This YouTube video focuses on the Ithaca Model 37, specifically highlighting its connection to the Vietnam War and its unique 'slam-fire' mechanism. The description emphasizes the historical significance and the operational aspect of this particular shotgun.
This video delves into the rare Union Semiauto Revolver, manufactured in Toledo, Ohio, prior to World War I. Unlike the premium Webley-Fosbery, the Union was designed to be an inexpensive alternative to traditional revolvers, chambered in .32 S&W Short with a 5-round cylinder. The video highlights its mechanical similarities to the Webley but notes its lower manufacturing standards. It discusses the Union's limited production of around 300 units, attributed to its high manufacturing cost ($10 retail) which made it uncompetitive against cheaper revolvers and more advanced semiautomatics like the Colt/Browning Model 1906. The design is credited to Charles Lefever, son of the noted shotgun builder.
This NRA Gun of the Week video features a comprehensive review of the Tisas 1911A1 US Army pistol. The video highlights its faithful reproduction of the WWII-era M1911A1, detailing its design enhancements such as an enhanced trigger, arched mainspring housing, and grip safety spur. It notes the inclusion of Series 70 lockwork as the only deviation from the original design. The review praises the pistol's fit and finish, hammer-forged barrel, and flawless range performance. The video suggests it's a great option for military arms enthusiasts and budget-conscious gunsmiths due to its mil-spec configuration and affordable price.
This "I Have This Old Gun" segment from American Rifleman Television focuses on the Remington Rand M1911A1 pistol. It details the U.S. government's need to scale up firearm production during World War II and highlights the role of Remington Rand, along with four other companies, in manufacturing the iconic M1911 sidearm. The video explains the evolution of the design to the M1911A1 standard in 1926 and notes that Remington Rand produced approximately 900,000 of these .45 ACP semi-automatic pistols for the war effort.
This video delves into the history and features of the Ithaca Auto & Burglar, a pistol-style shotgun popular before the National Firearms Act of 1934. It highlights the gun's short barrels, pistol grip stock, and variations in caliber and stock design over its production run. The description details how the NFA's hefty tax effectively ended the civilian sale of such firearms, marking them as historical curiosities due to their limited legal accessibility post-1934.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Union Automatic Revolver, a lesser-known firearm produced in Toledo, Ohio before World War I. The description highlights its comparison to the more famous Webley-Fosbery, noting the Union's simplified design, chambering in .32 S&W Short, and its intention to compete with inexpensive revolvers. Despite its unique design, patented by Charles Lefever, manufacturing costs proved too high, leading to a limited production run of approximately 300 units before the effort was abandoned. The video examines its place in firearm history, distinct from Lefever Arms.
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