This video delves into the history and design of the Swedish K, specifically the Carl Gustav m/45B. It explores the gun's development in Sweden during the 1930s and World War II, its adoption as the m/45, and its characteristics like the open-bolt, fixed-firing-pin mechanism chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum. The evolution from Suomi magazines to a more convenient 36-round box magazine is discussed. The video also touches upon the "Swedish K" nickname, its use by American special forces in Vietnam, and the subsequent production of the Smith & Wesson Model 76. Finally, it highlights Egypt's licensing of the design to create the Port Said submachine gun.
This video is a book review of Frank Iannamico's work on the Smith & Wesson Model 76 SMG. The reviewer highlights that the book covers much more than just the Model 76, delving into earlier S&W 9mm carbines (1940 "Light Rifle", 1945 SMG), the Swedish M45/B (Swedish K) and its Egyptian derivative (Port Said), and various experimental variations of the Model 76. It also discusses copies and clones that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s. The reviewer praises the book as a valuable reference for owners and enthusiasts of these firearms, despite wishing for more tabulated data.
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