This video features Ian from Forgotten Weapons and NFA specialist John Keene discussing how original US military machine guns become available on the civilian market. They differentiate between models that are commonly found in original condition, like the Reising, and those that are rare in original form, often appearing as parts kits built on new receivers, such as the Browning 1917 and 1919. The discussion aims to explain the factors driving these market availabilities.
This video explains how a Curio & Relic (C&R) license affects the purchase of a machine gun. While a C&R license does not exempt buyers from the National Firearms Act (NFA) transfer process, which includes submitting fingerprints and photographs and waiting for a tax stamp, it does allow for C&R eligible machine guns to be shipped interstate directly to the licensee without going through an in-state NFA dealer. The video also touches on the ATF's list of C&R eligible firearms and the general rule of firearms being 50 years or older to qualify.
This video showcases a rare World War One Villar Perosa submachine gun being fired at a range, courtesy of the Morphy Auction Company. The presenter details the weapon's unique design, originally intended for aircraft armament and later adapted for infantry use. Key features highlighted include its dual actions and barrels, independent thumb triggers, high rate of fire (around 1500 rpm per barrel), and its impracticality as an infantry weapon due to the lack of a buttstock and a stable bipod. The description also touches on its feeding system (25-round magazines) and sighting.
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