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Historic Militaria
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This channel showcases interesting, obscure, and historic militaria and firearms from around the world. Mausers, Mosins, helmets, bayonets, odd ammo, and everything in between will show up here. If we can get our hands on it, we'll do a video about it!
Soviet Coneheads: Soviet SSH-60 vs SSH-68 Helmet Identification
Today we're looking at the differences between the Soviet SSH-60 and SSH-68 helmets - two helmets that seem to be oftentimes confused by owners. The SSH-68 is an improvement on the original SSH-60 shape, with better ballistic protection, stronger materials, etc., (even if it looks pretty ridiculous.) There's a few key differences in these helmets that you can see immediately, and a few other differences you can find with a quick inspection.
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The Same, But Different: Soviet SSH-40 vs SSH-60 Helmet Identification.
Просмотров 2543 месяца назад
Today we're looking at the Soviet SSH-40 and the Soviet SSH-60 helmets. While both are very similar at first glance, there's some important differences which, with a little practice, you can pick up on at just a glance!
Putin's Prison Brigades Pt. 2: Soviet WWII Helmets in Frontline Ukrainian Combat
Просмотров 3043 месяца назад
Today we're looking at a pair of Soviet SSH-40 helmets recovered around the Bakhmut area of Ukraine. Both these helmets show extensive battle damage, and were worn by Wagner group convict soldiers during the extensive fighting there. The SSH-40 helmet was introduced during WWII and became the standard Soviet helmet until more modern versions like the SSH-60 and SSH-68 surpassed it. However, bot...
Kind of like the SSH-40, but better: The Soviet SSH-60 Cold War Helmet
Просмотров 2643 месяца назад
Today we're looking at the Soviet SSH-60 helmet, which was a Cold War era improvement of the original WWII era SSH 40 helmet. The SSH-60 kept the same shape, but used a new liner system, and was generally a modernized and improved version of the original SSH-40. Indeed, many are still in use around the world today, and some are even seeing combat in the Ukraine in 2024.
Putin's Prison Brigades: A Battle Damaged SSH-60 Helmet From Bakhmut, Ukraine.
Просмотров 3183 месяца назад
Today we're looking at an extensively battle damaged Soviet era SSH-60 helmet, used by Russian prison/convict brigades during the fighting around Bakhmut, Ukraine. The Wagner group employed about 2/3 of their fighting force as convicts from Russian prisons, and these "soldiers" were poorly trained and equipped, suffering horrendous losses during the meatgrinder that was the Battle of Bakhmut.
Helmets of the New World Order: A UN Peacekeeping Force Blue M51 Helmet.
Просмотров 1084 месяца назад
Today we're looking at a French M51 steel helmet which saw duty as a UN Peacekeeper's helmet. Painted in typical UN blue, with UN decals applied, this helmet has seen a long service life, and some of these steel helmets might still be in use today.
A Pint Sized War Crime: The US BLU-77 Rockeye II Submunition.
Просмотров 1944 месяца назад
Today we're looking at an example of the US BLU-77 "Rockeye II" cluster bomb submunition. These small bomblets are designed to be dispersed over a large area from a canister, targeting enemy vehicles, but are also equipped with an anti-personnel mechanism to ensure casualties. Cluster munitions generally have a higher than normal dud rate, and become a hazard in former war zones, where they con...
The FN Five-seveN MK3 MRD 5.7mm pistol: What's In the Box & Overview of Included Optics Mounts.
Просмотров 3734 месяца назад
Today we're taking a quick look at the FN 5.7 Five-seveN MK3 MRD pistol. While similar to earlier generations, there's a few differences, most notably in the grip and the fact that now the pistols are optics ready from the factory. We'll take a look at the plates and screws included, as well as a brief overview of the included manual for installation.
An Old West Saturday Night Special: A Relic Break Top Revolver With 5 Spent Shells in the Cylinder.
Просмотров 1024 месяца назад
Today we're looking at an old break top revolver, found in Virginia City, Nevada. The gun still has 5 spent shells in the chambers, and it's just one of those pieces of old west history that you really with could talk and tell you its story.
A Relic of WWI: An Excavated Luger From the Meuse-Argonne Sector.
Просмотров 1254 месяца назад
Today we're looking at an example of a German WWI Luger pistol, excavated from the Meuse Argonne sector battlefields. This is a typical WWI example, with what appears to be a 1916 date, Imperial German acceptance marks, and all visibly matched numbers. The gun itself has been through some type of really terrific trauma, and is a very vivid reminder of the shock of WWI.
More Protection Than a Yarmulke: The Israeli M76 OR-201 Ballistic Combat Helmet
Просмотров 1734 месяца назад
Today we're looking at an example of the Israeli designed and manufactured OR-201 helmet. These went through a number of models and designs changes, but all had the same basic shape, with most differences being in the liner and padding. They have been widely distributed around the world, and are still in service with a number of militaries across the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and Europe.
