Videos tagged with Swiss Military Rifle

This guide provides an overview of the Stgw 57 rifle's key features, drawing from expert instruction. It details the unique muzzle device, versatile bipods, adjustable sights, and the roller-delayed blowback action. The assessment highlights its robust construction and historical significance as a Swiss military service rifle.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, provides an expert look at two rare Swiss Schmidt Rubin rifles: the M1900 Short Rifle and the M1905 Cavalry Carbine. McCollum details their historical context, design evolution from earlier models, and specific intended uses, highlighting key differences like the bayonet lug.

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly of the Stamm-Saurer Model 1907 rifle's bolt, a process described by Ian McCollum. It highlights the Mauser-style end cap and the helical camming mechanism. Proper disassembly is crucial for cleaning and maintenance, especially for rare historical firearms.

Mark Serbu, a gun designer, reviews the SIG AMT, a civilian version of the Swiss PE57 military rifle. He highlights its beautiful Swiss craftsmanship, its chambering in 7.62x51mm (.308 Winchester), and its delayed roller locked action with a fluted chamber. Serbu expresses his long-held desire to own this 'holy grail' firearm and shares his initial impressions after shooting it.

This guide details the operation and loading procedure for the Swiss K31 rifle, a straight-pull bolt-action firearm. It covers manual charger loading with GP11 ammunition and the unique top-ejecting action. The instruction emphasizes safe handling and proper cycling of the bolt.

This guide details a practical accuracy course for the SIG SG 551, focusing on engaging targets from 150 to 500 yards using iron sights. The instruction emphasizes the importance of compensating for ammunition velocity and utilizing the rifle's inherent accuracy, as demonstrated by Henry Chan. The analysis highlights the effectiveness of the Swiss Diopter sights even at extended ranges.

This video details the history and technical aspects of the Swiss Mannlicher 1893 carbine. It covers its development as a response to issues with the Schmidt-Rubin 1889 rifle, focusing on the Mannlicher action's design, including its front locking lugs and detachable magazine. The video provides a comprehensive guide to disassembling and reassembling the bolt, highlighting potential complexities and common issues encountered by users, such as the bolt potentially coming out of battery or the magazine becoming loose.

This documentary delves into the evolution of Swiss Schmidt rifles, focusing on the Gewehr 1911 and Karabiner 11. It details the design changes from the earlier 1889 and 1896 models, including the relocation of locking lugs, the adoption of the GP11 cartridge, and ergonomic improvements like the semi-pistol grip. The video highlights how these rifles served as Switzerland's defense during WWI and their lasting impact on firearm design.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Swiss Schmidt-Rubin 1889 rifle, detailing its history, design innovations, and operational mechanics. It highlights the rifle's unique straight-pull action, its 12-round magazine capacity, and the development of its specialized 7.5x55mm GP90 ammunition. The presentation includes a detailed breakdown of the rifle's components and a comparison to earlier designs, offering valuable insights for firearms enthusiasts and historians.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Swiss 1897 Schmidt-Rubin Kadettengewehr training rifle, presented by Ian McCollum. It details the rifle's historical context, mechanical operation including its straight-pull bolt action and unique dual-calibrated sights, and its role in training Swiss cadets. The production and service life of this significant piece of Swiss military history are also covered.