This video announces updates to the "Pistols of the Warlords" Kickstarter campaign, highlighting the addition of Dolf Goldsmith's monograph "Arming the Dragon" as a standalone pledge option. The book, originally planned as softcover, will now be a hardcover due to high demand. Existing pledges for Collector's Editions will receive a hardcover copy of "Arming the Dragon" included for free. The announcement also promotes a final livestream event celebrating the campaign's closing hours, featuring discussions on Chinese firearms and themed cocktails.
This video delves into the intricacies of translating firearm-related terms, specifically focusing on the "Warlord Era" of Chinese history and its connection to pistols. The creator discusses their new book, "Pistols of the Warlords," and the collaborative effort with Henry Chan of 9 Hole Reviews to accurately translate Chinese markings. The conversation highlights the linguistic nuances of Chinese and how regional differences impact title translations, using the example of how "Saving Private Ryan" is known in Hong Kong. The video touches upon the challenges and insights gained from this translation process, particularly for the book's title.
This video features a range test of a Shanghai Model 1900 Pistol-Carbine, a firearm from the Chinese Warlord Era. The presenter, who recently released a Kickstarter for "Pistols of the Warlords," uses the Backup Gun Match to test the pistol's performance. The description notes that these were well-made guns from a legitimate factory arsenal. The presenter mentions only having one magazine and no shoulder stock for the firearm, adding an element of challenge to the test.
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