This video explores the Stamm-Saurer Model 1913, a rare long-recoil prototype rifle developed in Switzerland. The presenter details Hans Stamm's work at the Saurer company, focusing on this second-pattern semiauto rifle which emerged after his earlier Model 1907 straight-pull rifle was unsuccessful. The prototype was offered to Swiss and Belgian militaries but ultimately rejected, with WWI halting further adoption possibilities. The video also references previous Stamm designs and thanks the Swiss Shooting Museum in Bern for access to the rare firearms.
This video delves into the history and design of the Stamm-Saurer Model 1907, a Swiss straight-pull bolt-action rifle. Developed by Hans Stamm for Saurer, an automotive company venturing into firearms, the rifle was intended to compete in Swiss military trials. Despite facing no technical issues, it was ultimately outcompeted by a more established design from WF Bern. The video discusses Saurer's unsuccessful attempts at domestic adoption and international sales, further hampered by the outbreak of World War I. The presenter expresses gratitude to the Swiss Shooting Museum for access to rare examples of the rifle.
This video explores the fascinating Stamm-Zeller 1902, a Swiss straight-pull rifle design that was ingeniously converted into a semi-automatic system. Developed by Hans Stamm for Zeller et Cie, this rifle featured a long-stroke gas piston and a rotating bolt. Despite its elegant design and potential for adaptation to existing straight-pull actions like the Swiss G96, the Swiss military ultimately rejected it, leading Zeller to discontinue its weapons division. The video highlights the rifle's unique historical context and its potential as a precursor to later self-loading designs, with thanks to the Swiss Shooting Museum for access.
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