This video features a brief interview with Mathieu Willemsen, the Curator of the Dutch National Military Museum. The conversation highlights the museum's collection, particularly focusing on experimental firearms. Willemsen's book, "Trial And Experiment," which delves into this specific area of Dutch military firearms history, is also recommended. The video encourages viewers to visit the museum if they are in the Netherlands, emphasizing its value for those interested in military history and firearms.
This video from Forgotten Weapons showcases an Indonesian Air Force variant of the G3 rifle, featuring a rare early collapsing stock manufactured between 1959 and 1961. The rifle's history is traced from its German adoption of the Spanish CETME, through Rheinmetall's initial production, and its subsequent sale to Indonesia. The rifle's combat use by Indonesian paratroopers in Papua New Guinea and its capture by the Papua Volunteer Corps are detailed, leading to its eventual transfer to the Dutch military and current residency in the Dutch National Military Museum. The video highlights the historical significance of this specific G3 variant and its unique features.
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