Sunday Axel and I got together with Ian and Carl from Forgotten Weapons to do some high speed photographing of the VG1-5. The information that was obtained holds a number of clues to re-occurring issues that have come up. For the next week or so I will be posting high speed and standard videos of all the VG1-5’s, the 05, 06 and stg45 rifles.
Here are a couple of pictures of the rifles tested. The first is the VG1-5’s
The second is of the 05, 06 and stg45.
This was a very useful day at the range. My thanks go out to Axel, Carl and Ian for all the help they provided in the testing.
The first video in the series. This one is on the VG1-5 first prototype rifle that was made years ago by John. This rifle has had more rounds put through it then can be counted. These include reloads,WW2 German steel case, Czech post war steel case and all the different types of factory ammo that was made.
Another step closer……
yes but still not perfect
I don’t know about anyone else but I’d LOVE to see the high speed vids!!!!
This is very cool. Looking forward to seeing this.
Regards,
Marky
So we can look forward to a forgotten weapons piece on your work? Excellent!
I think now they needed only the expertise of hi-speed camera, which Ian owns, it was not for review purpose like his usual videos.
hope you got some vid without the mag resting on the
bench can change the ejection pattern
It would deviate from the original, but cutting ejection port in bolt cover could mitigate this problem ?
Even short one, like 1 inch or so long, coupled with some brass deflector end, would help, imo.
I’d like to know if the gas pressure chamber is delaying the opening of the breach or just acting as a buffer to its rearward travel ?
Probably requires scientific test apparatus beyond your budget though. I wonder if they worked this out when it was designed ?
It might be interesting to see what happens with no gas ports if you have a test rifle you don’t mind damaging ?
Hello! Friends how to distinguish the original carbine VG1.5 from the reproduction where to turn for earlier I will be grateful!
Hi, any update on VG1-5? Its been awhile since heard any.
And happy holidays.
Thanks, Jason
Hi, any time VG1-5?
And happy holidays.
Thanks, Jason
Any updates on the StG-45/Gerat 06(H)? I would love to own one some day if they’re ever be available!
Thanks, Brad