Videos tagged with Early Automatic Pistols

This video provides a special presentation offering an overview of semiautomatic pistols that entered serial production before 1900. It aims to contextualize the early development of automatic pistols by examining these historical firearms together. The description links to individual videos for detailed looks at specific models, including the Volcanic, Luger, Schwarzlose 1898, Mannlicher 1894 and 1896, and various Bergmann models, as well as the Salvatore-Dormus and Schonberger-Laumann.

This video explores the history of the first true automatic pistols, delving into early repeating pistols like the Volcanic and Austrian designs from the 1880s. It highlights early blowback automatics such as the Laumann and Schonberger-Laumann, as well as designs from scratch like the Dormus. The video acknowledges the C93 Borchardt as the first commercially successful automatic pistol and discusses other functional yet unsuccessful early designs. It also links to related videos on early automatic pistol cartridges, the development of the Luger, and the 1911.

This video delves into the historical context of early automatic pistol cartridges, examining their availability and the reasons behind their adoption or commercial success. The discussion spans cartridges available before 1900, those introduced between 1900-1904, and subsequent developments up to 1910. It highlights how ballistic performance (e.g., 7.63mm Mauser) and the popularity of the firearm itself (e.g., Browning 1900 and .32 ACP) influenced cartridge success. The video also references specific early automatic pistols, providing links to more in-depth content on those models.

This video explores the Smith & Wesson Model 1913, a pivotal early automatic pistol developed under Joe Wesson's leadership. The description details its unique features, including a hinged barrel, a light bolt with a disconnector, manual and grip safeties, and its proprietary .35 S&W cartridge. The video also touches upon the later simplified version chambered in .32 ACP and its limited production. It highlights the historical significance of this model as Smith & Wesson's initial foray into the semi-automatic pistol market.

This video explores the Little Tom pistol, designed by Alois Tomiška. It highlights the pistol's unique reloading system and its distinction as the world's first commercially produced DAO (Double-Action Only) automatic pistol. Produced in .25 ACP and .32 ACP calibers during the 1920s, the Little Tom predates the Walther PP as a double-action automatic. Despite its innovations, the pistol was not as popular as its Walther counterparts, with a total production of around 35,000 units. The video also mentions Tomiška's later work at the CZ factory, contributing to the development of CZ pistols.

This video delves into the history and design of the Bergmann 1896 pistol, also known as the No.3. It highlights Bergmann's status as a relatively unknown but successful manufacturer of early automatic pistols. The video discusses how a delayed blowback patent was refined by Louis Schmeisser into the 1896 model, which was offered in multiple calibers (5mm No.2, 6.5mm No.3, and 8mm No.4). It also touches upon the evolution of the design into a locked-breech variant chambered for the 9x23mm cartridge, noting its continued use into World War II. The description links to the creator's Patreon for further content.

This video explores the prototype 1895 Krnka Semiauto Pistol, specifically serial number 7. It highlights this firearm as the precursor to the 1907 Roth-Steyr cavalry pistol. The description includes a link to Forgotten Weapons for further information and credits Dylan Benson for the theme music.

This video features a Bergmann-Bayard M1910/21 pistol being taken to the range. The description acknowledges wind noise affecting audio quality and provides a link for further information on the Bergmann firearm, specifically directing viewers to a page on "forgottenweapons.com" about early automatic pistols. The content focuses on showcasing the firearm in a shooting environment.

This video offers a general overview of early automatic pistol designs, focusing on three specific models: the Bergmann-Bayard M1910/21, the C96 "Broomhandle" Mauser, and the Astra M900. It aims to highlight their common features and characteristics, providing a historical perspective on the development of automatic handguns.