This Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons addresses a diverse range of firearm-related topics, including the status of their 'Pistols of the Warlords' book, the accuracy of open-bolt guns, historical arms development, reliability in harsh environments, and the potential impact of different design choices. The discussion also touches on specific firearms like the M1 Carbine, Webley WG revolver, and vz61 Skorpion. Additionally, the creator answers questions about optics, gun development dead ends, and even includes a brief mention of amateur radio.
This video analyzes the Panzerbüchse 39 (PzB 39), a single-shot, falling block anti-tank rifle used by Germany at the start of World War II. The description highlights its nominal effectiveness in early campaigns but notes its obsolescence as Allied armor improved. It mentions other contemporary anti-tank rifles like the Solothurn S18-100, Lahti L39, Boys AT Rifle, PTRD, and PTRS. The video details that Germany had a large number of PzB 39s for the invasion of Russia, where they proved ineffective against Soviet armor. Many were later converted into Granatbüchse 39 (GrB 39) grenade launchers, which saw continued use.
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