This video explores rare Estonian sniper rifles from the 1930s, featuring an Enfield P14 converted to 7.62x54R and a Type 38 Arisaka converted to .303 British. The description details how the Estonian military utilized a mixed arsenal, with an emphasis on civilian shooting community influence for marksman rifles. These unique sporterized rifles, produced by the Tallinn Arsenal, featured heavy barrels, diopter sights, and pistol grips. The video highlights their extreme rarity, with only 1,170 in military inventory by 1939, and notes these examples were found hidden during home renovations. Thanks are extended to the Estonian War Museum for access.
This video features an in-depth look at a sporterized 1898 Krag rifle from the "Roaring 20s" era. The presenter discusses the rifle's history, its short service life with the US military, and its popularity for sporterization during the Great Depression and Prohibition. The rifle will be used in the "Roaring 20's" division at Woodland Brutality 2024. The video aims to highlight what makes this sporterized Krag unique and interesting.
This video explores the history and modification of the M1917 Enfield rifle, specifically focusing on its use as a hunting rifle in Greenland. Originally a Danish military rifle chambered in .30-06, many were sold as surplus and subsequently sporterized by the Greenland Trade conglomerate. The modifications involved removing the rear aperture sight, adding a dovetailed open notch sight, installing a new front sight, and grinding off the bayonet lug. The M1917 also has a significant history with the Sirius Patrol in Greenland, a force still in operation today. The example featured was originally manufactured in 1917 and served with the Canadian military before its journey to Denmark and eventual sale.
This YouTube video features a "Custom K31 Sporter," a modified variant of the Swiss K31 rifle. The description provides various links to the creator's Amazon store, Patreon, USCCA, and social media channels, along with a disclaimer emphasizing the educational and documentary nature of the content. It highlights safe shooting practices on approved ranges under professional supervision and advises viewers to consult licensed individuals for any firearm work, adhering to all state and federal regulations.
This video offers a practical guide to 'remilitarizing' sporterized Mauser rifles. It explains how surplus Mausers were converted into hunting rifles post-WWII and details the process of restoring them to their original military configuration. The demonstration focuses on a CZ 98k, highlighting the installation of a Minelli Mauser 98 replica stock, barrel bands, bayonet lug, sights, and other period-accurate components. The refinishing process using Brownells Oxpho Blue and stock oil is also covered, resulting in a historically correct-looking military Mauser.
This video showcases an experimental 1893 Mauser rifle featuring a unique automatic muzzle cover. The cover is mechanically linked to the trigger and lifts the front sight into position as the trigger is pulled, ensuring a proper sight picture just before firing. The rifle itself appears to be a sporterized 7x57mm Mauser action with a bayonet lug. The creator notes the lack of historical information on this specific rifle and highlights the interesting but ultimately unsuccessful design of the muzzle cover.
This video features a review and range test of a 19th-century firearm, the 1884 Springfield Trapdoor Sporter. Despite the presenter not typically being a fan of sporterized rifles, they express a strong liking for this particular example, noting its excellent shooting performance. The video emphasizes educational and documentary purposes, with all shooting conducted safely on approved ranges by professionals. It also includes links to the creator's Amazon store, Patreon, USCCA membership, and music channel.
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