This video details the Austrian Army's SSG-98k sniper rifle, a repurposed German Kar 98k Mauser. Following WWII, Austria rearmed with these modified rifles, featuring a new 7.62x51mm barrel, a shortened stock, a recoil pad, and a Kahles scope. The SSG-98k served as Austria's sniper rifle for a decade before being replaced by the Steyr SSG-69. The rifles utilized various base receivers, including pre-war and French-occupied German Mausers.
This YouTube video, presented as a summer lecture by the Royal Armouries, delves into the themes of honor and battlefield violence within the Austrian army during the period of 1789-1815. It aims to bring history to life by showcasing the expertise of the Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armor. The description encourages engagement through comments and provides links for support, membership, and access to the museum's website, blog, and social media channels.
This video explores the history of Luger pistols assembled and used by the French after World War II. Following their occupation of the Mauser factory in Oberndorf, French troops began producing various firearms, including Lugers, for their own military needs. The video highlights the acceptance of Lugers as front-line handguns by the French Army, their use in early conflicts like Indochina, and their eventual transfer to second-line service and the Gendarmerie, where they remained in use until the 1970s. A batch was also later supplied to the Austrian Army. The content features examination of a 1st type and 3rd type French Luger.
This video provides a comprehensive review of the Steyr AUG M3 A1, delving into its history, design, and performance. The reviewer explores the AUG's iconic bullpup configuration, its evolution, and its adoption by various armed forces. The description highlights the unique progressive trigger system for full-automatic fire and compares it to earlier imported models and the "USR" variant. It also touches on the rifle's cultural impact and its availability in the modern US market. The video encourages viewer engagement and promotes TFBTV's Patreon giveaways.
This video from Brownells' maintenance series provides a step-by-step guide on how to disassemble the Steyr Aug rifle. The Steyr Aug is highlighted as the standard small arms rifle of the Austrian Army. This instructional content is geared towards owners and enthusiasts looking to understand and perform maintenance on this specific firearm.
This video showcases an original 1780 Girandoni air rifle, a remarkably advanced design for its time that offered a significant firepower advantage over contemporary flintlock muskets. The description highlights its 22-round magazine capacity, .46 caliber projectiles fired at 400-450 fps, and its historical adoption by the Austrian Army, as well as its inclusion with the Lewis & Clark expedition. The video features Luke Haag explaining the operation, capabilities, and accessories of this rare firearm, originally presented at the 2014 AFTE conference.
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