This video dives into the history and details of the Swiss MP43/44 submachine gun, a firearm adopted by Switzerland as an alternative to the Adolf Furrer MP41. The description highlights the Suomi's reliability and availability, leading to its swift adoption by the Swiss military. It details the origins, including Finnish imports and Swiss production under license, and points out distinctive features of the Swiss-made variants such as an aluminum buttplate, two-position sights, and a bayonet lug for the K31 bayonet. The video aims to educate viewers on this lesser-known firearms history.
This video features a review of the Swiss Arms SG 751 SAPR rifle, chambered in 7.62x51mm. The reviewer highlights the rifle's Swiss origin and its distinct Russian AK DNA. The description also points to other related videos on the SIG 550 and the SG 751 SAPR from the "Mishaco" channel, and promotes the "AKOU" channel's store. It's a detailed look at a unique firearm with an interesting heritage.
This TFBTV episode introduces Edward, a new Canadian correspondent, with a review and comparison of the FAMAE SG540 and the Swiss Arms SG550. The video features a side-by-side range test where the rifles engage drop targets, ring steel, and detonate explosives, all captured with drone footage. The description highlights the historical lineage of the SG540, originally designed by Swiss Arms and produced under license by FAMAE for the Chilean Army, and the SG550's development for the Swiss military.
This video is a book review of "Bewaffnung und Ausrustung der Schweizer Armee seit 1817" (Armament and Equipment of the Swiss Army since 1817) by Christian Reinhart and Michael am Rhyn. The reviewer highlights that this is one of several volumes focusing on Swiss military arms, both issued and experimental. This specific volume delves into machine guns and mortars, featuring a wealth of photos of unusual firearms. While the text is in German and the book was acquired overseas, the reviewer emphasizes the value of the illustrations alone. They also recommend Joe Poyer's "Swiss Magazine Loading Rifles" for a more practical focus on Swiss rifles readily available on the market.
This video from Forgotten Weapons showcases the Swiss LMG-25 light machine gun, found for sale in Brussels. The presenter highlights its exceptional Swiss precision machining and high quality, noting that such superior craftsmanship often made Swiss arms too expensive for widespread adoption. The LMG-25 is described as live, fully functional, and reasonably priced in Euros for machine gun enthusiasts, although its import into the US is legally restricted. The video emphasizes the tangible quality felt in its smooth operation.
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