Videos tagged with Vintage Ordnance

This video showcases the unboxing of a 1950s ejector component for the 20mm M24A1 aircraft autocannon. The part, manufactured by Buffalo Arms, Inc. in December 1952, is presented in its original protective packaging. The detailed inspection highlights the historical significance and preservation methods for vintage military ordnance.

This review of the FP-45 Liberator reproduction highlights its historical purpose as a last-ditch weapon for occupied civilians. Despite its historical significance, the test reveals extreme inaccuracy and poor bullet stability ('keyholing') due to its rudimentary design. However, a point-blank terminal ballistics test confirms its potential for significant damage at close range.

The FP-45 Liberator was a unique, single-shot .45 ACP pistol mass-produced by General Motors in 1942 for WWII resistance fighters. Designed for extreme simplicity and low cost, it was made from stamped sheet metal and packaged with 10 rounds and pictorial instructions. Modern reproductions by Vintage Ordnance feature improved materials and rifled barrels for safety and accuracy.