This video is a book review of "Vom Ursprung der Selbstladepistole" (Origins of the Automatic Pistol) by Josef Mötz and Joschi Schuy. The book, written in German, focuses on early manually operated and self-loading pistols from Austro-Hungarian designs. It covers a wide range of manufacturers, from well-known names like Mannlicher and Bergmann to lesser-known ones. The reviewer emphasizes the book's historical information, photographs, and patent details, recommending it as an indispensable resource for anyone interested in early handguns. The description also provides links to purchase the book from Amazon and the publisher directly, as well as a Patreon link.
This YouTube video features Mae firing the WWI-era Frommer Stop pistol. It is presented as a segment of a larger episode, with links provided to the full content and support channels (Patreon and Substar). The video focuses on the historical firearm and its operation, likely showcasing its performance and characteristics.
This video explores the Roth-Theodorovic Prototype Pistol, a rare firearm developed in Austria. The pistol's lineage traces back to Georg Roth's company, which acquired the patent from inventor Wasa Theodorovic and had it developed by engineer Karel Krnka. Approximately 80 of these pistols were produced, with each exhibiting unique developmental improvements. This particular example, serial number 77, showcases a refined fire control system with single/double action and a decocker, along with a non-factory grip safety patented by Tambour and installed by a contemporary gunsmith. The video also references related Roth-Steyr models and Frommer pistols, highlighting the design's influence.
This video provides a slow-motion examination of the Frommer/Femaru 37M pistol. It details the firearm's lineage as the final design by Rudolf Frommer, its single-action blowback operation, and its chambering in .380 ACP, with a mention of a .32 ACP variant used by Germany that also included a manual thumb safety. The description highlights its adoption by the Hungarian military in 1937 as a replacement for the more expensive 29M, noting that the 29M itself was a scaled-up version of the Frommer Lilliput. The video aims to showcase the mechanical aspects of this historical firearm.
This video documents an attempted range test of a Frommer 1910 pistol. The owner, after acquiring scarce 7.65mm Frommer (Short) ammunition, heads to the range with high hopes. Unfortunately, the test-firing proves unsuccessful due to a weak hammer spring preventing primer detonation. The video also touches on the absence of a firing pin safety and potential issues with the slide short-cycling. The owner identifies the need to replace the firing pin spring and acknowledges potential problems with the magazine's feed lips as further obstacles to getting the pistol functioning properly for video recording.
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