This video features shooting a historical Astra Modelo 400 pistol chambered in 9mm Largo. The firearm is noted to be from the Spanish Civil War era, highlighting its historical significance. The content focuses on the practical aspect of operating and firing this vintage handgun.
This video showcases the Spanish JoLoAr pistol, a unique firearm from a BackUp Gun (BUG) Match. The presenter highlights its one-handed cocking lever, single-action-only mechanism, and tip-up barrel. The JoLoAr was available in multiple calibers, with .380 ACP and 9mm Largo being the most common. The description also links to previous videos featuring the JoLoAr in .380 ACP and .45 ACP, suggesting a comparative or series-based approach. The content is presented by Forgotten Weapons, known for its historical firearm deep dives.
This YouTube video features the shooting of a historical Astra 400 pistol chambered in 9mm Largo. The description highlights the firearm's origins during the Spanish Civil War, suggesting a focus on historical context and practical demonstration of the weapon's functionality.
This video focuses on the conservation, cleaning, oiling, and inspection of a Bergmann 1910/21 pistol chambered in 9x23 Largo. While explicitly stating it's not a tutorial, the content aims to guide viewers on what they need to know to perform these tasks themselves, emphasizing the need for expertise. The description also includes a link for viewer support via Patreon and a reference to another video, "Primer 140."
This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the complex world of 9mm pistol cartridges, explaining the origins and distinctions between numerous variations. It covers the ubiquitous 9mm Luger (Parabellum/NATO), along with historical and less common rounds like 9mm Largo, 9mm Browning Long, .380 Auto (9mm Kurz), 9x25 Mauser Export, 9mm Steyr, 9x18mm Ultra, and 9x18mm Makarov. The explanation focuses on their development, dimensional differences, and intended applications, highlighting why seemingly similar designations can represent very different cartridges.
This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the Star Z45, a Spanish submachine gun heavily inspired by the German MP40. Designed during WWII for export and domestic use, the Z45 incorporated improvements like a progressive trigger and detachable barrel while retaining the MP40's stock and disassembly method. Though it didn't see sales to Germany, it was adopted by Spanish forces and exported in various calibers including 9mm Largo, 9mm Parabellum, .38 ACP, and .45 ACP. Production continued into the early 1960s before being succeeded by the Z62. The video thanks Movie Armaments Group for providing the example.
This video provides an in-depth look at the CETME C2, also known as the CB-64, a Spanish submachine gun heavily influenced by the Sterling SMG. The description highlights the C2's unique features, including its non-reciprocating charging handle with an integrated bolt lock, a bolt block that prevents full closure upon jarring, and a spring-loaded firing pin to avoid out-of-battery detonations. It was manufactured in both 9mm Parabellum and 9mm Largo. The video acknowledges the clever design while noting the uncomfortable folding stock as a drawback.
This video explores the Ecia Model 1930 family of pistols, designed by Juan Esperanza as competitors to the renowned Astra line. After parting ways with his former partner, Esperanza patented several pistol designs, including the Ecia Model 1930. These pistols were offered in three frame sizes and calibers (.25 ACP, .32 ACP, .380 ACP, and 9mm Largo), each featuring a double-action mechanism and a slightly higher magazine capacity than their Astra counterparts. Despite design improvements like a better grip angle, the Ecia pistols failed to gain significant traction due to the Spanish military's prior adoption of Astra and a lack of civilian interest, resulting in very low production numbers.
This video explores the Isard pistol, a rare firearm produced by Republican factions in the Spanish Civil War. Due to arms shortages, various workshops attempted to produce firearms, with the Isard being a notable example. It's described as a blowback-operated pistol based on 1911/Star designs, chambered in 9mm Largo. The video highlights variations between early and late models, with no more than 250 estimated to have been built. The presenter also recommends books on Star and Astra firearms.
This video provides an in-depth look at the Phillips & Rodgers M47 Medusa, a unique multicaliber revolver designed to chamber a wide variety of cartridges by utilizing a flexible extractor mechanism. The description details the innovative design that allows it to accommodate different cartridge lengths and headspaces, a challenge for revolvers compared to semi-automatics. It highlights the fragility of the extractor fingers as a potential weakness and lists several calibers tested, including .357 Magnum, .38 S&W, .380 Automatic, 9x20mm Browning Long, 9x19 Parabellum, 9mm Largo, 7.62mm Tokarev, and .32 ACP. The video also directs viewers to external resources for further historical information and mentions available merchandise.
This video examines the Spanish-made MP41/44, a licensed replica of the German Erma EMP submachine gun. The description details the EMP's development by Heinrich Vollmer, its initial design flaws, and how the rights were sold to Erma. It highlights the EMP's innovative double-feed magazine and simple disassembly, which influenced later designs like the MP38 and MP40. The video also covers the Spanish Civil War's impact and the subsequent licensed production of the MP41/44 in 9mm Largo by the La Coruna arsenal for Spanish military use, noting a key difference in the plunger-type safety.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Bergmann Mars 1903 Pistol. It highlights the innovative locking system designed by Louis Schmeisser, which was more cost-effective and reliable than previous designs. The description emphasizes the pistol's association with the powerful 9mm Bergmann (9mm Largo) cartridge and its significance as the most potent production pistol cartridge in continental Europe at the time. The video also touches upon Bergmann's struggle to scale production to meet initial Spanish military orders and the subsequent subcontracting challenges.
