The Model SS41 - A Czech Bullpup Anti-Tank Rifle for the SS
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The SS41 was a bullpup, bolt action antitank rifle manufactured in small numbers by CZ for the SS. contrary to common assumption, the SS were not a part of the standard German military arms procurement system, and were forced to scrounge for their weapons from other sources. Czech factories were one of the more popular sources, as smaller production lines could escape being integrated into Wehrmacht oversight and were able to contract privately with groups like the SS (the ZK383 as used by the SS is another example of this).
The Model 41 had been in development by the Czech military when the Germans occupied, and it was adapted to the German Patrone 318 cartridge for this production run. That cartridge was also used in the PzB-39, and fired a 220 grain tungsten-cored bullet at 4000 fps - although even this extremely high velocity only allowed it to defeat 30mm of vertical armor at 100m. As with the other antitank rifles of WW2, it would obsolete almost as soon as it was introduced, although it did remain useful for attacking emplaced positions and light armored vehicles (much like the Soviet PTRD and PTRS rifles).
Only a few thousand of the SS41 were manufactured, and they served primarily on the Eastern Front. As a result very few exist in American collections, and this is a particularly excellent example. Thanks to the Institute of Military Technology for allowing me to have access to this very cool AT rifle and bring it to you! Check them out at:
www.instmiltech.com
I love how Czechs always have a different view on everything... they are like western european software running on soviet hardware
“A Czech bullpup anti-tank rifle for the SS” that sentence becomes crazier and crazier as it goes on
A bull pup anti tank rifle.... Ok you have my attention
rotates pistol grip and slides forward the whole barrel assembly
Cycing and Firing this thing must make you feel like the most badass being on earth
Quite a piece of Czechnology!
Would you recommend this for home defense? Damn T34's causing trouble in my neighborhood.
That loading action is Garand ping level of satisfying omg
"Most of the world was building anti-tank rifles like this."
I really have a thing for Czech firearm design, especially early 20th century. They really tried some unique ideas I've never seen before and they seem to be fantastic engineers and craftsmen.
Czech bullet designers: It's not the size that matters, it's how you use it.
One of the most common misappropriation's of 3rd Reich nomenclature is using Wermacht as the English translation for Army
That rifle is in stunning condition. Looks like it came from the factory a couple of weeks ago.
.318 Eargesplitten Loudenboomer
Quite the interesting mechanism. It isn't actually complicated, in fact it looks sleek and utilitarian, but I haven't seen this before.
Man, that is high velocity. As an engineer, you may appreciate the issues of a nearly mach 4 flight. In high speed vehicle testing, it was found that at mach 4 skin temperature can average as high as 800 degrees F which necessitates the use of high temp materials (Inconel) and ablative carbon-carbon (on the nose and leading edge) to avoid the erosion of structural or aerodynamic material. As you approach that speed with a bullet, meplat or tip erosion can create significant accuracy problems (not to mention the barrel wear).
I just had to Czech out this new vid.
I've had one of these cartridges rolling around in a reloading room drawer for years. Just figured out what it is haha. Always just assumed it was the birth child of some crazy wildcatter.
I don't like war. I don't like weapons. But your presentation of both the history behind and the engineering in these weapons really appeals to me. This is a great channel, and you are truly privileged to get the opportunities you do.
that's one of the coolest guns I have ever seen