Videos tagged with Tikkakoski

This video delves into the history and specifics of the Finnish m/91 pienoiskivääri, a .22 rimfire Mosin Nagant trainer rifle. Developed in the 1920s by the Finnish Defense Forces for cost-effective marksmanship training, these rifles featured barrels converted using the Salerno process or new barrels from Tikkakoski. The video explains their production numbers, their use during World War II, and their eventual sale as surplus. It highlights their scarcity in the United States due to not being sold in bulk to major importers.

This video delves into the Finnish LS-26/31 light machine gun, a development of the LS26. It highlights the experimental 75-round drum magazine designed for anti-aircraft use and its subsequent adoption by China, who ordered 30,000 units chambered in 8mm Mauser. The video notes the export limitations imposed by Japan and the limited use of these trial guns by Finnish forces during the Winter War. The description also links to a Kickstarter for 'Forged in Snow' and the creator's Patreon and Floatplane channels.

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 delves into Latvia's unique Charger-Loading Lee Enfield (CLLE) Cavalry Carbine, a rare firearm assembled in the early 1920s by BSA using older Lee Metford and Long Lee parts. Commissioned by Latvian cavalry forces during the Latvian War of Independence after receiving British P14 Enfield support, these carbines featured 21-inch barrels and a charger clip bridge. They remained in service through World War Two, with replacement barrels sourced from Tikkakoski in Finland. The description highlights their post-war fate, including potential Red Army reserve service and use by anti-Soviet partisans, leading to their scarcity today. The example shown features a Tikka barrel.

This video explores a rare commercial variant of the Finnish Suomi M/31 submachine gun, featuring a vertical front pistol grip and bipod. The presenter details its adoption by the Finnish Army, the manufacturer Tikkakoski (Tikka), and the commercial and military sales efforts. Notably, this specific example ended up in Israel, used by the Haganah during the War of Independence, with its original markings altered. The firearm was later re-imported into Finland. The video highlights the unique features and the interesting history of this particular firearm.

This video explores the Finnish M44 submachine gun, a design heavily influenced by the Soviet PPS-43. Faced with an expensive and slow-to-produce domestic submachine gun (the kp/31 Suomi), Finland opted to copy the simpler, stamped-sheet-metal design of the Soviet PPS-42/43 captured during the Continuation War. The M44 was adapted to Finnish specifications, primarily using the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge and utilizing both Suomi and Swedish Carl Gustaf m/45 magazines. Production was limited due to material shortages, with only 10,000 units manufactured out of an initial order for 20,000. A later plan to resume production and replace the Suomi was ultimately shelved when Finland acquired a large surplus of Sten guns in exchange for other firearms.

This video showcases the Finnish m/27rv Cavalry Carbine, a specialized variant of the Mosin Nagant rifle. Developed in the early 1930s for the Finnish Cavalry Brigade, it features a shorter 520mm barrel, a side-mounted sling, and a bent bolt handle, differentiating it from the standard m/27. The carbine was produced using a mix of new and existing Mosin-Nagant parts. Despite limited production, the m/27rv saw service in the Winter War and Continuation War. The video details its scarcity and discusses the fate of the remaining examples, with most being sold for export to the United States. The presenter expresses gratitude to a private collector for making the example available for review.

This video explores the M43 Salakari, a lightweight and dynamic assault mount developed for the Finnish Maxim machine gun. Facing the challenge of heavy and cumbersome standard mounts, Lieutenant Lauri Salakari designed this innovative solution in 1943. Although mass production was planned, it was limited by the end of the Continuation War, with only 312 units produced. These mounts significantly reduced the weight of the Maxim, allowing for more mobile operations, and remained in Finnish Defense Forces inventory until the 1980s. The video highlights the historical significance and practical advantages of this specialized firearm accessory.

This video dives into the Danish M1941 Suomi SMG, a licensed variant of the Finnish KP31 submachine gun produced by Madsen and Hovea during the German occupation. While mechanically similar to the original Suomi, the M1941 features distinct modifications like front sight protective wings, a triangular front sling swivel, a rear sling swivel instead of a bar, and an aggressive pistol-grip stock. The description highlights that around 1400 of these firearms were manufactured between 1941 and 1943. Interestingly, several of these design changes were also explored in a 1942 Finnish prototype.

This video delves into the history and service of the Luger pistol in Finland, particularly the DWM m/23 variant chambered in 7.65mm Luger. It highlights how Finnish soldiers, familiar with the Luger from WWI service, adopted it after initial issues with domestic and French pistols. The description details its use by the Army, Civil Guard, and private individuals, noting its prevalence over the Lahti L-35 during the Winter and Continuation Wars. It also discusses the re-barreling of some pistols to 9x19mm for SMG ammunition, their eventual obsolescence, and the transfer of some examples to the Finnish prison administration.

This video announces a giveaway for a rare Finnish M39 Mosin Nagant rifle manufactured by Tikka. The description highlights the unique nature of these Tikka-barreled M39s, noting that they feature modified M91 barrels and are considered a scarce find. The giveaway aims to give viewers an opportunity to win this collectible piece of history. The video encourages daily entries and incentivizes participants to refer friends for extra chances to win.