Videos tagged with VKT

This guide details the installation and use of drum and box magazines for the Finnish LS-26/31 and related drum-fed variants. It covers the process for attaching the 75-round drum magazine and the use of a specialized adapter to enable standard box magazines on these modified receivers. A critical safety warning emphasizes unloading the firearm before any manipulation.

This video announces the book 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025' by Ian McCollum of Headstamp Publishing. The book is a comprehensive collector's reference covering Finnish-manufactured or modified firearms, including detailed histories, variants, and markings. Various editions and pledge levels are available through a Kickstarter campaign, with stretch goals for additional content and physical items.

This guide details the firing and handling techniques for the Lahti L-39 20mm anti-tank rifle, as demonstrated by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics. It covers loading, aiming, firing, and observing the weapon's significant recoil and muzzle blast. Scott, a recognized expert in large-bore firearms, emphasizes the importance of proper technique when handling such a powerful weapon.

This guide details the magazine loading and firing technique for the Lahti L-39 anti-tank rifle, as demonstrated by an expert. It covers preparing the 10-round magazine using a specialized tool and safely firing the weapon while managing its significant recoil. The video highlights the destructive power of the 20mm round through target impact footage.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Finnish L41 Sampo, an experimental belt-fed machine gun. It covers barrel removal, buttstock detachment, and the disassembly of the bolt, carrier, and locking block. The video emphasizes the gun's unique hybrid bolt system and its historical context.

This video provides a clear, demonstrative guide to loading and firing the Finnish M/39 Mosin-Nagant rifle. Misha, an expert in historical firearms, showcases the proper use of 5-round stripper clips for the 7.62x54mmR ammunition and demonstrates how to adjust the tangent sights. The footage includes live fire at a steel target, highlighting the rifle's functionality and historical markings like the 'SA' stamp.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Lahti L33/39 antiaircraft machine gun, as demonstrated by Forgotten Weapons. The process involves removing a rear pin to detach the grip and spring assembly, followed by the bolt carrier and the barrel. The video highlights the recoil-operated action and specialized features of this Finnish design.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Lahti-Saloranta LS-26, Finland's first domestic light machine gun. It covers identifying key components like the receiver markings, safety, selector, and the unique 20-round magazine. The process emphasizes careful disassembly into major groups, highlighting the firearm's high-quality machining and tight tolerances. A crucial safety warning is provided to ensure the weapon is unloaded before starting.

This guide details the maintenance and storage of a unique L-35 Lahti target pistol, emphasizing the care required for its custom features like the extended barrel, specialized sights, and integrated bipod stock. It covers inspection, cleaning, and proper storage, drawing on expert insights from Ian McCollum's detailed examination of this rare firearm.

This guide details the installation and operational use of the M43 Salakari mount for the Finnish Maxim gun. Developed by Lt. Lauri Salakari, this lightweight mount significantly enhances mobility for assault troops. It features removable skis for snow or dirt use and offers 360-degree rotation, weighing only 4.1 kg compared to standard tripods. The mount attaches via standard Maxim points and was produced in limited numbers, highlighting its historical significance and tactical advantage.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the L-34 Sampo, a rare Finnish light machine gun designed by Aimo Lahti. The process involves removing the buttstock, recoil spring, and the gas piston/bolt carrier group. The video highlights the relative simplicity of the L-34's design compared to its predecessor, the LS-26, with a significantly lower parts count.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare Finnish m/44 Prototype Pistol, a 9x19mm direct blowback design. Expert analysis highlights its unique welded sheet metal frame and cost-effective manufacturing approach, developed during WWII to address pistol shortages. The process involves standard field stripping, revealing internal components and construction methods.