5 Military Surplus Rifles everyone should own...

This video, from 'Guns You Can't Live Without,' identifies ten military surplus rifles that remain affordable in 2026, despite rising prices for other collectible firearms. The expert instructor highlights specific models like the Steyr M95/30, Chinese Type 53, Turkish Model 1938 Mauser, and others, detailing their historical context, mechanical features, and current market values, emphasizing smart collector opportunities before prices potentially increase.

This video provides a hands-on shootout of three distinct Mauser 98 variants: the JP Sauer Kar98k, CZ BRNO Vz. 98/22, and Danzig Arsenal Gewehr 98. The instructor demonstrates proficient bolt manipulation and accurate firing on steel targets, offering insights into the historical significance and operational characteristics of each rifle.

This video reviews 10 bargain firearms available at the Holt's March 2022 sealed bid auction. The presenter, an experienced firearms enthusiast, highlights a range of shotguns, rifles, and even an air rifle, discussing their condition, features, and potential value. He emphasizes the sealed bid auction format and provides insights into what makes each gun a potential bargain, from classic English box locks to more modern sporting arms and even collectible military-style firearms.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons investigates a unique Mauser 98 pattern rifle with conflicting markings. The rifle, marked 'CZ 29-53' and 'HAITI 1957', presents a puzzle due to discrepancies with known Haitian military arms. McCollum theorizes it could be a Czechoslovakian prototype or a failed sales proposal, inviting viewer input for identification.

This video presents a top five list of the most reliable firearms of all time, featuring discussions on shotguns, rifles, submachine guns, and handguns. The hosts, Kyle and Jason from Classic Firearms, debate and justify their selections based on historical performance, engineering, and battlefield proven reliability. They highlight specific models like the Benelli M4, IMI Galil, MP5, Mauser 98, Colt Python, HK 416, Colt M16A2, M1 Garand, M14, AK-47, and Glock 17, offering insights into their operational systems and enduring legacies.

This video reviews 15 military surplus rifles and handguns, detailing their historical significance, technical specifications, and current market value. The presenter provides insights into their performance, ergonomics, and suitability for various applications, offering a comprehensive overview for collectors and shooters.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.