Videos tagged with WWII German Rifles

This entry details the reproduction Rheinmetall VG-45K, a fascinating piece of WWII German armament history. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert look at its development, design, and surprisingly effective range performance. The rifle, part of the Volksgewehr program, showcases extreme cost-cutting with its stamped receiver and simple bolt action, yet proved accurate and reliable during testing with both 10 and 30-round Sturmgewehr magazines.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the rare Mauser G41(M) and the more common Walther G41(W) semi-automatic rifles. It highlights the historical context of their development in response to the German army's need for self-loading rifles, contrasting their design philosophies, production numbers, and operational issues. The Mauser G41(M) is presented as an experimental, complex, and sensitive design that saw limited production and deployment, while the Walther G41(W) was more successful and led to the development of the G43.

This guide details the disassembly of the Gewehr 41(W) focusing on its unique 'Bang' gas system. The video, presented with high authority by Alex C., covers the historical context, mechanical breakdown, and practical shooting experience of this WWII German rifle. It highlights the rifle's fixed 10-round magazine loaded via stripper clips and the muzzle-based gas trapping system, noting its significant recoil and heat generation.

This entry details the VG1-5 Volksturm rifle, also known as the Gustloff MP 507. It highlights its gas-delayed blowback action, the significant 6 lbs of reciprocating mass, and its compatibility with StG 44 magazines. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, offering technical and historical insights into this late-WWII German firearm.