This video features a detailed look at the Valmet M71, a commercial export rifle introduced in 1971. Notably, it was the first AK-style rifle available on the US and European commercial markets. The video highlights its availability in .223 and 7.62x39mm calibers, with the .223 being more popular due to the scarcity of 7.62x39mm at the time. The showcased M71 has been legally converted to full-auto under NFA regulations. The description delves into design choices, such as reverting to Soviet-style sights for an 'AK-like' appearance and maintaining a larger gas port size for cold-weather reliability, explaining why it recoils more than expected for its caliber.
This video delves into the Lee-Speed Military Model Commercial Enfield rifle, a civilian variant of the British military's Lee-Metford and Lee-Enfield rifles. Produced from the late 19th century into the 1930s, these rifles offered commercial configurations like Sporting, Trade, and Military/Target. The 'Lee-Speed' name originates from patents by James Paris Lee (magazine) and Joseph Speed (bolt/magazine improvements). The featured example is a Lee-Enfield MkII Military/Target model, highlighting features like the cocking piece safety, Martini-style rear sight, and chained magazine. The video emphasizes that unsporterized Lee-Speed military patterns serve as valuable historical artifacts of British rifle design, often retaining earlier configurations unlike their military counterparts which were regularly updated.
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