Videos tagged with World War II Era

This video provides an expert-level guide to a 1941 Japanese loadout, featuring the Arisaka Type 99 rifle and Nambu Type 14 pistol. The demonstration covers proper loading techniques using a stripper clip for the rifle and a detachable magazine for the pistol. It also showcases proficient shooting at steel targets from a bench rest position, highlighting the experienced handling of vintage firearms.

This video provides a brief overview of the Remington R1 1911 pistol, highlighting its traditional design and affordability. The presenter demonstrates key operational features, including the grip and manual safeties, and explains a specific method for decocking the hammer. The firearm is presented as a classic choice for enthusiasts.

This video details the initial steps of a personal project to build a .35 Whelen hunting rifle on a World War II era Mauser action. The presenter, Caleb from Brownells, outlines the process of modifying a salvaged CZ Brno Mauser, including drilling and tapping for scope mounts, installing a pre-threaded Shilen barrel, and fitting a custom stock. The project aims to create a rifle legal for whitetail hunting in Iowa, which requires straight-wall cartridges over .35 caliber.

This video details an experimental aluminum-receiver Model 1928 Thompson submachine gun, highlighting its lightweight construction and the challenges faced with its polymer furniture. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the historical context of its development by Savage Arms and Springfield Armory, aiming to reduce the weapon's considerable weight. The video also addresses the conservation concerns related to the polymer components, which are prone to degradation.

This video examines a rare Sauer 38h pistol featuring an SA Group marking on the top slide, a highly uncommon feature. The presenter explains that while SA markings are more frequently found on Walther PP pistols due to mass production for SA groups, this Sauer is likely a sample gun. It's an early 1939 production model and comes with a matching SA-marked holster.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Swedish AG42B semi-automatic rifle. It details its direct impingement operating system, fixed 10-round magazine intended for stripper clip use, and the 'B' modifications including a stainless steel barrel, elevation knob, and case deflector. The presenter also discusses its weight, balance, recoil characteristics, and common quirks like the thumb-pinching bolt and challenging magazine removal.

This video documents the experience of firing the main gun of what is claimed to be the world's last actively shooting and driving Sherman tank. The presenter, Jason Hanson, describes the process of firing a 1953-dated tank round, detailing its weight and velocity. The experience is characterized by significant recoil and blast effects, emphasizing safety precautions like keeping the mouth closed to avoid dust.

This video showcases a fully functional 1950s Israeli 120mm M65 towed mortar. The display highlights its historical significance and operational capabilities, emphasizing its role in military history. The content is geared towards military enthusiasts, collectors, and those interested in historical ordnance.

This review of the Solothurn S-18/1000 20mm Anti-Tank Rifle, presented by Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, offers an expert-level look at a World War II-era behemoth. The video details its immense size, comparing it to a Barrett M82A1, and showcases the unique manual crank loading mechanism. Live-fire demonstrations highlight its power and recoil management features, including a reciprocating barrel. The review emphasizes the historical significance and extreme ballistics of this anti-tank weapon, providing valuable insights for enthusiasts of large-caliber firearms.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Enfield Commando revolver, a unique 9mm double-action firearm designed for concealment and close-quarters combat. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its construction, including its sheet metal 'clamshell' receiver, detachable barrel extension, and integrated folding knife and knuckle duster grip. The video highlights its unusual disassembly for cylinder removal and its historical context as a 1942 British wartime concept.

This review covers the Colt M1911A1, a semi-automatic pistol with origins in World War II. The presenter highlights its classic design, blued finish, wooden checkered grips, and a 7-round single-stack magazine. While noting the trigger pull is deep and feels unusual, the presenter emphasizes the firearm's historical significance and aesthetic appeal, concluding it's a well-preserved piece from its era.

The Astra 600 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Parabellum, weighing 2.16 lbs with an overall length of 8.13 inches. It falls between the Astra 400 and 300 in size and was developed later, specifically for German contracts during WWII. The pistol features a stiff slide with prominent serrations, an eight-round magazine, and a grip safety, with mechanical similarities to the Astra 400.