Videos tagged with Wooden Stock

This video provides a concise overview of the MP41 submachine gun, highlighting its relationship to the MP40 and its unique features. The presenter, with clear expertise in historical firearms, details the MP41's construction, ergonomics, and historical context. Key differences from the MP40, such as the wooden stock and fire selector, are emphasized, along with a brief mention of its trigger quality and historical usage.

This review of the Polish PPS 43/52, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its operational characteristics and ergonomic improvements over the original Soviet design. The firearm features a fixed wooden buttstock for better shootability and a reliable double-stack, double-feed magazine. While offering improved handling, it exhibits a 'clattery' action and significant recoil, requiring practice to master.

This entry details the Schmeisser MP41 submachine gun, a hybrid design combining MP40 upper and MP28 lower components. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its production history, Romanian export market, and key mechanical differences from the MP40, particularly its selective-fire capability and wooden stock. The guide covers basic disassembly for internal inspection.