Videos tagged with Krummlauf

This video delves into the fascinating and unusual Krummlauf, a Second World War German development featuring a curved barrel attachment for firearms. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explores its purpose, historical context, and the different variants, including infantry and tank versions. The discussion touches on the engineering challenges, such as sight designs (mirrors vs. prisms) and barrel wear, and the results of trials. The video also highlights a unique prototype and even mentions the Krummlauf's appearance on the BBC show QI, making it an engaging and informative look at a peculiar piece of military history.

This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson exploring a unique American prototype firearm based on the M3 Grease Gun, designed to shoot around corners. It's compared to the German Krummlauf and is referred to as the M3 'Deflector'. The video delves into its 90-degree firing capability, potential use in tanks or armored vehicles, its "Infinity Sight," and its unusual yellow coloring. Ferguson also discusses the removal of the curved unit, reports on its accuracy and lethality, and touches upon the legacy of curved barrels, drawing a parallel to the modern CornerShot system. The content is presented by the Royal Armouries.

This video delves into the history and development of the Krummlauf device, a curved barrel attachment for the StG-44 rifle. The creator highlights its significance as an example of German late-war desperation weapons, tracing its evolution from an unwanted idea to an ambitious but ultimately chaotic development program during the final stages of World War II. The video references a previous demonstration of the Krummlauf and a separate video featuring an original being fired, suggesting a focus on historical accuracy and practical demonstration within the context of firearms history.

This YouTube video, "7 Most Influential Guns Of All Time!", explores firearms that have significantly impacted firearms history and design. The description highlights the STG44, a notable World War II era rifle, and mentions the Krummlauf accessory. It also includes a disclaimer regarding YouTube's magazine policy and emphasizes that opinions shared are personal. The video aims to showcase historically significant firearms and their influence.

This video debunks the myth that a worn-out firearm barrel will explode. The hosts explain that bore wear, which increases the barrel's diameter, actually leads to lower pressures. They discuss various ways a barrel can wear, including throat erosion (leade wear) in handguns, general rifling wear from extensive use, improper cleaning, and corrosive ammunition. The rare case of the curved barrel on the German WWII StG 44 'Krummlauf' is mentioned as a potential, though highly unlikely, failure point, but this is distinguished from typical bore wear. The video clarifies that while barrel wear can affect accuracy, it will not cause an explosion. They also provide a tip to avoid overcleaning .22 caliber firearms due to their shallow rifling.

This video explores the top 10 most bizarre and unbelievable guns and weapons ever created, many of which originated during World War II. It highlights unique and often impractical designs developed out of necessity by various military forces. The list includes a diverse range of weaponry, from specialized firearms to unique projectile devices. The content aims to spark debate and showcase the creative, albeit sometimes strange, evolution of weaponry throughout history.

This video from Madman Review explores the Top 6 Weirdest Guns ever made, showcasing firearms designed to solve unique problems. The list includes the Krummlauf (STG-44 Assault Rifle), 3-Gauge Kiln Gun, A-Square .577 T-Rex, Coffee Mill Sharps, Gyrojet Rocket Gun, and Velo Dog Revolver. The reviewer emphasizes the innovative spirit behind these unusual designs, even if they didn't achieve widespread success. The video aims to entertain and inform viewers about the peculiar evolution of firearm technology.

This video examines the Colt M231 Port Firing Weapon, clarifying that it is not an M16 despite some visual similarities. Developed in the 1970s for the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, its primary role was close-in infantry defense. The M231 is characterized by its lack of sights and buttstock, open-bolt firing mechanism, and high rate of fire (1100-1200 rounds/minute). Early versions had rudimentary stocks, but they were discarded due to difficulty in shoulder firing. The weapon features a unique threaded fitting for its firing port and a distinct fire control system and recoil mechanism, differentiating it significantly from the M16. The description also highlights the use of M196 tracer ammunition for aiming and mentions its lineage from WW2 designs like the Krummlauf.

This video from HideSight demonstrates a unique aiming device designed to allow shooters to engage targets without direct line of sight. The description references historical attempts at similar concepts, including a mirror with string from WW1 and bent barrels from WW2 (Krummlauf), alongside modern digital displays and "smart guns" from science fiction like LV-426. The HideSight unit is presented as a surprisingly effective and simple solution to the problem of aiming and hitting targets from cover.

This video showcases a rare and fascinating German Sturmgewehr 44 (StG-44) equipped with a Krummlauf curved barrel attachment. The 30-degree version is detailed, highlighting its intended use for urban combat scenarios, allowing soldiers to fire around corners and over cover. The description also mentions the existence of a 90-degree Krummlauf designed for use in armored vehicles. The video is presented by Forgotten Weapons, known for its in-depth analysis of historical firearms.