This video showcases the intricate process of engraving a bronze light artillery piece. The footage features Mike Miller meticulously working on the historical firearm at Martin's Station, located within Wilderness Road State Park in Virginia. The description highlights the specific location and the individual performing the engraving, emphasizing the artistry involved in customizing firearms.
This video delves into Germany's 7.5cm leichtes Infanteriegeschutz 18 (le.IG 18) light howitzer, developed by Rheinmetall after WWI. Designed to provide organic infantry support, this mobile artillery piece fired a 12-pound HE shell up to 4,000 meters with both direct and indirect fire capabilities. It saw extensive service on all fronts during WWII. The description highlights its unique barrel tipping mechanism for loading and ejection, noting its satisfactory performance despite not offering a distinct advantage. The le.IG 18 remained in service throughout the war.
This video provides a detailed look at the Krupp 50mm Mountain Gun, specifically the Thai Model 1902 variant. The presenter highlights its German Krupp origin and its design as a relatively simple and inexpensive artillery piece for its time, noting the absence of a recoil mechanism and adjustable traverse. The description also points to the Forgotten Weapons website for more information.
This video showcases a civilian-legal, full-auto artillery piece, identified as a 40mm machine gun. The description highlights its pre-1968 amnesty registration and breach ring, dating its manufacture to 1938 with a 1960s joystick factory upgrade. The video also mentions a full set of factory tooling and reloading tools/components, suggesting a comprehensive look at this rare and powerful firearm.
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