This video delves into the fascinating, yet ultimately unproduced, Czechoslovakian Samopal vz 38 submachine gun. Designed by František Myška, it was intended to replace rifle-caliber light machine guns in fortified positions, prioritizing a high volume of fire with the 9x17mm (.380) cartridge. The SMG featured an impressive 96-round drum magazine, influenced by the Finnish Suomi. Despite initial orders and adoption, German occupation prevented its production, leaving only 20 pre-production examples. The presenter highlights access granted by the VHU - the Czech Military History Institute - and encourages visits to the Army Museum Žižkov.
This video explores the history and design of the Madsen M50 submachine gun. It details its origins as a post-WWII development by Madsen, stemming from their licensed production of the Finnish Suomi. The description highlights the M50's simple blowback, open-bolt 9x19mm design, its popularity with unaligned nations, and its extended production run. The video also touches upon its use in Hollywood science fiction films to avoid recognizable firearms.
This video delves into the Swedish Suomi M-37/39 submachine gun, a licensed derivative of the Finnish Suomi KP/-31. Initially chambered in 9x20mm Browning Long to match the Swedish service pistol, later versions, designated M-37/39, were adapted to the more modern 9mm Parabellum cartridge. The description highlights key differences from the original Suomi, including variations in barrel length, charging handle design, and stock profile, while noting the shared core mechanism and the distinctive rearward-sloping quad-stack magazine designed to prevent rimlock.
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