Videos tagged with Surplus Firearms

This video explores seven firearms that are often overlooked or considered cheap but are quietly increasing in value among collectors. It highlights how condition, origin, specific markings, and historical context contribute to their rising appeal, moving them from common surplus items to desirable collectibles. The focus is on the evolving perception of these firearms and the factors that make them valuable beyond their initial appearance or price.

Gun shows are experiencing a decline in appeal due to the rise of the internet, which offers greater convenience and access to information. Online retailers can often provide better deals due to higher volume and lower overhead compared to physical gun show vendors. The shift in the surplus market to a collector's market has also diminished a traditional draw of gun shows. Despite these challenges, gun shows remain important for connecting enthusiasts and preserving firearm culture.

This video delves into the history of firearm collecting, contrasting the bespoke, high-end pieces of the past with the more accessible surplus market. It highlights Francis Bannerman's role in making firearms available to the working class by acquiring and selling surplus arms from conflicts like the Spanish-American War and Civil War. The content emphasizes how collecting has evolved from an elite hobby to a broader pursuit.

This guide details how to clean surplus firearms heavily coated in cosmoline, a common preservative. It covers methods using heat (oven or boiling) and subsequent degreasing, drawing on the speaker's experience with historical surplus firearms. The information is presented with the authority of someone deeply familiar with the C&R market and firearm maintenance.

This video reviews five new firearms and one bonus item showcased at Shot Show 2026, focusing on innovative designs and unique features. The presenter highlights the IWI MAF shotgun, Bond Arms suppressed derringers, Ivor Johnson revolving shotguns, the Zerat Arms Waltz 9, and the Hunt Group L12 lever-action shotgun, along with Navy Arms' refinished surplus firearms. The selections emphasize advancements in shotgun technology and novel handgun designs.

This video provides an unboxing and initial inspection of a crate of Swiss surplus firearms, including K31 and K1911 rifles, Sig P210 pistols, and 1882-29 revolvers. The presenters highlight the excellent condition of many of these firearms, noting details like bluing, wood finish, and included accessories such as slings and bayonets. They also discuss operational aspects and historical context for each firearm type.

This video provides a detailed review of the Star Model 30M pistol, a Spanish-made 9mm handgun. The hosts discuss its lineage from the Star Model 28, its double-action/single-action mechanism, and its construction. They also cover technical specifications like barrel length, weight, and trigger pull, while highlighting variations common in surplus firearms and its historical use by Spanish military and police.

This video provides an unboxing and overview of surplus Star Model 30M pistols. The presenter, Matt from Classic Firearms, highlights the pistol's design influences, technical features like its linkless barrel locking system and ambidextrous safety, and discusses its history as a Spanish military and police sidearm. Various examples are shown to illustrate differences in condition and minor cosmetic variations, emphasizing the value and historical significance of these firearms.

This review of the Zastava M83 .357 Magnum revolver highlights its European origin, solid all-steel construction, and value as a surplus or police trade-in firearm. The video details its dual-action trigger, accuracy, comfortable grips, and availability in 4-inch and 2-inch barrel lengths, making it a versatile option for collectors and shooters alike. The presenter emphasizes its reliability and the surprising accuracy achieved during testing.

This video provides an expert-level overview of Soviet 50mm light mortars, specifically the RM-39 and RM-40, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details their historical development, technical specifications including a unique gas-venting range adjustment system, and mechanical features. The video also covers their comparison to German counterparts and their post-war surplus history, including Finnish capture and US importation.

This video explores the relevance of AK-pattern rifles in the current firearms landscape, particularly for American shooters. The presenter, Eric from Iraqveteran8888, acknowledges the AK's historical significance and reliability but contrasts it with the AR-15 platform's modern advantages in accuracy, modularity, and ease of maintenance. He discusses the evolving market for AKs, including affordable options from PSA, and considers their niche appeal for collectors, preppers, and those seeking specific calibers like 5.45x39mm or 7.62x39mm.

This guide details the operation and firing techniques for the French MAS 1949/56 battle rifle, as demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast and collector. It covers visual inspection, manual operation, loading, and shooting from both standing and prone positions, emphasizing the rifle's direct impingement gas system. Proper firearm handling and safety gear usage are highlighted throughout the demonstration.