This video examines a Chinese warlord-era copy of the FN Model 1900, manufactured by the Nanjing Arsenal. The arsenal, established in 1864, produced a variety of goods and these FN 1900 copies were made in the late 1910s, with observed dates of 1919 and 1920. Chinese sources suggest production began earlier, around 1913. The description also promotes the presenter's book, "Pistols of the Warlords."
This video analyzes a fascinating firearm from the "Pistols of the Warlords" series: a Shanghai Arsenal copy of the FN 1900. The description details the history of the Shanghai Arsenal, from its founding in 1865 as a joint British-Chinese venture to its production of various firearms, including copies of the Remington Rolling Block and Mannlicher rifles. It highlights the excellent craftsmanship of the FN 1900 copy, produced between 1916 and 1921, with potential production numbers in the tens of thousands. Markings, including the serial number, arsenal name, and a date based on the 1911 Chinese Revolution (example from 1919), are discussed.
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