This video explores the OVP-1918, Italy's first World War I submachine gun. It details how the OVP-1918 evolved from the earlier Villar Perosa, incorporating some of its parts while adopting a more traditional submachine gun form factor with a stock and grip. The description highlights its high rate of fire, unusual cocking sleeve, and the debate surrounding its combat use and its place in early submachine gun development alongside German and Beretta designs. The video suggests that its combat deployment was limited and it was eventually superseded by more advanced designs.
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