This YouTube video from Forgotten Weapons explores the KK-MPI-69, an East German .22 LR training rifle based on the Kalashnikov design. The video delves into its historical context within the DDR (East Germany), highlighting its role as a trainer for aspiring soldiers to learn the manual of arms associated with the AK platform without using live, full-caliber ammunition. The description emphasizes the rimfire nature of the rifle and its connection to AK and Kalashnikov heritage.
This video delves into the fascinating history of the Pistole 1001-0, a pistol developed in East Germany (DDR) as a clone of the Walther PP. Following World War II, the Walther factory in Zella Mehlis fell into the Soviet occupation zone. The Ernst Thalmann Werke factory then utilized remaining tooling and drawings to recreate the Walther PP design for military, police, and security services. The Pistole 1001-0 was produced between 1953 and 1957, with an estimated 20,000 units made, before being replaced by the Makarov pistol. The video highlights the pistol's origins and its significance in East German post-war armament.
This video features a practical accuracy test of an East German Makarov PM pistol at close range. The description highlights the pistol's Soviet origins, its 9x18mm Makarov cartridge, and its straight blow-back action, drawing a comparison to the Walther PPK. It also details the pistol's manufacturing by the Ernst Thälmann "Automobile and Hunting Weapons factory" in East Germany and mentions discounts for Slate Black Industries MLOK accessories. The content focuses on the firearm's performance and provides supporting links for newsletters, merchandise, and Patreon support.
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