World War 1 & 2 Small Arms

Small Arms of WWI Primer 141: Swiss Mannlicher 1893

Swiss Mannlicher 1893 Othais and Mae delve into the story of this WWI classic. Complete with history, function, and live[…]

The MP 18 The MP 18 manufactured by Theodor Bergmann Abteilung Waffenbau was the first submachine gun used in combat.[…]

The M1903 Springfield The M1903 Springfield, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903, is an American five-round magazine[…]

Rifles of WW1 Dan puts to the test two of the most iconic weapons of the war. The Mauser Gewehr[…]

German MP40 American Rifleman Television’s segment, “I Have This Old Gun”, examines the German MP40 Submachine Gun. Credit to[…]

U.S. War Department Film ‘Rifle Marksmanship with the M1 Rifle’ 1942 (Part1) The series focuses on the M1 garand, but[…]

U.S. War Department Film ‘Rifle Marksmanship with the M1 Rifle’ 1942 (Part 2) The series focuses on the M1 garand,[…]

U.S. Army WWII Rifle Cleanliness Combat Training Film M-1 Garand 1943 This issue of “Fighting Men” entitled KEEP IT CLEAN[…]

Rifles of World War 1 Dan puts to the test two of the most iconic weapons of the war. The[…]

This basic guide to the mechanical operation of the M1 including explanations on loading and firing, setup sights, and assembly[…]