This video delves into the history and specifications of the MG08, the standard German Army Maxim gun during World War I. It details the German Navy's initial adoption in 1894, followed by the Army's adoption in 1899 and a new pattern in 1901, culminating in the MG08 in 1908. The description highlights its somewhat older 1889-style lock, chosen for its reliability and precise headspace manufacturing. Approximately 106,000 MG08s were produced by Spandau Arsenal and DWM, remaining the primary German heavy machine gun until the MG34. The video also promotes the weaponsandwar.tv streaming service and other platforms like Utreon, Patreon, and Floatplane.
This video explores the German LMG 08/15, a lightened Maxim machine gun adapted for aircraft use during WWI. The description highlights its weight reduction through lightening slots and the addition of mechanisms for pilot operation. The video features an example with an intact early cycling mechanism, emphasizing its historical significance and design modifications for aerial combat. It also promotes the "Forgotten Weapons" channel and associated merchandise.
This video showcases a rare Afghan Schlegelmilch carbine from the Kabul Arsenal. The carbine, based on Louis Schlegelmilch's German designs, features a unique receiver machining where locking recesses are integrated into the barrel end. It also boasts a distinct integral dust cover on the bolt. While earlier German trials of this rifle were rejected in favor of the Model 1898 Mauser, this specific Afghan example, dated 1321 (Gregorian 1903/1904) and marked with the Kabul Arsenal crest, appears to be one of a few sent to Afghanistan for potential purchase by the Emir, which ultimately did not materialize. It utilizes a Mannlicher clip, unlike its German counterparts which used Mauser-style magazines, and is chambered for 8mm Mauser.
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