Videos tagged with Solothurn

This video explores the Solothurn S18-1000, a significant anti-tank rifle, highlighting its capabilities and historical context, likely with a focus on its large caliber and effectiveness during its era. The title and description suggest a deep dive into this powerful firearm, often featured in 'forgotten weapons' content, and its role as a precursor to modern heavy machine guns and anti-materiel rifles.

This video focuses on the Steyr-Solothurn S2-200, a firearm of historical interest. The description hints at its unique status and potential for discussion within the 'forgotten weapons' niche. The tags indicate a focus on its origins in Hungary and Austria, and its designation as a light machine gun (LMG), chambered in 8x56R. It's likely an informational piece exploring this less common firearm.

This video features Kentucky Ballistics showcasing the Solothurn 20mm anti-tank rifle. The description emphasizes "having fun" with the firearm and encourages viewers to enjoy the content. It also includes links to the creator's social media, merchandise, and educational resources like SDI. A strong disclaimer highlights that the video is for entertainment and educational purposes only and should not be replicated due to the controlled environment and professional supervision.

This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the Solothurn S18-1000 20mm cannon and its accompanying wheeled carriage. The description highlights how antitank rifles, despite their substantial firepower, were often cumbersome. The wheeled mount for the S18-1000 was designed to improve transportability, allowing the heavy weapon to be pulled by crew, draft animals, or light vehicles. It featured elevation adjustments and trail arms for recoil management. Although a scarce accessory today, the carriage represented an effort to bring heavy infantry firepower to a more mobile role.

This video delves into the history and evolution of the MG-15, a flexible machine gun initially designed for Luftwaffe aircraft in the 1930s. The description highlights its technical features, such as its short recoil action and 75-round drum magazine. It also details its transition to infantry service during World War II due to the obsolescence of its original caliber against improving aircraft armor. The video notes modifications made for ground combat, emphasizing its role as a stop-gap measure during periods of German arms production shortages. The MG-15 is presented as a precursor to other Rheinmetall/Solothurn designs, including the M30 light machine guns.

This video provides an in-depth analysis of the Solothurn S18-1000, highlighting its status as a sophisticated anti-tank rifle developed between the World Wars. The description details its semi-automatic action, 8-round box magazine, and short-recoil system, comparing its recoil management favorably to the Finnish Lahti L-39. It also mentions the use of iron sights and an optical sight, along with its significant weight and recoil characteristics. The video touches on its adoption by various countries like Italy and Hungary, and recalls its combat use by Dutch forces against German armored cars in 1940. Links to Patreon and merchandise are included.

This video explores the MG-17, a German 8mm aircraft machine gun widely used by the Luftwaffe in the early stages of World War II. Developed by Rheinmetall to circumvent treaty restrictions, it features a short recoil system and rotating bolt. The description highlights its adaptability for aircraft, including interchangeable belt feeding and pneumatic controls, and lists numerous aircraft it was mounted on. Notably, the video shows the MG-17 modified with a homemade tripod adapter for ground firing, eliminating the need for an aircraft. It also briefly touches upon the evolution of German aircraft armament beyond the MG-17.

This video features a brief clip of a Solothurn S18/1000 being fired. The description highlights a specific detail: the owner disabled the automatic case ejection to preserve spent brass, necessitating manual unloading after the shot. This implies a focus on the firearm's operation and potentially its historical or collector value.

This video documents the user's first experience firing an L39 Lahti 20mm antitank gun. The demonstration focuses on single-shot operation with the gas system turned off. The description highlights the gun's significant recoil, comparing it to a mule and noting how its skis cause it to slide back with the shooter. A comparison is also made to the Solothurn S18/1000, which is described as a nicer but more expensive alternative.