Videos tagged with 1940s Firearms

This video delves into the history and rarity of the Hamada Type 1 and Type 2 pistols, manufactured in Japan between 1941 and 1944. It highlights the extremely limited survival rate of these firearms, with only about 30 Type 1 and 17 Type 2 pistols believed to exist post-war. The description encourages viewers to explore the "very interesting history" presented in the video and provides links to the creator's Patreon, podcast "Flak & Fubar", and Instagram for additional content and engagement.

This YouTube Short features a 1940 Mauser Kar98 rifle being used to shoot at a ball. The title and description emphasize the rifle model, year, and the action of shooting. The hashtags suggest trending content, gaming, and viral potential, with a specific mention of PUBG Mobile, implying a connection to the gaming community's interest in realistic weaponry.

This video showcases the classic Reising M50 machine gun, a firearm designed in the late 1930s and likely manufactured around 1940, making it over 80 years old. The description highlights its historical significance and recommends the book "The Many Firearm Designs of Eugene Raising" by David Albert for further information. An Amazon link to the book is provided.

This video presents a challenge to see if a modern shooter can perform well on an FBI pistol course from the 1940s, using mostly period-correct equipment. It's the first part of a three-part series that will explore the shooter's skills against various FBI standards through different decades, with subsequent parts linking to challenges from other eras. The series aims to compare contemporary marksmanship with historical law enforcement requirements.

This video explores the Walther KKW, a .22 caliber rifle developed in Nazi Germany for military training and civilian marksmanship. The KKW was designed to mimic the handling characteristics of the Mauser K98k, serving as the German national standard target rifle. The description details its development history, including its predecessor, the DSM, and its evolution to better match the military Mauser pattern. It also highlights the SA's role in reorganizing shooting sports for military readiness during the Nazi era.

This YouTube video showcases "Very Good M24/47 Rifles," announcing their availability for purchase on Tuesday, October 24th, at 12:00 PM EST. The video likely features an in-depth look at the condition and features of these specific rifle models, catering to collectors and enthusiasts interested in acquiring them.

This video is a recording of a workshop presented at the 2014 AFTE conference focusing on proof marks and other identifying marks found on firearms manufactured between 1880 and 1945. The presenter offers to provide classes on this and related historical firearms topics to law enforcement and collector groups. Contact information for booking classes is provided.