This video analyzes a fascinating firearm from the "Pistols of the Warlords" series: a Shanghai Arsenal copy of the FN 1900. The description details the history of the Shanghai Arsenal, from its founding in 1865 as a joint British-Chinese venture to its production of various firearms, including copies of the Remington Rolling Block and Mannlicher rifles. It highlights the excellent craftsmanship of the FN 1900 copy, produced between 1916 and 1921, with potential production numbers in the tens of thousands. Markings, including the serial number, arsenal name, and a date based on the 1911 Chinese Revolution (example from 1919), are discussed.
This video from Forgotten Weapons showcases a fascinating Royal Irish Constabulary (RIA) find: a Mannlicher 1888 rifle that has been field-modified into a carbine and adapted to accept a Type 30 Japanese Arisaka bayonet. The presenter speculates the modifications likely occurred in China during the 1910s or 1920s. The video highlights the unique nature of this custom firearm, often seen with firearms that have undergone battlefield or post-service modifications.
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