Videos tagged with Erma

This video focuses on the Erma EMP36, examining its external form factor. It draws a comparison or connection to the well-known MP40, highlighting design elements and historical context. The content likely appeals to viewers interested in World War II firearms, German submachine guns, and the evolution of firearm design.

This video provides a comprehensive book review of Holger Schlemeier's "ERMA: Erfurter Maschinenfabrik, 1924–2003," a three-volume, thousand-page series. The review highlights the book's extensive coverage of the Erma company, from its origins as a Prussian state arms factory through its evolution as a private firm, post-WWII reconstruction, and eventual closure. It details the company's known WWII small arms like the K98k and MP40, but emphasizes the significant focus on Erma's wide range of commercial offerings, particularly low-cost .22 rimfire firearms, for which reference material has been scarce. The book also delves into lesser-known prototypes, making it a valuable resource for small arms history enthusiasts.

This video is a book review of a comprehensive three-volume series on the ERMA Erfurter Maschinenfabrik, covering its history from 1924 to 2003. The review is presented by Forgotten Weapons, a channel known for its in-depth look at historical firearms. The description highlights specific firearms that ERMA produced or were associated with, including the Mauser K98k and the MP40, indicating the historical significance and likely focus on these iconic weapons.

This "Walk-in Wednesdays" video showcases two fully automatic MP40 9mm submachine guns, one manufactured by Erma and the other by Steyr. The video description encourages viewers to watch for more details about these historical firearms and provides links to other related videos, including one about the MP44 and Brad Pitt, and the company's website and Gunbroker page. Legacy Collectibles specializes in WW1 and WW2 firearms, honoring veterans and military history with authentic products.

This video explores the MP40/I, an experimental modification of the MP40 submachine gun developed in late 1942. The design featured a double-magazine housing to address perceived Soviet fire superiority. However, the modification led to significant drawbacks, including increased weight, poor balance, and susceptibility to dirt and damage. Only a small number were produced, and very few survive today. The video details the conversion process, which involved modifying the magazine housing, ejector, and buttplate.

This video details the Erma/Glaser Luger .22 Rimfire Conversion kit, patented by Richard Kulisch in 1927. The conversion offered a more practical semi-automatic training option for military and police compared to earlier single-shot versions. Erma acquired the rights and saw the kit adopted by the German military in 1932. The video also covers Erma's commercial versions for the Swiss market, sold by W. Glaser, and a later 1950s iteration for the American market sold by Interarmco, noting design changes and distinctive packaging.

This video explores the MP-40/I, an experimental modification of the MP-40 submachine gun developed by Erma in late 1942. The design aimed to address Soviet SMG fire superiority by incorporating a dual-magazine housing, allowing for a quicker transition to a fresh magazine. The video details the mechanism, highlighting its advantages in rapid reloads and its disadvantages, including increased weight, poor balance, and susceptibility to fouling. It notes that only a small number were produced, and few survive today. The example shown has a mismatched serial number but features an original magazine.

This video examines the Spanish-made MP41/44, a licensed replica of the German Erma EMP submachine gun. The description details the EMP's development by Heinrich Vollmer, its initial design flaws, and how the rights were sold to Erma. It highlights the EMP's innovative double-feed magazine and simple disassembly, which influenced later designs like the MP38 and MP40. The video also covers the Spanish Civil War's impact and the subsequent licensed production of the MP41/44 in 9mm Largo by the La Coruna arsenal for Spanish military use, noting a key difference in the plunger-type safety.

This video analyzes the MGD PM9, a unique rotary-action submachine gun designed by Louis Debuit for Merlin and Gerin in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The design aimed for compactness, featuring a short action, folding stock, and folding magazine. Its delayed blowback system utilizes a rotating flywheel and clock spring, allowing for a smaller profile. Initially chambered in 7.65 French Long, it was later adapted to 9mm Parabellum and used MP38/MP40 magazines. Despite production in France and licensing attempts by Erma, the PM9 did not achieve commercial success. The video details its mechanics and historical context.