This video delves into the fascinating history of the Luger pistol's trials with the Dutch military starting around 1899. It covers early tests of various semi-automatic pistols, including the Roth, Borchardt, Mauser, and Mannlicher, before focusing on the Luger. The description details the testing of both long-barreled and short-barreled Lugers in 9mm and 7.65mm calibers. A significant aspect highlighted is the development of a "Dutch Model" with specific markings and an improved coil mainspring, which DWM later adopted. The narrative culminates in the Dutch War Minister's adoption of the Luger, only for the decision to be controversially overturned by Parliament due to perceived safety concerns, leading to continued revolver production.
This American Rifleman TV segment, "I Have This Old Gun," focuses on the Dutch Luger, a variant of the German-designed Luger semi-automatic service pistol utilized by the Dutch military. The video delves into the features and historical context of this specific firearm.
This video explores the evolution of the Dutch-made AR-10 rifle, produced by Artillerie Inrichtingen under license from Armalite. Eugene Stoner designed the original rifle, but Dutch manufacturing was crucial for wider production. The video showcases three distinct patterns: Cuban, Sudanese, and Portuguese, highlighting the gradual changes in design aimed at increasing durability and features, often at the cost of increased weight. These examples demonstrate the rifle's development from early pre-Dutch military trials to later iterations.
This video explores the diverse world of the Dutch M95 Mannlicher carbine, highlighting its evolution and variations used by specialist troops within the Dutch military. Initially designed for artillery, cavalry, bicycle, engineers, and colonial service, efforts to standardize these carbines during WWI saw limited success. By WWII, the Dutch military had at least 13 distinct M95 carbine variants in service, showcasing a complex history of specialized firearms development.
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