This video features a review and shooting demonstration of the Sport Systeme Dittrich BD-38, a semiautomatic reproduction of the German MP-38 submachine gun. The presenter highlights the Dittrich company's reputation for producing highly accurate visual reproductions of WWII firearms, but notes potential reliability issues and the prohibitively high cost of these replicas. Due to its open-bolt design, the BD-38 is not importable into the US but was test-fired on Malta where ownership of automatic firearms is permitted. The video touches on the challenges manufacturers face in balancing accuracy demand with market viability for historical reproductions.
This video showcases the rare Webley Model 1911, a single-shot target pistol manufactured for a limited period. The pistol features a long barrel for an improved sight radius and a detachable shoulder stock for enhanced stability. Its unique mechanism automatically ejects spent casings and holds the slide open after firing for easy manual reloading. The presenter demonstrates shooting the pistol with and without the stock at a range in Malta, acknowledging a need for more personal practice.
This video explores Malta's extensive network of hand-hewn bomb shelter tunnels, dug during World War II. Due to the island's strategic importance in the Mediterranean, it endured intense aerial bombardment for two years. The Maltese population, accustomed to working with the local soft limestone for construction and water cisterns, managed to create a vast underground shelter system capable of housing the entire populace. The video visits the tunnels under the Malta At War Museum, showcasing this historical engineering feat that protected civilians from substantial casualties.
This video explores the history and mechanics of the colossal Armstrong 100-ton black powder cannon. It details their service with the Italian Navy and British coastal defenses in Malta and Gibraltar. The description highlights the gun's impressive specifications, including its 17.7-inch bore, 2000-pound shell, and 8-mile range. A significant focus is placed on the innovative hydraulic reloading system, powered by steam engines and accumulators, which enabled a rate of fire of one round every six minutes. The video visits the Rinella Battery in Malta, where one of these historic guns remains.
This upcoming YouTube video promises a fascinating exploration of Malta, focusing on the island's extensive firearm collections and historical significance. The creator had the opportunity to film numerous videos featuring excellent gun collections. Additionally, thanks to the Malta Tourism Authority, visits to various historical sites and museums were arranged, capturing content on Malta's rich history, from ancient temples to its role in significant historical events like the Great Siege, corsairing, and World Wars. The creator expresses a desire to return to Malta for further content creation.
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