The French Ditch the M1 Helmet Design: The French F1 (Modele 1978) Helmet, a Brief Overview.
Просмотров 1804 месяца назад
Today we're looking at the French F1 helmet, also known as the Modele 1978 after its year of introduction. These sturdy steel helmets replaced the French M51 design, which was closely modeled on the American M1. The F1 saw service with the French military until gradually replaced in the 1990s by Kevlar designs, but still soldiers on today in many areas of Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.
A Hot German Sausage: The German Große Gewehrpanzergranate HEAT Anti-Tank Rifle Grenade.
Просмотров 2734 месяца назад
Today we're looking at the German Große Gewehrpanzergranate, aka Model 40 anti-tank HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) rifle grenade, as used by German forces in WW2. These powerful grenades could make their impact felt on most armor of the day, but had a somewhat limited range. Nonetheless, they were extensively used by German forces, particularly in the mid to late war period.
A Soviet Makarov for the American Market - The Russian Baikal IJ70 Makarov
Просмотров 3544 месяца назад
Today we're looking at the Russian Makarov most commonly found in the US - the IJ70 Baikal, a Russian pistol produced for export, with an eye towards sale in the US. These are very similar to original Soviet Makarovs, but with some key differences, and definitely not the same thing in terms of collecting.
No Solidarity For You: A Polish Wz 67/75 Milicja Obywatelska Police Helmet.
Просмотров 1154 месяца назад
Today we're looking at an example of a Polish Cold War era Wz67/75 helmet, as used by both the Polish military and the Milicja Obywatelska, or internal security police, tasked with ensuring state security was upheld (beating up striking workers, infiltrating Solidarity movement meetings, and ensuring everyone was keeping the party line going.)
More Dangerous Than Gas Station Sushi: The Japanese WWII Type 100 81mm Mortar Bomb
Просмотров 3014 месяца назад
More Dangerous Than Gas Station Sushi: The Japanese WWII Type 100 81mm Mortar Bomb
Hungary Ditches the Stahlhelm - The Hungarian M50 Cold War Era Helmet
Просмотров 1264 месяца назад
Hungary Ditches the Stahlhelm - The Hungarian M50 Cold War Era Helmet
The Rifle Grenade You Can Throw: The WW2 German Gewehrsprenggranate Antipersonnel Grenade.
Просмотров 3804 месяца назад
The Rifle Grenade You Can Throw: The WW2 German Gewehrsprenggranate Antipersonnel Grenade.
A Helmet For The Masses - The Chinese GK80 Steel Combat Helmet
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A Helmet For The Masses - The Chinese GK80 Steel Combat Helmet
The FN Five-seveN Pistol: A Brief Intro to the 5.7x28mm Pistol For Non-FNerds.
Просмотров 1264 месяца назад
The FN Five-seveN Pistol: A Brief Intro to the 5.7x28mm Pistol For Non-FNerds.
The CzechoSpainian Combat Helmet - The Spanish Civil War Czechoslovakian M30 Helmet
Просмотров 1504 месяца назад
The CzechoSpainian Combat Helmet - The Spanish Civil War Czechoslovakian M30 Helmet
Helmets of Desert Storm: The Saudi Arabian M1 Steel Helmet
Просмотров 974 месяца назад
Helmets of Desert Storm: The Saudi Arabian M1 Steel Helmet
When Your Police Mean Business - A Berlin Bereitschaftspolizei (BEPO) Double Decal Helmet
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When Your Police Mean Business - A Berlin Bereitschaftspolizei (BEPO) Double Decal Helmet
When Border Guards Mean Business - Post War German Use of the Stahlhelm Helmet.
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When Border Guards Mean Business - Post War German Use of the Stahlhelm Helmet.
The C/96 Broomhandle Mauser in Austrian WWI Service.
Просмотров 1444 месяца назад
The C/96 Broomhandle Mauser in Austrian WWI Service.
A Giant's Garand: The US Military's Giant Sized 30-06 Rounds.
Просмотров 2224 месяца назад
A Giant's Garand: The US Military's Giant Sized 30-06 Rounds.
The Chinese Type 54 Tokarev Pistol, Vietnam Bringback, A Brief Overview.
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The Chinese Type 54 Tokarev Pistol, Vietnam Bringback, A Brief Overview.
Tank Hunting in WW1 - The German 13.2x92R Anti-Tank Round
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Tank Hunting in WW1 - The German 13.2x92R Anti-Tank Round
Proper Disassembly of the Japanese Type 26 Revolver
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Proper Disassembly of the Japanese Type 26 Revolver
Japan's Six Gun - The Japanese Type 26 Revolver
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Japan's Six Gun - The Japanese Type 26 Revolver