This video explores the WF-54, a Swiss self-loading rifle developed by Waffenfabrik Bern as a potential successor to the K-31. It was based on the German FG-42 and initially designed for an intermediate cartridge, but later iterations, including the WF-54, adopted the standard 7.5x55mm GP11. The rifle's development program ultimately lost to the SIG Stgw-57. The video features footage and disassembly of a WF-54 from the Royal Armouries collection.
This video provides a detailed look at the WF-51, a Swiss rifle developed by Waffenfabrik Bern as an intermediate-cartridge derivative of the German FG-42. The analysis highlights the design changes, particularly the adoption of a tilting bolt instead of the FG-42's rotating bolt, and its use of a 7.5x38mm intermediate cartridge. The WF-51 was part of Bern's effort to create a new self-loading rifle post-WWII, a program that ultimately lost to the SIG program which produced the Stgw-57. The video showcases the rifle's manufacturing quality and offers a close examination of its mechanics, thanking the Royal Armouries for access to their collection.
This video delves into the Swiss Tankbuchse 41 (TB-41), a 24x139mm semi-automatic anti-tank rifle developed by Adolph Furrer for Waffenfabrik Bern. Originally intended for light tanks, the TB-41 featured a short recoil toggle-locked action, similar to Furrer's other designs. It fired both high-explosive and armor-piercing rounds with impressive velocity and penetration capabilities for its time. The rifle was designed for rapid fire, utilizing 6-round magazines that auto-ejected. Despite its advanced design and production of over 3,500 units, the TB-41 never saw combat and was largely relegated to fortress use. The video explores its specifications, operational mechanics, and historical context.
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