This video delves into the history of the Hammerli FK-31 diopter competition rifle, acquired by Israel during its War of Independence in 1949. Facing arms embargoes, Israel indirectly procured these rifles, along with the scoped ZK-31 variant, through a mysterious incident involving a sunken freighter off the coast of Egypt. The FK-31, equipped with target diopter sights, served the early Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in a critical period of the nation's formation.
This video explores a rare commercial variant of the Finnish Suomi M/31 submachine gun, featuring a vertical front pistol grip and bipod. The presenter details its adoption by the Finnish Army, the manufacturer Tikkakoski (Tikka), and the commercial and military sales efforts. Notably, this specific example ended up in Israel, used by the Haganah during the War of Independence, with its original markings altered. The firearm was later re-imported into Finland. The video highlights the unique features and the interesting history of this particular firearm.
This video explores the Israeli Dror LMG, a firearm developed during Israel's War of Independence. The Dror was an adaptation of the Johnson LMG design, with early versions chambered in .303 British and later in 8mm Mauser. Despite initial high hopes and official production, the Dror proved unsuccessful in field testing due to significant failures. It was primarily used for training and saw minimal combat engagement. The video features a semiauto rebuild of the Dror, provided by a friend, and includes shooting footage and a disassembly demonstration.
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