Videos tagged with Tank Crew

This "American Rifleman Television" segment of "I Have This Old Gun" delves into the Japanese Type 94 pistol, a sidearm designed by Gen. Kijiro Nambu. Developed in the 1930s as a more compact option for specialized roles like air and tank crews, it stands in contrast to the larger Type 14 Nambu. Despite its intentions, the Type 94 is often regarded as one of the worst firearms ever produced. The video features the Type 94 being tested on the range.

This video details a rare French Contract Colt 1911, one of 5,000 commercial 'Government Model' pistols purchased by France during WWI due to a handgun shortage. These pistols, chambered in .45 ACP (designated 11.25mm by the French), were likely issued to tank crews and retain early 1911 features. Authentication relies on Colt Historian letters, as they lack unique French military markings.

The Reising M55 submachine gun, developed by Harrington & Richardson, was adopted by the US Marine Corps during WWII to supplement Thompson SMGs. While lighter and firing from a closed bolt for accuracy, it suffered from poor corrosion resistance, a dirt-sensitive delayed blowback system, and non-interchangeable parts. The M55 variant featured a folding stock for paratroopers and tank crews, differing from the M50's wooden stock.