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Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian Kalashnikovs - Headstamp's New Book!
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Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian AK-Pattern Firearms, 1959-2002
At the end of the Second World War, Hungary was occupied by Soviet troops and soon fell into the Soviet sphere of influence, joining the Warsaw Pact in 1955. Like most other socialist countries behind the Iron Curtain, Hungary would soon be producing domestic copies of the Mikhail Kalashnikov’s Avtomat Kalashnikova. Hungarian engineers at FÉG developed several unique AK models and variants-such as the AMP and the AMD-65-putting Hungary’s distinctive mark on the ubiquitous Avtomat. Many of these are still used today conflict zones around the world.
In Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian AK-Pattern Firearms, 1959-2002, László Becz charts the course of the AK’s Hungarian history, from the first imports of Soviet rifles to the rifles of the new millennium. The book presents a general history of Hungarian arms production, with a particular focus on the complexities and nuances of manufacture under the Soviet system-something rarely found in English-language works. This story is told through the lens of the FÉG factory, and includes a number of short biographies of key design personnel.
Renowned Hungarian firearms researcher Zoltán Szőrös has called Rifles on the Danube “undeniably the most complete chronicle of the golden age of firearms production in twentieth-century Hungary”, and the book certainly delivers on this endorsement. In addition to the unique historical stories and geopolitical context presented herein, this book provides deep details about each Hungarian AK in terms of its production, manufacturing, and technical characteristics. Rifles on the Danube covers the following firearms in detail:
- AK-55
- AKM-63
- AMD-65
- AMP
- AK-63
- NGM & NGV
- SA-85M, SA-85S & SA-2000M
Each chapter describes the conception, development, trial and testing, and intended role or one or more weapons. Essential technical aspects of design and operation are framed in their historical context and the whole is laid out in a clear, logical, and chronological manner. Additional sections of the book address magazines, accessories, rifle grenades, and markings.
More than just a presentation of dry facts, the narratives relayed in the book are lavishly illustrated with photography of key firearms from Hungarian and international collections. The manuscript is illustrated with hundreds of full-colour photographs and additional archival imagery, and the book will be printed on beautiful photo-quality paper stock, tastefully laid out in a contemporary style. Like other Headstamp Publishing books, Rifles on the Danube is a handily sized hardcover edition, measuring some 10.25 × 7.75 inches (26 × 20 cm) and an anticipated 370 pages in length. It will be section-sewn and bound for increased durability and easier, flatter opening. The cover is wrapped in a premium material, with beautiful debossed details in white and gold foils.
Written as the culmination of nearly two decades of research, Rifles on the Danube: Hungarian AK-Pattern Firearms, 1959-2002 is built upon Mr Becz’ exceptional access to factory and military sources, combined with painstaking archival research, and will appeal to the collector, historian, and enthusiast alike.
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Komentáře

  • @billywelzien2728
    @billywelzien2728 Před 23 hodinami

    Haha, In BO1, getting this gun from the box was the farthest thing from "special" you could think of!

  • @patrickjohnson8741
    @patrickjohnson8741 Před 23 hodinami

    Modelled off the 7.62 FN

  • @lemoncurry5581
    @lemoncurry5581 Před 23 hodinami

    You know this is based in reality when management blames someone for problems caused by mismanagement

  • @SNOUPS4
    @SNOUPS4 Před 23 hodinami

    Is the Max Popienker book on AKs still a project, be it one for the long term, or is it cancelled altogether?

  • @neilarcher2551
    @neilarcher2551 Před 23 hodinami

    The Star Trek episode was the Roman World one. Bread and Circuses" (S02E25)

  • @misery13666
    @misery13666 Před 23 hodinami

    Also known as "Brandon Herrera's shopping list pt.3"

  • @user-nc3pt7zc3c
    @user-nc3pt7zc3c Před 23 hodinami

    What you mean Forgotten Weapon, it's STILL going strong Pilgrim.

