This video explores the Schulhof Model 1887, a manually operated ring-trigger pistol designed by Josef Schulhof in the 1880s. Schulhof was a prominent Austrian designer of early semi-automatic pistol concepts. The 1887 model features a spring-loaded rotating bolt and a 6-round rotary magazine, intended for open-bolt firing similar to a double-action revolver but with the capability of being carried loaded with a manual safety. The video highlights its place in early firearm development, comparing it conceptually to the American Volcanic system and noting its eventual obsolescence with the advent of more practical self-loading pistols in the late 1890s.
This video analyzes the Schulhof 1884, Type IIa Manual Repeating Pistol, a rare firearm designed by Austrian Josef Schulhof. The pistol features a toggle lock mechanism similar to Winchester rifles and a tubular magazine loaded via a gate. The Type IIa improved upon the Type I by separating the trigger from the ring trigger for better control and accuracy. Approximately 50 of these 1884 models were produced, with variations in magazine types, including rotary and en bloc clip fed examples. Despite failing to gain military or commercial traction, these pistols represent an important evolutionary step in self-loading handgun development.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Schulhof 1887 Repeating Pistol, an experimental firearm from Austria. The presenter highlights Josef Schulhof's contributions to early repeating handgun design in the 1880s. The video details the 1887 model's features, including its .320 British revolver cartridge chambering, an 8-round tubular magazine in the grip, a finger ring cycling mechanism, and a sheath-type trigger. It offers a detailed internal view by opening the sideplate, explaining its operational intricacies.
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