This video delves into the Mannlicher Model 1896 pistol, highlighting its innovative design advancements over earlier models. It discusses the shift to a locked breech action and a bottlenecked cartridge to improve ballistics and handling. The description notes early blowback models were quickly replaced by locked systems. Key improvements in 1897 included the transition from a 7-round fixed magazine to a 6-round detachable magazine, though stripper clips remained an option. The video clarifies potential date confusion due to patents and commercial release timings, suggesting Mannlicher's focus on military contracts. It also mentions the availability of variations like longer barrels, shoulder stock lugs, and sporting carbines.
This video delves into the fascinating and rare Mannlicher 1894, a pioneering firearm notable for its blow-forward action and its inventor, Ferdinand Mannlicher, also known for the en-bloc clip and early semi-automatic rifles. Manufactured in limited quantities in 6.5mm and 7.8mm calibers, the 1894 was tested by various military forces, including the US military, but ultimately not adopted. Despite its advanced technology for the era, it didn't surpass traditional revolvers in practical military utility, marking it as an interesting, albeit unsuccessful, evolutionary dead-end in firearms development.
This video provides a detailed look at the Steyr-Mannlicher M1905 pistol, highlighting its design by Ferdinand Mannlicher and its use of the 7.65mm Mannlicher cartridge. The presenter discusses the pistol's elegant design, handling, and minimal recoil, noting the use of rare 1940s Argentine surplus ammunition which exhibits hard primers. The video also touches upon the pistol's unique, albeit practically insignificant, delayed blowback mechanism and showcases the rapid breech opening in slow motion. The Forgotten Weapons website is referenced for further information.
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