Videos tagged with John Pedersen

This video explores the Pedersen Device, a fascinating but ultimately unrealized World War I firearm modification. Designed by John Pedersen, it aimed to transform the Springfield 1903 rifle into a rapid-firing, box-magazine-fed submachine gun firing pistol-caliber ammunition. The war's end prevented its widespread adoption, leaving only a few examples, including one housed at the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, VA. The video highlights this unique piece of firearms history and encourages viewers to visit the museum.

This video delves into the history and notable aspects of the Remington Model 10 Trench Shotgun, a weapon used during World War I. The content touches upon its effectiveness in trench warfare, its design features like the bayonet lug and heat shield, and its reputation. The video includes a 70-yard headshot test and a demonstration of shooting a grenade out of the sky, along with discussions on the gun's issues and its appeal. It also features trivia about the "Trench Sweeper" and pop culture references.

This video showcases the rare Pedersen Device, officially designated the "U.S. Automatic Pistol, Caliber .30, Model of 1918." Developed by John Pedersen during WWI, this device converts a bolt-action Springfield M1903 rifle into a semi-automatic, pistol-caliber weapon with a 40-round magazine, offering submachine gun-like performance for close combat. The description highlights the device's scarcity due to mass destruction of manufactured units and ammunition. It also draws parallels to modern conversion kits like the CMMG .22 LR AR-15 kit, while detailing the rifle modifications required. The video touches upon the .30 Pedersen cartridge's lineage and its influence on later French and modern ammunition.

This TFBTV video provides a field strip of the Remington R51 pistol, a re-release of the John Pedersen-designed Model 51. Despite previous less-than-ideal reviews of the R51, the video focuses on its unique hesitation-locked mechanism during disassembly. The content aims to show any wear on the internal components of the firearm. The description also thanks Ventura Munitions and Proxibid for their support and encourages viewers to check out TFBTV's Patreon page.

This video compares two rare Pedersen Garand rifles, the GX and GY, highlighting their key differences. John Pedersen, after his toggle-locked designs were rejected, created copies of the M1 Garand in the late 1930s. The GX and GY series, each with only 10-12 examples made, feature distinct modifications. The primary distinctions lie in their clips and gas systems. The earlier GX utilizes a unique Pedersen-designed clip, whereas the later GY adopts the standard M1 Garand clip. Furthermore, the GX initially featured a gas trap system, similar to early Garand development, which was later retrofitted to a standard gas port system, mirroring the M1 Garand's own evolution. These differences are crucial for understanding their historical development and potential military adoption.

This video showcases the T3E2 trials variant of the .276-caliber Garand rifle, a prototype developed for US Army testing in 1932. It details the competition between John Pedersen's toggle-action rifle and John Garand's gas-operated design, both chambered in Pedersen's .276 cartridge and utilizing 10-round en bloc clips. This specific rifle, serial number 15, was one of twenty made for field trials. Although the Garand design was initially favored, General MacArthur's veto of the .276 caliber, due to logistical and economic concerns regarding existing .30-06 ammunition stockpiles, led to the adoption of the .30 caliber M1 Garand. The video highlights this particular .276 caliber T3E2 Garand as a "sweet-handling piece of machinery."

This video explores the Japanese Pedersen rifle, a fascinating iteration of John Pedersen's toggle-locked rifle design that was experimented with by Japan in the early to mid-1930s. Unlike the US trial versions, this particular rifle, serial number 8, features a scope mounting rail and a rotary magazine instead of the familiar en bloc clip. The description highlights Pedersen's efforts to find international adopters after failing to secure US military adoption. The rifle's functionality is noted as being similar to other Pedersen designs, but with this distinct magazine difference.

This video explores the extensive and often overlooked work of John Pedersen, a highly regarded firearm designer. Despite his significant contributions, Pedersen is frequently associated only with his less successful toggle-locked rifle or the WWI Pedersen Device that never saw combat. The video highlights Pedersen's many successful sporting rifles and shotguns that remain recognizable and appreciated by shooters today. By examining a collection of Pedersen's firearms at Rock Island, the creator aims to provide a comprehensive overview of his design legacy, showcasing a range of his impactful creations.

This video focuses on the rare Pedersen Model GY and GX rifles, essentially modified M1 Garand copies developed by John Pedersen. Following his failure in earlier Army rifle trials, Pedersen created these rifles as a final bid for a US military contract. The video highlights their functional similarities to the Garand, including its gas system and rotating bolt, while also pointing out Pedersen's unique modifications such as spiral barrel fluting, stock cooling slots, and an adjustable rear sight drum. The scarcity of these rifles, with fewer than 10 ever produced, is emphasized, along with the excellent condition of the featured example at Rock Island Auction, still packed in cosmoline.

This video explores the Pedersen Selfloading Rifle, a competitor to the iconic M1 Garand for US military adoption. It details John Pedersen's background and design principles, including his innovative toggle-locking mechanism and the specialized .276 Pedersen cartridge. The description highlights the cartridge lubrication issue as a key factor in why the Garand was chosen. The video also touches on the limited production of the Pedersen rifle by Vickers in England, making them rare collector's items, and Pedersen's overall legacy as a highly regarded firearm designer.