This video explores the fascinating Maxim-Silverman .455 Caliber pistol, a large and forward-thinking self-loading design from 1896. The description highlights the underappreciated contributions of Louis Silverman, Hiram Maxim's hired supervisor, to this project. The pistol's design is noted as simple and efficient, but its effectiveness was hampered by the use of cartridges too powerful for its blowback operation. The video focuses on a particularly massive example chambered in .455 Webley, contrasting it with other known Maxim-Silverman pistols.
This video delves into the historical Bergmann No. 3 and No. 4 pistols from 1896. It highlights the differences between the two models, focusing on their calibers (6.5mm and 8mm respectively) and production numbers. The No. 3, chambered in 6.5mm, was more popular with around 4,000 units produced, while the No. 4 in 8mm saw limited production of only a few hundred. The description emphasizes the No. 3's respectable stopping power for its time, comparing it favorably to the later .25 ACP. Technical details are discussed, including the automatic dust cover over the ejection port on the No. 3 and the evolution of barrel retention methods. The video also mentions Bergmann's willingness to customize features like barrel length, grips, and even set triggers for target shooting.
This video showcases a pair of Bergmann Transitional No. 1/2 prototype pistols. These fascinating firearms represent a developmental stage between the earlier No. 1 / 1894 design and the subsequent 1896 No. 2/3/4 commercial production models. Both prototypes are presented 'in the white,' highlighting a blend of design features from both preceding and succeeding models, offering a unique glimpse into the evolution and iterative design process of these early Bergmann pistols.
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