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Samostril Netsch: Bizarre Prototype Czech Automatic Rifle

Samostril Netsch: Bizarre Prototype Czech Automatic Rifle

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Published on October 2, 2024
Duration: 15:56

This video explores the rare "Samostril Netsch," a bizarre prototype Czech automatic rifle from the early 1920s. The "samostřil" category was intended to bridge the gap between a rifle and a machine gun, fired from the shoulder or hip. Josef Netsch developed a complex rotating bolt system powered by a gas trap. Despite demonstrating his design, his prototype failed during testing after only 23 rounds, leading to the cancellation of the "samostřil" program in favor of light machine guns. The video highlights the historical context and the technical intricacies of this unique firearm, thanking the Czech Military History Institute for access.

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