This video focuses on two historical Swiss military firearms: the M1900 Short Rifle and the M1905 Cavalry Carbine, both part of the Schmidt-Rubin family of rifles. The title highlights their 'short' versions, suggesting a focus on their specific designs and potential differences from standard models. The description reinforces the topic with relevant hashtags like #forgottenweapons and specific model years.
This video showcases the rare and elegant 1905 Steyr-Mannlicher Pistol, a firearm noted for its innovative delayed blowback operating system. The host, Keith Ford from Brownells, highlights its historical significance, having served in the Austro-Hungarian and Argentinian militaries. The description draws a parallel to the C96 Mauser and mentions the difficulty in finding ammunition for its unique 7.63mm Mannlicher cartridge, with details on custom loading efforts. The pistol is described as a beautiful, almost futuristic-looking collector's piece.
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