Videos tagged with Waffenfabrik Bern

This guide details the field stripping process for the Swiss LMG-25 light machine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the removal of the barrel and bolt assembly for cleaning or maintenance. The video also highlights the unique toggle-lock action and the importance of the API system.

This guide details the operation of the Swiss LMG-25's unique firing modes, specifically the 'Advanced Primer Ignition' (API) and 'Normal' modes. The LMG-25 features a toggle-locked, recoil-operated action and a three-position selector for safe, semi-auto, and full-auto fire. The API mode reduces recoil by igniting the round while the bolt is still moving forward, whereas normal mode allows the bolt to reach a full stop before firing. Expert analysis from Ian McCollum highlights the mechanical intricacies of this historical light machine gun.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the P08 Luger, tracing its lineage from Hugo Borchardt's design to Georg Luger's refinements. It details various models, including the Artillery Luger, and highlights the significance of the 9mm Parabellum cartridge. The presentation features NRA Publications' Editorial Director, Mark A. Keefe IV, offering deep historical and technical insights.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the Swiss K31 rifle, emphasizing the use of stripper clips and the straight-pull bolt action. It covers range preparation, proper loading technique with 7.5x55mm ammunition, and engaging targets at 200 meters. The instruction highlights the rifle's mechanical accuracy and cycling speed, drawing on the demonstrative and focused expertise of the instructor.

This guide details the operation and firing of the K31 Swiss rifle, a highly accurate military surplus firearm. It covers loading procedures using box magazines or stripper clips, the unique straight-pull bolt action, safety engagement, and live-fire demonstration. The instruction emphasizes the rifle's accuracy and rapid cycling capabilities, drawing on the expertise of a specialist in military surplus firearms.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare Waffenfabrik Bern WF-54 prototype, a scaled-up variant of the FG-42 chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss. It covers the removal of major components like the bolt carrier, gas piston, recoil spring, and trigger group, highlighting the weapon's internal mechanisms and design lineage from the FG-42. The information is presented with a high degree of mechanical detail, reflecting the instructor's expertise.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the WF-51, a rare Swiss intermediate-cartridge rifle. It covers removing the fire control group, recoil spring, and bolt carrier, emphasizing ease of maintenance compared to its German counterpart, the FG-42. The information is presented with expert commentary from Ian McCollum, highlighting the historical significance and mechanical intricacies of this unique firearm.

This guide details the setup and operation of the Swiss MG11 Maxim Gun, considered by some to be the finest Maxim variant. It covers the complex tripod setup, weapon mounting, and features like the one-handed trigger and specialized optics. The video also touches on the gun's history, modernization, and eventual replacement. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, demonstrating high expertise in historical firearms.

This video delves into the post-war legacy of the FG42, exploring how its advanced design influenced subsequent firearms despite not being directly adopted. It highlights its unique features and its mechanical DNA's survival in weapons like the M60 machine gun. The analysis is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.

This video provides an expert-level review of the W+F Bern E22 and C42 prototype rifles, which competed against SIG in Swiss military trials for the Stgw 90. Ian McCollum details their design, modularity, and the reasons for their rejection in favor of the SIG 541. The analysis highlights specific features like the quick-detach barrel and proprietary cartridges, offering deep technical insight into these rare firearms.

This video provides an in-depth expert review of the extremely rare Swiss Tankbuchse 41 (Tb 41) antitank rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The analysis highlights its unique toggle-lock action developed by Adolf Furrer, its powerful 24x138mm caliber, and its historical deployment beyond tanks. The video emphasizes the weapon's rarity and its status as a registered NFA destructive device in the United States.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Swiss Reibel M31 machine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the removal of the back plate, recoil spring, bolt and operating rod assembly, feed block, and sear. The Reibel M31 is a French-designed weapon modified by Switzerland for armored vehicles, featuring a gas-operated tilting bolt action and a 150-round drum magazine.