This episode of Forgotten Weapons tackles a hypothetical scenario: what firearm would be more effective for a resistance movement in occupied Elbonia – the Liberator pistol or the Cobray Terminator shotgun? Ian argues that despite the Terminator's limitations with birdshot, its simpler construction makes it more viable for a resistance with limited manufacturing capabilities. He contrasts this with the Liberator's higher effectiveness but also its greater complexity to produce. The discussion highlights the practical considerations of arming irregular forces.
This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of topics, including international travel and customs, personal travel aspirations, and specific firearm-related discussions. Topics delve into ammo construction (half-brass), the rarity of closed-bolt SMGs and hexagonal barrels, economical machine guns, the FN49 in different calibers, sniper rifles for fictional Elbonia, and historical firearms like the 8mm Lebel Maxim and Ethiopian oddities. The discussion also touches on comparisons between the WWSD and M16, ideal French rifles for smokeless powder, a 2-Gun match choice (Carcano, Enfield, Arisaka), the CETME AMELI's limited success, a sought-after but elusive firearm, cartridge design theories, seemingly contradictory designs (M3 vs. PPSh-41), the manufacturing process of stamped parts, ideal firearm pairings for matches, a hypothetical Pedersen vs. Johnson scenario without the Garand, 'non-real' actions like Blish, printed magazines for rare guns, the future of 9mm and 5.56mm, the biggest military lesson from WWI, and whether Simonov saw an RSC rifle. The episode concludes with a fun question about unlimited ammo from Santa.
This video analyzes the Elbonian M52/57/61 Paratrooper Carbine, a fascinating and mysterious firearm. The presenter discusses its origins, noting it was likely based on surplus Czech vz.52 rifles modified to accept AK magazines and drums, and chambered in 7.62x39mm. The rifle also features a distinctive ventilated barrel shroud. The video explores the lack of definitive military documentation and suggests these were likely custom projects in the US due to the scarcity of original vz.52 ammunition. The presenter highlights the absence of import marks as a clue to its non-standard modification.
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