This YouTube video, part of the "History Primer 201" series by Othais and Mae, focuses on the Manchurian Model 13 rifle. The content promises a comprehensive look at this classic firearm, including its historical background, functional mechanics, and a live fire demonstration. The creators are a patron-funded production and provide links to support their work and purchase merchandise. Additional reading material and product recommendations are also included.
This video details the history and production of the Chinese Type 50, a derivative of the Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun. It traces the weapon's origins to the Mukden Arsenal in Japanese-occupied Manchuria and its subsequent production under the Chinese Communist Party. The narrative highlights the town of Bei'an, which became known as "Gun City" due to its heavy weapons manufacturing. The video discusses the production scale-up in response to the Korean War and notes subtle differences between the Type 50 and the original PPSh-41, praising the quality of Chinese manufacturing. It also briefly mentions other firearms produced at the facilities, including the Type 38 Arisaka, Type 24 Mauser, and an M1 Carbine project.
This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the history and details of the Liao Type 13, also known as the Manchurian Mauser. Produced in Manchuria starting in 1924, its design originated from Steyr of Austria, who developed an improved Mauser pattern rifle late in World War I. While Steyr couldn't produce it due to post-war treaty restrictions, they licensed the design to Zhang Zuolin. Approximately 140,000 were manufactured. The Manchurian version retained most of Steyr's features, excluding detachable magazines. A notable design element, the dust cover, is often missing on surviving examples, which also served to prevent bolt rotation during cycling, a fact highlighted by a gouge on the featured rifle.
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