Vila Velabita: Croatian Submachine Gun Made in a Shed (Ad-free)
Added 2024-01-24 12:00:00 +0000 UTCAt the beginning of Croatia's Homeland War, a severe need for small arms led to a whole plethora of simple submachine gun designs. Some were made in proper factories with professional tooling, and some were made by a couple blokes in a shed - and the Vila Velabita we are looking at today definitely falls into the "blokes in a shed" category. Designed by one Juraj Đelalije, it takes many elements form the Yugoslav M56 (which in turn took many of them form the German MP40). It is chambered for 9mm Parabellum, using modified Uzi magazines. Only a very small number were made, possibly less than 100 and definitely not more than 200.
A big thanks to the Croatian Police Museum (Muzej Policije) in Zagreb for giving me access to film this cool piece for you! Check them out at: https://muzej-policije.gov.hr
Comments
heck that is ugly! couldn't they find some stens?
Guido Schriewer
2024-01-29 18:27:45 +0000 UTCThere isn't a more dangerous combination in the world than a man and his shed
Flygon Nara
2024-01-25 05:55:54 +0000 UTCShed made weapons is about as American as apple pie
Mrgunsngear
2024-01-24 20:53:54 +0000 UTCmy left ear enjoyed today's video.
Christian
2024-01-24 17:35:04 +0000 UTCProbably some italian guy making bolts then selling them across the Adriatic at some wild markup
z c
2024-01-24 14:40:51 +0000 UTCThe shed is the secret weapon of choice....
Oliver Gilkes
2024-01-24 12:04:38 +0000 UTC
