This video explores Krieghoff's unusual prototype proposal for the German Luftwaffe's paratrooper rifle, the FG42. Developed alongside Rheinmetall's submission, Krieghoff's design focused on weight and length reduction, incorporating a unique vertically traveling locking block, a gas trap, and an under-barrel piston. The video highlights an example that appears to have been post-war tested by Springfield Armory engineers, indicated by a pressure measurement hole drilled in the gas tube. Access to this rare prototype was granted by the Springfield Armory National Historic Site.
This video explores the rare "Samostril Netsch," a bizarre prototype Czech automatic rifle from the early 1920s. The "samostřil" category was intended to bridge the gap between a rifle and a machine gun, fired from the shoulder or hip. Josef Netsch developed a complex rotating bolt system powered by a gas trap. Despite demonstrating his design, his prototype failed during testing after only 23 rounds, leading to the cancellation of the "samostřil" program in favor of light machine guns. The video highlights the historical context and the technical intricacies of this unique firearm, thanking the Czech Military History Institute for access.
This video focuses on the Walther Gewehr 41 (G41(W)), a German semi-automatic rifle from WWII. The description highlights its mechanical complexity, specifically the "bang" gas trap operating system. It notes the rifle's known unreliability, particularly with corrosive ammunition and fouling. The video aims to demonstrate how the G41 shoots despite these challenges. Thanks are extended to Ventura Munitions for their support.
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