This video details the fascinating South African conversion of the British Bren Gun from .303 British to 7.62mm NATO. Facing wartime shortages and embargoes, South Africa opted to convert their existing Bren stocks rather than exclusively relying on new FN MAGs. The process, undertaken between 1972 and 1976, involved significant mechanical modifications including new barrels, extractors, and magazine catch blocks, with varying success due to the condition of the donor guns. Unlike the British L4 conversion, these were often hand-fitted, leading to parts interchangeability issues. The video highlights the unique challenges and ingenuity involved in this wartime arms adaptation, comparing it to the British L4 conversion and mentioning other contemporary conversions like the Vickers and M1919 Browning.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Vektor CP-1 pistol, a firearm developed in South Africa for a police contract but ultimately released to the civilian market. The description highlights its gas-delayed blowback system, polymer frame, and its notable recall due to drop-safety issues. The content promises to examine both an original example and one that has undergone post-recall repairs, including a new firing pin block. The pistol's unique design, heavy trigger, and the eventual dissolution of Vektor USA are also discussed.
This video provides an in-depth historical analysis and technical overview of the South African SS-77 General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG). It details the weapon's development in the 1970s, driven by the need for a domestic replacement for the FN MAG due to international sanctions. The design incorporates elements from various machine guns, including the SG43 Goryunov, FN MAG, and PK. The video covers early design challenges, field issues, subsequent redesigns in the 1990s that improved reliability, and the development of the Mini-SS variant. It also touches on the impact of economic embargoes on the weapon's export potential. The content includes a detailed examination of the SS-77's features, feeding options, attachments, disassembly, action, bolt, receiver, and firing pin.
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