Videos tagged with Winter War

This entry details the rare Finnish Civil Guard m/33 Sniper rifle, a highly accurate variant built on the Mosin-Nagant m/28-30 platform. It features a unique, adjustable Zeiss scope mount and was developed for competitive marksmanship. Due to its rarity and combat service, few examples survive today.

This video delves into the history and specifics of the Finnish m/91 pienoiskivääri, a .22 rimfire Mosin Nagant trainer rifle. Developed in the 1920s by the Finnish Defense Forces for cost-effective marksmanship training, these rifles featured barrels converted using the Salerno process or new barrels from Tikkakoski. The video explains their production numbers, their use during World War II, and their eventual sale as surplus. It highlights their scarcity in the United States due to not being sold in bulk to major importers.

This review details Finland's first standard sniper rifle, the m/27PH, a modified Mosin-Nagant. Despite its historical significance, the rifle is critically examined for its poorly designed, heavy Physika prismatic scope with extremely short eye relief. The review highlights the rifle's limited production, logistical issues, and eventual obsolescence in favor of captured Soviet rifles.

Ian McCollum's "Forged in Snow" delves into Finland's unique firearms history, highlighting their adaptation of the Mosin-Nagant into the M/39 and their indigenous development of AK variants like the Valmet RK 62. The iconic Suomi KP/-31 submachine gun, known for its reliability and 71-round drum, is also a central focus. The book draws on extensive research, including access to rare prototypes and museum collections.

The Finnish LS-26/31 represents a rare drum-fed variant of the Lahti-Saloranta M/26 LMG, developed by VKT for export. While typically using 20-round box magazines, these experimental models featured a 75-round drum and were chambered in various calibers, including 8mm Mauser for a large Chinese order. Despite a significant Chinese contract, only a fraction were delivered, with remaining units seeing limited Finnish Army service during the Winter War, often converted back to box magazine use.

This YouTube video, "Forged in Snow UPDATE: Simo Häyhä Biography Goal MET!", announces the successful achievement of a goal related to a Simo Häyhä biography. The description also promotes a Finnish blue and white custom bookmark ribbon available on Kickstarter as part of the "Forged in Snow" project. While the video title and description don't directly mention specific firearms or calibers, the context of Simo Häyhä, a famous Finnish sniper from World War II, strongly implies a connection to historical military firearms, particularly rifles.

This YouTube video update announces that the page gilding goal for the "Forged in Snow" project has been met. The description prompts viewers to contribute to reaching the Simo Häyhä biography. A Kickstarter link is provided for those interested in supporting the project. The content appears to be related to a historical biography, likely focusing on firearms and the life of Simo Häyhä, a famous Finnish sniper.

This video announces a Kickstarter campaign for a project related to "Forged in Snow," with a specific goal to fund a Simo Häyhä biography. The campaign has successfully met its page gilding goal and is seeking further contributions. The description directly links to the Kickstarter project page for more information.

This is the first part of a two-part biography on the legendary Finnish soldier Lauri Törni, also known as Larry Thorne. The video details his military career, including his service in the Winter War and Continuation War, where he was awarded the Mannerheim Cross. It also mentions his time with the German army and his subsequent emigration to the United States, where he joined the US Army and served in Vietnam. The content also promotes related merchandise and books.

This video details the extraordinary military career of Lauri Torni, a Finnish soldier who served with distinction in the Finnish, German, and US armies, earning commendations from all. It highlights his service in key conflicts like the Winter War and Continuation War, his emigration to the US, and his eventual death as a US Army Special Forces operative in Vietnam. The content also features a rare artifact: Torni's personal, recovered Swedish K submachine gun.

This video focuses on the Finnish M/39 rifle, also known as "Ukko-Pekka." The description details its historical context, including its development as a compromise between the Finnish Army and White Guard to standardize Mosin-Nagant production. It highlights its derivation from the M/28-30, modifications proposed by the Army, and the incorporation of a semi-pistol grip. The video touches upon production numbers, noting that only 10 were completed by the end of the Winter War, with a significant subsequent production of nearly 100,000 rifles used in the Continuation War. It also mentions late-1960s/early-1970s assembly from leftover parts.

Administrative Results details his experience at the Winter Brutality 2025 match in Finland, highlighting the challenges of extreme cold and snow. He discusses his gear, including a borrowed MK18 with an EOTech and suppressor, and a stock Glock 19 Gen 3. The event involved survival training, physical obstacles, and shooting stages, culminating in a 21st place finish in his division.