We Got Into an Off-Limits Austrian Gun Room: Steyr "Knight’s Room" Tour

Step inside Steyr’s legendary “Knight’s Room” – the historic weapons hall that most people will never see. In this special episode from the Steyr factory in Steyr, Austria, James is joined by Martin, a 20-year Steyr veteran and company historian, for a full walkthrough of Steyr’s private collection: from black powder muzzleloaders all the way to the AUG and SSG 69. We cover: – Lorenz muzzleloaders and early conversions – The rise of Werndl and Mannlicher straight-pull rifles (M95) – Steyr-built Mauser rifles before and during WWII – Birth of the AUG / StG 77 and the SSG 69 sniper rifle – Early Steyr pistols, including the Steyr-Roth, M1911/M1912, and the GB that lost to Glock – Subgun history: MP34 / MP32, SPP / TMP – Custom and royal guns, including an express rifle built for Archduke Franz Ferdinand – The legendary Mannlicher-Schönauer hunting rifles used by Hemingway, Roosevelt, and more Huge thanks to Steyr Arms and Austria Arms for making this tour possible. 🔔 Subscribe so you don’t miss the rest of the Steyr videos 👍 Like, comment, and tell us which rifle from the Knight’s Room you’d take home