This video analyzes the M1921 "Bolo" Mauser pistol. Drawing from Wikipedia, the description details its manufacturing period from 1920-1921 and mass production from 1921-1930. Key features include smaller grips and a shorter 99mm barrel, chambered in 7.63x25mm Mauser. The "Bolo" gained notoriety for its widespread use by armies in the Baltic region, including Poles, Lithuanians, German Freikorps, and White Russians. It was also adopted by the Bolshevik government and the Red Army, leading to its distinctive nickname. The "Bolo" model's compact size also made it a popular choice for concealed carry.
This video delves into the Mauser M1921 "Bolo" Mauser pistol. The description highlights its manufacturing period from 1920-1921 for commercial sale, followed by mass production from 1921-1930. It details the pistol's adoption by various military and paramilitary groups in the Baltic region, including Poles, Lithuanians, German Freikorps, and White Russians. Notably, the "Bolo" Mauser was also acquired in large numbers by the Bolshevik government and the Red Army, leading to its distinctive nickname. The description also points out its popularity for concealed carry due to its shorter barrel and smaller size.
This video examines a Chinese Warlord-era pistol, a knockoff of the Spanish Bestigui Model H. The Bestigui Model H was itself a simplified copy of the Mauser C96, a popular handgun in China during the 1920s. The video highlights the visual replication of the C96 and the simplified lockwork of the Bestigui. It also mentions the fully automatic MM31 variant and that both were widely copied by domestic Chinese arsenals and artisans. The video showcases a copy of the Model H and its accompanying stripper clip bandolier. The creator also promotes their new book on Chinese Warlord-era pistols and their other platforms.
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