Videos tagged with War of Independence

This "American Rifleman Television" feature segment delves into the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Bunker Hill, examining its significance 250 years later. The video recounts the escalating tensions following the events at Lexington and Concord, the British entrapment in Boston, and the strategic importance of the hills surrounding the city. It highlights the first pitched battle between British regulars and American militia, framing it as the U.S. Army's initial engagement. The description also provides links to further ARTV content and NRA resources.

The Hammerli FK-31 is a rare, diopter-sighted competition variant of the Schmidt-Rubin K-31 rifle, originally procured by early Israeli forces around 1948. These rifles were part of a clandestine order of 200 units, officially destined for Nicaragua but diverted to Israel. The FK-31 features integrated diopter sights, a departure from standard military K-31s, and retains the K-31's reliable straight-pull bolt action and 6-round detachable magazine chambered in 7.5x55mm Swiss.

This video details the rare ZK-31, a Swiss K31 rifle modified for Israeli forces during their War of Independence. It highlights the rifle's clandestine acquisition, unique scope mounting system with quick-detach capabilities, and specific markings designed for deniability. The discussion also covers the Kahles scope's adjustable BDC rings and the practical advantage of the left-offset mount for reloading.

This review details a rare commercial export Suomi M31 SMG, notable for its integrated vertical foregrip and bipod. The Tikkakoski manufacturer offered these modular configurations in the 1930s for international sales. This specific example, bearing Israeli property marks, saw service in the War of Independence before being sold as surplus.