German Occupation FN High Power Pistols

This video delves into the history and specifics of the FN High Power pistol during the German occupation in World War II. It focuses on a significant firearm from a pivotal historical period, offering insights into its design and wartime context. The content appears to be aimed at firearm enthusiasts interested in military history and iconic handguns.

This video dives into the CZ 38/39, a 1930s handgun that the creator suggests might be the least ergonomic ever designed. The description details the pistol's history, including its Czech designation as the vz.38 and its German designation as the P-39 or model 39 after Germany occupied Czechoslovakia during WWII. Production was taken over by the Germans but ceased relatively quickly due to their dissatisfaction with the design. The video also includes promotional links for various firearm-related companies.

The Polish Vis 35, also known as the Radom, was a high-quality service pistol developed in the 1930s. It featured design elements borrowed from Browning's High Power and 1911, including a unique decocking lever. Production continued under German occupation as the P.35(p), with early examples maintaining excellent quality before later war simplifications.

The Arsenal Tallinn SMG was Estonia's primary interwar submachine gun, developed from the German MP18. It uniquely fires the 9x20mm Browning semi-rimmed cartridge and features a 50-round magazine designed to prevent rimlock. Approximately 600 were produced and issued to Estonian forces, with most later sold to Spain, making surviving examples rare.

The new FN High Power is a significant redesign of the classic Browning Hi-Power, featuring modern upgrades like a 17+1 capacity, a 4lb trigger pull, and an internal firing pin safety block. While no parts are interchangeable with the original, FN has addressed common complaints such as hammer bite and improved ergonomics with a thicker grip and better texturing. It retails for $1,384, positioning it as a premium modern interpretation of a legendary firearm.

This video showcases a custom FN High Power pistol featuring a monochromatic factory coloring. The focus appears to be on the aesthetic modifications and the unique factory finish of this iconic firearm. It highlights the visual appeal and potential collectibility of such a customized handgun.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.