Videos tagged with Vigneron M2

Mark Serbu details a Vigneron machine gun parts kit, emphasizing its legal status as a non-functional assembly. He delves into the engineering challenges of rebuilding the receiver tube, material sourcing for metric-spec tubing, and the intricacies of the sear and trigger mechanisms. The review also covers the stock, magazine, bolt, and a unique double-rate recoil spring, concluding with a need to fabricate a charging handle.

This guide details the key differences between the Vigneron M1 and M2 submachine guns, focusing on the modifications that distinguish the M2 variant. Expert Ian McCollum highlights changes such as the addition of a front sight protector, a revised rear sight for improved acquisition, and a reinforced dust cover locking tab. Many M1s were retrofitted to the M2 standard, often indicated by receiver markings.

This review of the Vigneron M2 submachine gun by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights its rarity in the US and compares it to the British Sten gun. McCollum provides insights into its ergonomics, grip safety, firing characteristics, and magazine compatibility. He concludes the Vigneron M2 offers superior sights and control over the Sten, despite some awkwardness in its design.

The Vigneron M2 is a Belgian post-war submachine gun, adopted in 1954 and used extensively by the Belgian military and in Africa. It features a simple blowback action, a collapsible wire stock inspired by the M3 Grease Gun, and a unique cleaning rod integrated into the stock. While its 32-round magazine resembles the MP40's, it is not interchangeable.

This expert guide, presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries, details how to differentiate between the Vigneron M1 and M2 submachine guns. Key identification points include variations in the front sight protector, rear sight aperture, and receiver markings. The guide also touches upon the Vigneron's design influences, such as the MP40 magazine and M3 Grease Gun dust cover, and its historical context.