Some military rifles became famous, while others faded into history despite their remarkable designs, unusual service records, and limited production numbers. In this countdown, we explore 15 forgotten military rifles that continue to attract attention from collectors and history enthusiasts. From the Swedish Mauser m/96 and Egyptian Hakim to the German Gewehr 43, Soviet SVT 40, and Canadian Ross rifle, each firearm has a unique story shaped by military service, wartime challenges, and changing technology.

The countdown also examines rifles with fascinating historical details, including the Swiss K31 with its soldier identification tags, the Japanese Arisaka Type 99 with its chrysanthemum marking, the rare Johnson M1941, and the experimental Pedersen rifle. Along the way, we look at production numbers, unusual design features, historical auction results, and the reasons certain examples stand out to collectors.

Chapters
00:00  Discover 15 forgotten military rifles with remarkable histories.
01:00  Swedish Mauser m/96 and the rare m/41 sniper variant.
02:00  Ljungman m/42 and Egypt's redesigned Hakim rifle.
03:00  The Hakim's historical status and the Jungle Carbine's disputed design flaw.
04:15  German Gewehr 43 and Soviet SVT-40 wartime production.
05:45  M1917 Enfield production, Alvin York, and the collector-market reality.
07:00  Ross rifle problems at Second Ypres and its later sniper use.
08:30  FN Model 1949 variants and the Swiss K31's soldier identification tags.
10:00  Arisaka Type 99 markings and the unusual history of the Johnson M1941.
12:00  Krag, Mondragon, and the rare experimental Pedersen rifle.

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