Videos tagged with East Germany

This video showcases the KK-Mpi-69, a .22 rimfire training variant of the East German stamped AKM. It details the firearm's unique features, including a blowback bolt assembly, proprietary front trunnion, and standard AKM receiver and fire control group. The absence of a gas block and the short-range calibrated sights are highlighted. The video also mentions the use of standard AKM magazine bodies adapted for 15-round .22 rimfire magazines and notes that approximately 50,000 units were produced between 1970 and 1975. The filming was made possible by the Institut de Recherche Criminelle de la Gendarmerie Nationale (IRCGN).

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 explores the East German Wieger 940 series of rifles, focusing on the Wieger 942 variant. Developed in response to a demand for export AK-pattern rifles in 5.56mm, these rifles were produced in limited numbers before the fall of the Berlin Wall. The video details the various models in the 940 series and their intended markets, including exports to India and Peru. It also touches on US-made reproduction Wieger furniture installed on Cugir SAR-3 rifles. The content highlights the historical context and scarcity of these unique firearms, featuring an examination and disassembly of an example from the Royal Armouries collection.

This video features "Yakking in the woods while plinking" with two firearms. The primary focus is on a Hawes Western Marshall revolver, made in East Germany and chambered in .357 Magnum. The presenter also shoots his Dad's Revelation Model 99 rifle in .22 Long Rifle. The video is part of a series and encourages viewers to check out other associated channels and sponsor links.

This video delves into the history and design of the Makarov pistol, the Soviet Union's post-WWII standard sidearm. It highlights the reasons for its adoption, including a move away from the challenging Tokarev pistol and its potent 7.62x25mm cartridge. The video details the development of the unique 9x18mm Makarov cartridge and the pistol's mechanical similarities to the Walther PP. It also touches on its production in various Eastern Bloc countries and its subsequent import into the US.

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 is a book review of the "Vickers Guide, Kalashnikov Volume 1". The book, co-authored by Larry Vickers, Rob Stott, and the video's creator, focuses exclusively on 7.62x39mm AK rifles. It features high-quality photography and covers the development and production of AK variants from various countries, including early prototypes, milled and stamped versions, and later models. The book explores different rifle, short-barreled, and LMG variations, as well as grenade launchers. The description highlights the book's appeal as both a display piece and an informational resource on AK history.

This video explores a Luger pistol with an exceptionally long and varied history, tracing its journey through 20th-century German events. Initially a 1917 DWM production firearm used in WWI, it was later remarked for Weimar Republic police and military, featuring a temporary police safety. It continued in German service through WWII, subsequently being issued to the Volkspolizei in Soviet-occupied East Berlin, receiving new Haenel magazines. After the fall of the Berlin Wall, it was recovered from a Stasi arms depot and reproofed for the modern commercial market, now owned by a European collector who recognized its historical markings.