  • @joaomotta1501
    @joaomotta1501 Před 23 hodinami

    Hello! I am making a youtube video about Franco-Prussian war, can i use this video?

  • @dude126
    @dude126 Před 23 hodinami

    Much as I am an enthusiast and appreciate the research and work put in, I find the cost of these books prohibitive.

  • @Darthdoodoo
    @Darthdoodoo Před 23 hodinami

    The delinker reminds me of the 1022 rotary magazine

  • @joeybobbie1
    @joeybobbie1 Před 23 hodinami

    Hi, Great Video. This is good information to know about these Rifles concerning Accuracy. Are the Civilian M1A Rifles Accurate? I have always wanted one, but it has to be Accurate before I would own one.

  • @andrewwebb4919
    @andrewwebb4919 Před 23 hodinami

    Beneath the Planet of the Apes!

  • @BigMakBattleBlog
    @BigMakBattleBlog Před 23 hodinami

    Bit warcrimzy

  • @marcobrugmans7794
    @marcobrugmans7794 Před 23 hodinami

    here because of hunt showdown

  • @kylegriffin6952
    @kylegriffin6952 Před dnem

    Yay finally

  • @TheGuitarReb
    @TheGuitarReb Před dnem

    The M-14 (now re-classified M1A)was a great weapon. It fired the 7.62 powerful round accurately. We called the 1st M-16's the Matel toy. The M-14 was rarely fired in automatic mode and it was a great weapon for use with bayonet.

  • @SoggaSogga
    @SoggaSogga Před dnem

    no fucking way it's the auto-5

  • @Bogie3855
    @Bogie3855 Před dnem

    As a Range Safety Officer in a 4,000 member gun club. I noticed a member having trouble loading his AR15. The 5.56 was sticking out of his chamber by 1/4in and he was hammering the assist with his shoe. I interrupted this and took the gun away from him. His gun is chambered in 223 and NONE of the 5.56 would feed properly. Oddly the dealer sold him a 223 chambered rifle and gave him 556 to shoot in it. Military ammo is NOT SAAMI spec and can vary which is why a 556 chamber is larger. You can shoot 223 in a 556 chamber but not the other way around. Best rule is to NOT shoot ANYTHING in your rifle that it is not rated for. An out of battery explosion was possible in this case so I sent him home.

  • @LemonHead-sq5ws
    @LemonHead-sq5ws Před dnem

    The amount of lead you’re hit with is similar because a burst from the mg-42 you will be hit like 7 times before you even hit the ground but where the 50 cal shines is against light vehicles

  • @NSGrendel
    @NSGrendel Před dnem

    The doctrinal reason for young Israeli conscripts not having a round holstered is much more sensible than you make it sound. Your average Israeli has more experience of range discipline and actual threat environments than an American. All serve.

  • @dmg4415
    @dmg4415 Před dnem

    The stock locks like the Swedish m45 or the other way round.

  • @chrismaines1285
    @chrismaines1285 Před dnem

    Magnificent weapon

  • @chrismaines1285
    @chrismaines1285 Před dnem

    Amazing and we are still using a variant in the Mark 19 today on up armored Hummers in many battlefields with effect.

  • @draksionar
    @draksionar Před dnem

    Small, simple, sturdy. Very nice stamp smg.

  • @richardsaumier9948

    The light cartridge, plastic and aluminum crowd hates its heavy cartridge, wood and steel.

  • @SuperClons
    @SuperClons Před dnem

    I get my salary next week and as a humgarian gunsmith I'm obligated to get this book

    • @ForgottenWeapons
      @ForgottenWeapons Před dnem

      We had a special $5 shipping to Hungary if you pick our European pledge :)

  • @realistthinker
    @realistthinker Před dnem

    isn't that what ppsh 41 was copied from?

