This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the French Model 1935A pistol. It details the French military's search for a new sidearm in the post-WWI era, culminating in the adoption of the 1935A, designed by Charles Petter. The video highlights its inspiration from John Moses Browning's Model 1911 and its own unique design elements. The segment also covers the pistol's brief service before the German occupation of France during WWII, where it was adopted by the Wehrmacht as the Pistole 625 F. It further touches upon the pistol's post-war production and its use in conflicts like the Indochina War, mentioning its influence on subsequent firearm designs.
This video provides a side-by-side comparison of the French 1935A and 1935S pistols. The reviewer tests their accuracy at 10 yards, performance on a steel plate at 30 yards, and rapid-fire capabilities at 5 yards. Both pistols were officially adopted by the French military and share the 7.65mm French Long cartridge and a Browning-type tilting barrel action, though their internal mechanics differ. The reviewer expresses a personal preference for the 1935A due to its more predictable trigger and comfortable grip. The availability of quality 7.65mm French Long ammunition is also highlighted.
This video delves into the Danish m/49 service pistol, a firearm adopted by Denmark in 1949. The description highlights its origins as the Swiss SIG P210, a pistol renowned for its exceptional quality and engineering, stemming from the design principles of the French 1935A. The P210 is detailed as a single-stack, single-action 9x19mm pistol featuring a self-contained fire control group and full-length slide rails for enhanced accuracy. The video notes that a significant number of these pistols were later surplussed and acquired by Hammerli for resale. The content is presented by Forgotten Weapons, with links to their Patreon and merchandise.
This video explores two Swiss prototype pistols from the post-WWII era: the W+F Bern P43 and the SIG P44/8. Both are based on the Browning short-recoil tilting barrel mechanism. The P44 is a precursor to the highly regarded SIG P210, stemming from Charles Petter's French MAS 35A design. The P44/8 specifically refers to the single-stack, 8-round variant, with a 16-round version also mentioned. The video highlights key mechanical differences, particularly in the trigger systems, offering insight into Swiss handgun development during a transitional period for military sidearms.
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