Videos tagged with Surplus Market

This video details the fascinating acquisition of the W.W. Greener company and its assets by Val Forgett of Navy Arms. It highlights the strategic business dealings, the discovery of hidden assets like the Greener Police Gun, and the acquisition of unique historical firearms such as a WWI sniper variant of the .280 Ross rifle. The narrative emphasizes the historical context of surplus firearms and the shrewd business acumen involved in acquiring a storied gunmaker's legacy.

This review of the 1950 SKS, presented by Guns Collector, focuses on the rifle's manual loading procedure and live-fire characteristics. The video highlights the ASMR aspect with quiet, mechanical audio, showcasing proficient manual loading and proper use of hearing protection. It demonstrates the rifle's cycling and recoil in an outdoor range setting.

This entry details the Colt CHP AR15 Dissipator, an A2-style rifle with a unique configuration designed for law enforcement during the Federal Assault Weapons Ban. Hickok45 highlights its 16-inch barrel with a carbine-length gas system hidden under a full-length handguard, providing a longer sight radius. The rifle's history with the California Highway Patrol and its subsequent appearance on the surplus market are discussed, offering insights into a specific era of AR-15 production.

This entry details the identification of rare Persian Model 1314 and Artillery Luger pistols, as presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum. Key identifiers include Farsi inscriptions, the Iranian Royal Seal, and Farsi numerals for serial numbers. The guide also covers the unique accessories associated with these models, such as wooden shoulder stocks and locally manufactured leather holsters, noting their significance in the collector's market.

This video discusses the impact of online personalities on the surplus firearm market. Speakers Eric (Iraqveteran8888) and Othais (C&Rsenal) argue that while increased exposure can drive up prices, it also encourages better preservation of historical firearms. They advocate for sharing knowledge to grow the collector community rather than gatekeeping information to keep prices artificially low. The discussion highlights the disconnect between historical manufacturing costs and current market values, using the Swiss K31 as an example.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Czech CZ-52 pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers removing the slide, recoil spring, and barrel, with a focus on understanding the unique roller-locking mechanism. The video emphasizes safety and provides historical context for this Czechoslovakian Cold War-era firearm.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Walther P38, a historically significant WWII-era pistol. It covers essential safety checks, disassembly steps, and reassembly. The video also highlights the P38's influence on modern handguns like the Beretta M9, noting its DA/SA trigger, hammer-drop safety, and falling block locking mechanism. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, also touches on the P38's reliability and market availability.

This review from Iraqveteran8888 provides an expert assessment of the Century Arms reproduction M91/30 PU Sniper Rifle in 7.62x54r. The video details the rifle's history as a WWII Soviet sniper weapon and evaluates its practical accuracy, noting that reproduction models typically achieve around 4.5-inch groups at 100 yards. The host also discusses market values for both reproduction and original sniper variants.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Ballester Molina .45 ACP pistol, a firearm with significant historical ties to the Colt 1911. The expert instruction covers disassembly, inspection, and reassembly, emphasizing safety throughout. It highlights the pistol's heritage and its place in military history, particularly its adoption by the Argentine Army and its contract with the British Army during WWII.