This video provides an in-depth look at the Schmeisser MK-36,II, a rare prototype submachine gun from the mid-1930s, housed at the British Royal Armouries. The presenter details its simple blowback design, wooden stock, and chambering in 9x19mm (and a variant in 9x25mm for Hungarian trials). It highlights the unusual magazine safety and its significant influence on the later MP38 and MP40 designs, particularly its magazine, bolt, and fire control system. The video also mentions the NFC collection at the Royal Armouries as a valuable resource for researchers.
This video delves into the Mauser C96 pistol, specifically focusing on the less common 9x25mm Mauser Export variant. It highlights how Mauser modified the C96 to accommodate this more powerful cartridge, which was essentially a blown-out 7.63x25mm case. The video notes the clever design that allowed for unchanged rear sight graduations due to similar ballistic performance and the minor modification to the follower for reliable feeding. With only around 150 produced, these pistols are rare, and the cartridge itself found a better niche in submachine guns used by Swiss and Austrian forces. Serial number ranges for the 9x25mm C96 are also provided.
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