Combat Dealers Season 2 Episode 2 Finland
- July 31, 2015
- 44 min
In season 2 episode 2 of Combat Dealers, titled "Finland," the show takes viewers on a journey through the beautiful Finnish landscape as the dealers, Bruce Crompton and Freddy, go on a quest to find rare World War II weapons for their shop.
The episode begins with Bruce and Freddy embarking on a long drive through the snowy terrain of Finland, excited to explore the country and find rare artifacts that they can restore and sell. Bruce, an experienced veteran of the British military, shares his knowledge of WWII history and weapons as they drive, making their way towards their first destination, the Winter War Museum, located near Lake Kiantajärvi.
At the museum, Bruce and Freddy are met by a team of Finnish historians and curators who show them a collection of rare weapons used during the Winter War of 1939-1940. The dealers are amazed to see the weapons up close, including a Russian Anti-tank Rifle and a Finnish Lahti L-39, which is one of the rarest and most sought-after weapons of WWII. The weapon was used by the Finnish army to fend off the Soviet Union in the Winter War and has now become a holy grail for WWII weapon collectors.
After examining the weapons at the museum, Bruce and Freddy head towards the town of Lappeenranta, where they visit a local WWII enthusiast and collector named Sakari. Sakari's collection is impressive, and the dealers are excited to check it out. The collector shows off his collection of rare German and Russian weapons, including a PPS-43 submachine gun and a Panzerfaust, a German anti-tank weapon from WWII.
The next stop for the dealers is at a remote village located in the heart of Kuusamo. There, they meet a Finnish collector named Jari, who has an impressive collection of rare Finnish weapons used during World War II. Jari takes the dealers through his collection and shows them a rare Finnish Sten gun, which he believes to be one of the best in the world.
As the episode comes to an end, the dealers attend a gun show in the town of Tampere, where they hope to find more World War II weapons for their shop. The show brings together collectors and enthusiasts from around the world, and Bruce and Freddy are able to get their hands on some rare finds, including a Russian Tokarev TT-33 pistol and a Maschinengewehr 42, a German heavy machine gun.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to breathtaking scenes of the beautiful Finnish landscape, as Bruce and Freddy travel through snow-covered forests and frozen lakes. The episode showcases the rich history and culture of Finland, as well as its dedication to preserving the artifacts of World War II.
"Finland" is a thrilling episode that takes viewers on a journey through one of the most fascinating and historical regions of the world. As always, Bruce and Freddy's passion for WWII weapons is infectious, and viewers are sure to be captivated by their adventures as they search for rare artifacts to add to their collection.