Videos tagged with MP18

This video highlights eight of the most iconic and widely used firearms during World War I. It emphasizes how the conflict spurred significant technological advancements in weaponry, moving beyond pre-war patterns. While acknowledging other innovations like chemical warfare and aircraft, the focus remains squarely on the guns that defined the battlefield. The video aims to showcase the historical significance and impact of these specific firearms on the course of the Great War.

This video delves into a unique, often overlooked safety feature found on German inter-war police submachine guns. The presenter explains a rotating locking bar mechanism, identical across various models from the MP18.I to the MP40, including the MP35, MP28.II, and Erma EMPs. This supplemental safety, which locks the bolt forward, was a relatively simple addition requiring minimal modification to the firearm's receiver and bolt. While not present on all police SMGs of the era, it's described as a not uncommon find, highlighting an interesting aspect of firearm evolution and customization in a specific historical context.

This video segment focuses on the German Maschinenpistole 18,I (MP18,I). It is presented as a small portion of a larger Primer episode, with links provided for viewers to support the channel via Patreon or SubscribeStar, purchase merchandise, and watch the full episode. The content appears to be an educational review or historical look at this specific firearm.

This video focuses on the restoration and engineering of an MP18 firearm, highlighting the machining processes involved in bringing a welded and papered example back to operational status. The creators emphasize that the content is for learning purposes for those with the necessary skills, not a direct tutorial, and warn against attempting the work without expertise. The video appears to be part of a series from "Anvil" and includes commentary over removed segments.

This video delves into the critical design considerations for submachine guns (SMGs), focusing on the balance between rate of fire (ROF), weight, and magazine capacity. It explores how these factors conflict and influence design choices for different roles, such as suppression versus engaging fleeting targets. The content features a direct comparison of three specific SMGs: the MP18, an early MP40, and the Lage Max31aMk2. The video also acknowledges support from Bear Arms in Scottsdale, AZ.

This video features a rare opportunity to handle and live fire the Maschinenpistole 18/I, a significant firearm from World War I. The content explores how this early combat-tested submachine gun performs. The video is made possible by a courtesy from Bear Arms in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a special thanks to Kurt. The channel, InRange, relies on viewer support through platforms like Patreon.

This C&Rsenal WWI Primer documentary explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the German Maschinenpistole 18, I (MP18,I). The video details the development of this iconic World War I firearm, presented as part of C&Rsenal's centennial anniversary series. Additional resources on related firearms, ammunition, and historical texts are provided, along with links for supporting the channel.

This video features Brownells Gun Techs Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem visiting the Rock Island Auction Company to examine a collection of rare German submachineguns from World War I and World War II. The featured firearms include the Bergmann MP18 (often misattributed to "Schmeisser"), the MP34, the Erma EMP (associated with SS troops), the iconic MP40 used by the Wehrmacht, and a "Final Days of the Third Reich" MP 3008, a copy of the British Sten gun. The description also teases upcoming content about the MP28, MP38, and MP41, encouraging viewers to subscribe.

This video analyzes the MP28,II, highlighting its improvements over the WWI-era MP18,I. Key features discussed include the adoption of a simple box magazine, which became a basis for future SMG magazines, and the addition of a semi-automatic selector switch. The MP28, while not formally adopted by the German military, saw service with police and SS units and was adopted or copied by several other nations. The description also notes visual differences between the MP18 and MP28, such as the selector switch and tangent sight.

This video is a book review of "The Schmeisser Myth: German Submachine Guns Through Two World Wars" by Martin Helebrant. The book covers the development of German submachine guns from the Villar Perosa and MP18 through the MP38 and MP40. The reviewer highlights that the book, published by Collector Grade, offers historical and developmental context, along with detailed collector information on markings, variations, and production numbers. The video provides links to purchase the book directly from Collector Grade or via Amazon.

This episode of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" features a deep dive into two classic German submachine guns: the MP18 and the MP28. The video likely explores their historical significance, design features, and potentially their performance, offering a detailed look at these iconic firearms from the early 20th century.