This video delves into the history of the Hammerli FK-31 diopter competition rifle, acquired by Israel during its War of Independence in 1949. Facing arms embargoes, Israel indirectly procured these rifles, along with the scoped ZK-31 variant, through a mysterious incident involving a sunken freighter off the coast of Egypt. The FK-31, equipped with target diopter sights, served the early Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) in a critical period of the nation's formation.
This video delves into the history and specifications of the ZK-31, a rare sniper rifle developed for Israel during its War of Independence. Due to international arms embargoes, the rifles were disguised as an order for Nicaragua, only to mysteriously 'sink' off the coast of Egypt and end up in Israeli hands. The video highlights the rifle's unique features, including its straight-pull bolt action and the specific Kahles 4x scope. It also mentions the FK-31 variant with diopter sights, providing a fascinating glimpse into the improvised arms procurement of the early IDF.
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