Videos tagged with Surplus Rifle

This video provides a detailed review of eight battle-tested surplus rifles available on the used gun market, highlighting their historical significance, engineering quality, and current value. The presenter emphasizes that these firearms were built to military standards for durability and reliability, often outperforming modern budget rifles. He offers specific advice on ammunition choices, potential maintenance issues, and market pricing for each model, positioning them as excellent value purchases before their prices inevitably rise.

This video details the history and markings of a Japanese Type 38 Arisaka carbine, tracing its journey from Japanese production through British and Russian military use, and finally to Finland. It highlights how to identify provenance through specific markings and modifications, emphasizing the rarity of finding examples with complete British and Russian usage history.

This video from CF Clips explores surplus rifles, specifically highlighting the Zastava M70 AK variant seen at Shot Show 2026. The focus is on the historical provenance and unique stories each rifle tells through its wear and modifications, often reflecting its use during the 1990s Balkan conflict. The Zastava representative emphasizes the individuality of each surplus piece.

This guide details how to identify and inspect a Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine, drawing on expert insights from Cranky Gun Reviews. It covers crucial steps like examining arsenal markings, year stamps, bayonet provision absence, importer marks, stock condition, serial number matching, and bore inspection. The information is presented with high authority, emphasizing historical context and collector value.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Swiss K31 rifle, highlighting its straight-pull bolt action and the effectiveness of the 7.5x55mm Swiss cartridge. Hickok45, a recognized firearms authority, demonstrates the rifle's accuracy and historical significance, comparing it to other military bolt-action rifles. The review emphasizes the K31's precision and robust construction, making it a notable piece in the military surplus market.

This guide details how to identify and inspect a Mosin Nagant M44 carbine, focusing on key features like its folding bayonet, arsenal markings (Izhevsk, Tula), importer stamps, rear sight, and stock. It covers checking for serial number matching, understanding refurbishment marks like counter-boring and force matching, and identifying technical stamps. The information is presented with the authority of an experienced collector and historical firearms enthusiast.

This guide details the identification and inspection of the Mosin Nagant 1891/59 carbine, drawing on expert insights from Cranky Gun Reviews. It covers key features like receiver markings, modified rear sights, stock characteristics, and the importance of checking serial numbers and arsenal stamps. The guide also explains how to identify a counterbored muzzle, a common feature on worn surplus rifles.

This video discusses the top five most purchased firearms in 2025 following a presidential election where a pro-Second Amendment candidate won. The analysis highlights a shift from pre-election panic buying to a more seasonal demand, with specific models like the Ruger 10/22, AR-style rifles, Sig P365, and Glock 19 dominating sales. Older surplus firearms are also noted for their high demand despite scarcity.

This guide details the simple bolt removal process for a Mosin Nagant rifle, a key step in its maintenance, especially when dealing with corrosive surplus ammunition. The video highlights the rifle's historical significance and common aftermarket modifications, offering practical advice from an experienced firearm instructor.

This video provides an expert overview of the Century Arms CA-3, a .308 rifle built with surplus G3 parts kits and US-made components. It highlights the rifle's roller-delayed blowback action and demonstrates the iconic 'HK slap' charging technique. The rifle is presented as a unique option for collectors and enthusiasts seeking a historical firearm with modern usability.

This entry details the Finnish M28 Mosin-Nagant, often called the 'Ski Trooper' rifle, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the rifle's development as an improvement over the Russian M91 for the Finnish Civil Guard, its unique features like the double sling slots and early windage-adjustable sights, and its complex international history involving purchases from surplus markets, rebuilding by SAKO with SIG barrels, and eventual import into the US. The M28 is highlighted as a rare variant with only about 33,000 produced.

This analysis of the Charlie Kirk shooting highlights a critical security oversight: the failure to secure elevated vantage points. The speaker, with experience in event security and rifles, details how a shooter exploited an unsecured rooftop to carry out an attack. The video emphasizes that outdoor venues require comprehensive security planning that extends beyond the immediate stage area to include all potential lines of sight.