  • @mihalyesztergalyos4624

    hajra Magyarok ❤

  • @jonsmith9617
    @jonsmith9617 Před dnem

    I loved the M-14 so much I bought one after I got out of the navy in 95. Yeah it does not have full auto, but I can 3" group out to 1000. GMM2 87-95

  • @ted3681
    @ted3681 Před dnem

    Suppressor book when

  • @poplar2065
    @poplar2065 Před dnem

    In 1976, I went through a sheriff's academy as a candidate for a smaller city agency with an issued Colt .45 Series '70 auto. The Sheriff's agency sponsoring the training issued S&W Model 15 .38 revolvers, so the instructors had limited patience for unreliable autos. I was practicing at the range and having reliability issues. A range operator came up, inspected my weapon and removed the magazine. He looked at the baseplate and then used the magazine to tap me lightly twice on the head with it, saying "Aftermarket." (head strike) "Bad." (head strike.) I appreciated his frankness and remembered the lesson.

  • @tarkpar6287
    @tarkpar6287 Před dnem

    TR de 80000 adet üretildi. yerini mpt 55 aldı.

  • @LetoATX
    @LetoATX Před dnem

    Only useful to the one armed man

  • @MPC_2117
    @MPC_2117 Před dnem

    Is this the first collab between Gungeezus and AKgeezus? (it's a joke, relax)

  • @peterjansoone
    @peterjansoone Před dnem

    I had a Vigneron from '52 when I did my service in '84 , it was more effective to throw than to shoot.

  • @JosephGoldman-gn9sn

    I was drafted in the army from March 1964 to March 1966. Basic in Fort DIX. The M14 was the only rifle I trained on, never on automatic. I never saw an M16. I was stationed in Fort Hood, Armored Infantry, I repaired the radios, and stayed with the Company Commander, in the field. I still did not hear an M16. Late in 1965 we went over to training new recruits, that included, getting ready rifle ranges. I never saw 0r heard a M14 used automatic, never saw a M16.

  • @peterbaan9671
    @peterbaan9671 Před dnem

    Ezek a mieink!

  • @richzarate9700
    @richzarate9700 Před dnem

    If I could get my hands on one of these it would be the last firearm I’d ever purchase…I promise.

  • @williamflowers9435

    😵😵😵😵😵

  • @Dang_Near_Fed_Up
    @Dang_Near_Fed_Up Před dnem

    A great example of how simple a firearm can be, once you take governmental meddling out of the design process.

  • @dennisobrien3618
    @dennisobrien3618 Před dnem

    I used both during my enlistment (never an M14 with the auto sear installed). They both have their particular strengths. One area where the M14 is vastly superior is in drill and ceremony. It's almost comical to me to see the guards at Buckingham Palace try to look distinguished with bullpups that are shaped like a flattened triangle. There's a reason the Honor Guard still uses M14s (although the Army Drill Team uses M1903s).

  • @cynthiakoehne7004
    @cynthiakoehne7004 Před dnem

    A good example is in the movie Cassandra crossing with O.J. Simpson shooting the Baretta

  • @Dang_Near_Fed_Up
    @Dang_Near_Fed_Up Před dnem

    That "safety" also makes the weapon impossible to fire if you have either hand disabled. A real problem in actual combat.

  • @robviousobviously5757

    awesome... PA-63 knowledge waiting to be exploited in a book.. lol

  • @clintonsmith9931
    @clintonsmith9931 Před dnem

    The 14s used in basic training did not fire on auto. In Nam only combat troops had the ability to fire it in auto. Firing one in auto was very foolish. Changing mags in middle of a firefight Would be foolish also. We taped two mags together , one upside down, so changing mags was faster. If I remember each mag held 16 rounds. The fight would be over and someone would be departed.

  • @Airen130
    @Airen130 Před dnem

    @BrandonHerrera Clearly a book you need.

  • @user-oi1fd6fx2j
    @user-oi1fd6fx2j Před dnem

    My first kickstarte@

  • @fjleone2169
    @fjleone2169 Před dnem

    ROFL! “Crude stamped crap.”

  • @cocoliche66
    @cocoliche66 Před dnem

    OK Video