting the fate of its valuable experimental cargo.

This guide details techniques for using the StG 45 in an IPSC 3-Gun match, drawing from Ian McCollum's experience on Forgotten Weapons. It covers transitioning from pistol to rifle, engaging targets, troubleshooting magazine feeding issues by reducing capacity, and leveraging the rifle's excellent ergonomics and low recoil for rapid, accurate follow-up shots. The insights emphasize the StG 45's potential despite its historical magazine quirks.