Videos tagged with Villar Perosa

This video delves into the fascinating history of the Frommer Pistolen-MG Model 1917, an Austro-Hungarian attempt to replicate the Italian Villar Perosa machine pistol. Developed by FÉG, this unique weapon features two Frommer Stop pistols with extended barrels, firing from an open bolt, and mounted on a small tripod with spade grips. Though only a few dozen were produced for testing, the model was ultimately not adopted for military service. The presentation highlights a rare surviving example, offering viewers a close look at this obscure WWI-era firearm.

This video offers a virtual tour of the Austrian Museum of Military History in Vienna. The tour covers various historical periods, from the 17th century to World War II, with a particular emphasis on the World War One collection. Highlights include rare 17th-century Turkish arms, a WW1 siege gun, a Girandoni air rifle, WW1 compressed-air mortars, and significant artifacts related to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, such as his car, uniform, and pistols used by Gavrilo Princip's associates. The museum is noted as one of Europe's oldest continuously operating military museums, and the presenter expresses anticipation for future WWII exhibits.

This video features firearm expert Jonathan Ferguson examining the experimental Twin Villar Perosa, an unusual military innovation designed for bicycle-mounted infantry. The content delves into the historical context and potential applications of this unique weapon system. It also highlights the Royal Armouries' collection and encourages viewers to visit their museum and support their work. The discussion focuses on a specific historical firearm and its context within military history.

This video showcases the Italian Villar Perosa 1915, a unique submachine gun. The content highlights the generosity of Morphy Auctions for allowing access and thanks Ian from Forgotten Weapons for his involvement. It's presented as a segment of a future 'Primer' episode and encourages viewers to support the creators through Patreon, SubscribeStar, or by purchasing merchandise. The video also points to other 'Minute of Mae' episodes for further content.

This video provides a comprehensive historical overview of the submachine gun's evolution across three distinct generations, from its origins in World War I to modern designs. It meticulously details key developmental stages and showcases specific iconic firearms from each era. The content covers early designs like the MP-18 and Villar Perosa, World War II mainstays such as the MP40 and M3 Grease Gun, and post-war innovations leading to contemporary models like the Uzi and H&K MP5, concluding with an analysis of modern rifle-action designs in pistol calibers.

This video segment from American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" series focuses on the historical Beretta Model 1938 submachine gun. It details the M1938's lineage from the Villar Perosa and its development by Tullio Marengoni. The description highlights its open-bolt, direct-blowback action, distinctive wooden stock, ventilated barrel shroud, and dual triggers for full-auto and burst fire. The evolution of the design through various models, including the 1938A and the simplified 38/42, is explained, along with its extensive use by Italian forces in WWII and by German forces as the MP 738(i) after Italy's surrender. The video also touches on the M1938's influence on the later Beretta M12.

This video showcases a rare World War One Villar Perosa submachine gun being fired at a range, courtesy of the Morphy Auction Company. The presenter details the weapon's unique design, originally intended for aircraft armament and later adapted for infantry use. Key features highlighted include its dual actions and barrels, independent thumb triggers, high rate of fire (around 1500 rpm per barrel), and its impracticality as an infantry weapon due to the lack of a buttstock and a stable bipod. The description also touches on its feeding system (25-round magazines) and sighting.

This video explores the OVP-1918, Italy's first World War I submachine gun. It details how the OVP-1918 evolved from the earlier Villar Perosa, incorporating some of its parts while adopting a more traditional submachine gun form factor with a stock and grip. The description highlights its high rate of fire, unusual cocking sleeve, and the debate surrounding its combat use and its place in early submachine gun development alongside German and Beretta designs. The video suggests that its combat deployment was limited and it was eventually superseded by more advanced designs.

This video is a book review of "The Schmeisser Myth: German Submachine Guns Through Two World Wars" by Martin Helebrant. The book covers the development of German submachine guns from the Villar Perosa and MP18 through the MP38 and MP40. The reviewer highlights that the book, published by Collector Grade, offers historical and developmental context, along with detailed collector information on markings, variations, and production numbers. The video provides links to purchase the book directly from Collector Grade or via Amazon.

This video explores the M1915 Villar Perosa, one of the earliest military machine guns, originally designed as an aircraft weapon. It details its unique dual-barreled configuration, high rate of fire, and its feed system using 25-round magazines of 9mm Glisenti cartridges. The description highlights its obsolescence in aerial combat with the advent of improved armaments and its unsuccessful adaptations for ground combat. The video also touches upon its later conversion into shoulder-fired submachine guns by Beretta and Villar Perosa, making intact original models rare.