Top 5 Guns With Strange WTF Features | TFBTV

Published on November 19, 2015
Duration: 6:13

This TFB TV episode, featuring firearms historian Alex C., delves into five firearms with unusual and 'WTF' features. The IMI Galil's bipod doubles as a wire cutter and bottle opener, while the Mauser G41(M) is a complex hybrid semi-auto/bolt-action. The Arisaka Type 99 boasts an anti-aircraft sight, the Valmet RK 62 uses its flash hider for wire cutting, and the Calico M900 Series is known for its high-capacity helical magazines requiring manual winding.

Quick Summary

TFBTV's Alex C. highlights five firearms with unusual features: the IMI Galil's bipod (wire cutter/bottle opener), Mauser G41(M)'s hybrid action, Arisaka Type 99's anti-aircraft sight, Valmet RK 62's wire-cutting flash hider, and the Calico M900's manually wound helical magazine.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & IMI Galil
  2. 01:28Mauser G41(M) - Hybrid Action
  3. 02:39Arisaka Type 99 - Anti-Aircraft Sight
  4. 03:48Valmet RK 62 - Wire Cutting Flash Hider
  5. 04:43Calico M900 Series - Helical Magazine

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the IMI Galil's bipod unique?

The IMI Galil's bipod features a special retainer that doubles as a bottle opener, designed to prevent soldiers from damaging their rifle's magazine feed lips by using them as improvised tools.

How does the Mauser G41(M) function as both a semi-auto and bolt-action rifle?

The Mauser G41(M) achieves its hybrid functionality by allowing the user to disengage the recoil spring. This enables easier manual cycling of the bolt, effectively turning it into a bolt-action rifle when desired.

What is the purpose of the Arisaka Type 99's anti-aircraft sight?

The Arisaka Type 99's anti-aircraft sight includes fold-out wings marked in knots. This feature was intended for volley fire, allowing soldiers to engage low-flying reconnaissance planes by firing coordinated shots.

How does the Valmet RK 62's flash hider function as a wire cutter?

The Valmet RK 62's tri-prong flash hider is designed to catch wire. The user can then cut the wire by firing a live round through the muzzle device, severing the wire.

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