This video explores the Stamm-Saurer Model 1913, a rare long-recoil prototype rifle developed in Switzerland. The presenter details Hans Stamm's work at the Saurer company, focusing on this second-pattern semiauto rifle which emerged after his earlier Model 1907 straight-pull rifle was unsuccessful. The prototype was offered to Swiss and Belgian militaries but ultimately rejected, with WWI halting further adoption possibilities. The video also references previous Stamm designs and thanks the Swiss Shooting Museum in Bern for access to the rare firearms.
This video from Forgotten Weapons examines the rare Model 1907 Mosin Nagant carbine, a shortened version developed after the Russo-Japanese War to provide a more manageable rifle for troops not in direct infantry roles. Produced from 1907 to 1914 at the Izhevsk Arsenal, the Model 1907 features a shorter 20-inch barrel, different handguard, and modified sights compared to the standard M1891. The video details two patterns of the rear sight, updated to accommodate Spitzer ammunition, and the addition of a recoil bolt. Despite its intended purpose, the carbine was noted for intense flash and recoil and was ultimately less successful, with production ceasing at the start of World War I. The presenter thanks the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels for access to this historical firearm.
This video delves into the Model 1907/15 Berthier, France's standard infantry rifle during World War I. It details the rifle's development from the 1907 Colonial Berthier, highlighting modifications like the bayonet lug and bolt handle changes. The video discusses production figures from various arsenals, including St. Etienne, Chatellerault, and Delauney Belleville, as well as the failed Remington contract. It also touches upon the tactical disadvantage of the Berthier's 3-round capacity and the subsequent development of the 1916 pattern.
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