This video examines the rare Hovea M44, a submachine gun prototype developed by Husqvarna and tested by the Danish and Swedish militaries in 1945. It competed against the Carl Gustaf M45 and was based on the Suomi quad-stack magazine design. Although Sweden selected the Carl Gustaf, Denmark showed interest in the Hovea, leading to the development of the modified Hovea M49, which was adopted by the Danish service. The video features close-up views and disassembly of a prototype from the Royal Armouries collection, highlighting its historical significance and design elements.
This video explores the history and modification of the M1917 Enfield rifle, specifically focusing on its use as a hunting rifle in Greenland. Originally a Danish military rifle chambered in .30-06, many were sold as surplus and subsequently sporterized by the Greenland Trade conglomerate. The modifications involved removing the rear aperture sight, adding a dovetailed open notch sight, installing a new front sight, and grinding off the bayonet lug. The M1917 also has a significant history with the Sirius Patrol in Greenland, a force still in operation today. The example featured was originally manufactured in 1917 and served with the Canadian military before its journey to Denmark and eventual sale.
This video dives into the Danish M1941 Suomi SMG, a licensed variant of the Finnish KP31 submachine gun produced by Madsen and Hovea during the German occupation. While mechanically similar to the original Suomi, the M1941 features distinct modifications like front sight protective wings, a triangular front sling swivel, a rear sling swivel instead of a bar, and an aggressive pistol-grip stock. The description highlights that around 1400 of these firearms were manufactured between 1941 and 1943. Interestingly, several of these design changes were also explored in a 1942 Finnish prototype.
This C&Rsenal WWI Primer documentary explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of Danish Krag carbines. The video, presented by Othais and Mae, covers these firearms within the context of World War I and includes historical context and specific model details. Supporting information and reading material are provided, along with credits for ammunition data and animation work. The content is aimed at firearm enthusiasts with an interest in historical military small arms.
This video explores the Madsen M1888 Forsøgsrekylgevær, an early recoil-operated semi-automatic rifle developed by Madsen and Rasmussen. The design faced challenges due to the use of black powder cartridges but eventually led to the successful 1902 Madsen light machine gun. The M1888 underwent Danish military testing but was ultimately deemed unsuitable for infantry use, with the Krag-Jørgensen being selected instead. The video highlights the rifle's unique, small bayonet, characteristic of recoil-operated firearms, and mentions the addition of stacking swivels during testing. It thanks the Tøjhusmuseet (Royal Danish Armory Museum) for access to these rare examples.
This video delves into the history and evolution of the Bergmann pistols, specifically the Model 1908, 1910, and 1910/21 variants. It details the origins of the 1908 as a modified Spanish order, its commercial success under the Bayard trademark, and the subsequent Danish government orders that led to the 1910 and 1910/21 models. The description highlights design changes made for each iteration, including grip improvements, magazine well cutouts, and updated locking blocks. While acknowledging their quality, the video also notes their bulkiness, weight, and low capacity compared to contemporary handguns.
This video delves into the Danish 1889 Krag-Jorgensen rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first military adoption of the Krag-Jorgensen design. It explores the rifle's chambering in the 8x58R cartridge, noting its use in Remington Rolling Block rifles but emphasizing the Krag's more powerful loading. The description points out a unique feature: a large barrel jacket, similar to the German Gewehr 88, designed to free-float the barrel and potentially enhance accuracy. The video also mentions the contrast with Norwegian and American Krag rifles regarding this feature.
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