MG38: Colt's Interwar Water-Cooled Machine Gun
This video delves into the history and specifications of the Colt MG38, a water-cooled machine gun developed by Colt after World War I. It highlights the MG38's lineage from the Browning M1917, detailing its modifications by Colt for international sales, including a manual safety, self-contained recoil spring, and distinct water fittings. The description also mentions various options offered by Colt, such as different calibers, flash hiders, anti-aircraft bolts, and spade grips (designating the MG38B). The video emphasizes that over 2,700 of these water-cooled Brownings were sold commercially, with a significant portion going to South America, particularly Argentina.














