This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the M1 and M1A1 Thompson submachine guns, highlighting their development as a cost-effective wartime expedient compared to the earlier, more expensive M1928A1 model. It details design simplifications, such as the elimination of the Blish locking system for a blowback operation, removal of barrel cooling fins, Cutts compensator, and complex sights, along with the switch to stick magazines. The evolution leading to the M1A1, featuring a further simplified fire-control mechanism, is also discussed. The video emphasizes the widespread use of the M1 Thompson by various branches of the U.S. military and its allies during World War II, particularly in the Pacific theater.
This RecoilTV video features a deep dive into the PPSh-41 Soviet submachine gun, a notable WWII relic. The content highlights its incredible rate of fire and chambered caliber of 7.62x25mm Tokarev. The video promises a breakdown of the weapon's simple design, including its rough wartime machining, and demonstrates its functionality with both stick and drum magazines. Viewers are encouraged to listen for its distinctive sound and recognize it from cinematic appearances. The description also promotes the RecoilTV app for access to their full library of reviews, news, and training content across various platforms.
This video delves into the Maschinengewehr des Standschützen Hellriegel, an experimental Austrian machine gun from World War I. Despite its inclusion in the Battlefield One game, information is scarce, limited to three archival photographs. The presenter extrapolates its features, identifying it as a water-cooled, pistol-caliber weapon capable of using both stick magazines and drums. The weapon is believed to have never progressed beyond initial firing trials, with no surviving examples known.
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