Videos tagged with Ottoman Empire

This YouTube video, titled 'Minute of Mae: Ottoman Mauser 1903', focuses on a specific historical firearm. It is presented as a segment of a larger 'Primer episode,' with links provided for supporting the creator on Patreon and SubscribeStar, as well as purchasing merchandise. The description encourages viewers to check out the full Primer episode for more content. The video likely offers a detailed look at the Ottoman Mauser 1903, its features, history, and possibly its performance.

This video examines the exceptionally rare Ottoman-contract S&W New Model No. 3 revolver chambered in .44 Henry Rimfire. Unlike the standard centerfire production, these revolvers were specifically requested by the Ottoman Empire to utilize the same rimfire ammunition as their existing 1866 Henry rifles. The Ottomans acquired these rimfire No. 3s, including the New Model variant, between 1874 and 1883. The video highlights the unique nature of this rimfire production run, contrasting it with the more common centerfire versions.

This video showcases a rare Turkish Model 1903/30 Short Rifle, a modernized Mauser carbine. Originally a 1903 model chambered in 7.65mm Mauser, it was updated in the 1930s to fire 8mm Mauser ammunition, received longer barrels, and features a unique folding bayonet. The description highlights historical details such as receiver notches for the larger cartridge and pre-Arabic numeral markings, indicating its transition from earlier Ottoman/Turkish Mauser production.

This video delves into the Mannlicher 1900 Standard pistol, a transitional design aimed at improving upon the earlier 1896 model. With a limited production run of around 250 units, the 1900 model aimed for military contracts but ultimately fell short. Key features include a prominent manual thumb safety and a disassembly process requiring a screwdriver, which would be refined in the subsequent 1901 pattern. The video highlights several magnificently engraved examples of the Mannlicher 1900, presented to European royalty, specifically Sultan Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire and Wilhelm II of the German Empire, as well as a lesser example gifted to one of Abdul Hamid's adjutants. These ornate pieces underscore Mannlicher's efforts to secure military adoption of the design.

This video delves into the history and significance of the Turkish Conehammer C96 Mauser pistol. It highlights the 'cone hammer' as the initial commercial variant, distinguished by its distinctive hammer design. The description details a substantial order of 1,000 of these pistols by Sultan Abdul Hamid II of the Ottoman Empire for his palace guard, noted for their Farsi numbering and matching shoulder stocks. The narrative traces the pistol's service life, from its initial limited distribution under the Sultan to its wider use by the military and police after the 1908/9 revolution, including service in World War One and post-war surplus availability. The video touches on the pistol's rarity due to extensive use.

This video delves into the history and unique modifications of Turkish Vickers machine guns, tracing their origins from World War I to World War II. It highlights the Ottoman Empire's adoption of the Maxim machine gun due to British actions, and later, the significant provision of Vickers guns by Britain to Turkey to foster an alliance. The discussion focuses on the "widgets" added by the Turks, including rechambering to 8x57mm Mauser, the addition of anti-aircraft sights, ZF12 optical sights, MG 08/15 drum brackets, and upgraded tripods for enhanced stability and anti-aircraft capabilities.

This WWI Primer documentary delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Ottoman 1890 and its German capture counterpart. Presented by C&Rsenal, the episode features Othais and Mae exploring this historical firearm. The series aims to cover WWI firearms in honor of the centennial anniversary, with new episodes released every other Tuesday. Supporting links for Patreon, Substar, merchandise, and recommended reading are provided.

This is a short segment from a larger 'Primer' episode focusing on the Ottoman Mauser 1887 rifle. The description encourages viewers to check out the full episode for more content. It also provides links for supporting the creators via Patreon and Substar, as well as a link to their merchandise shop. The video likely covers historical aspects, design features, or potentially operational details of this specific firearm.

This video explores the fascinating history of British surplus Martini parts being rebuilt and assembled into rifles and carbines in Cairo, Egypt, at the Citadel Armory between 1903 and 1908. These firearms, intended for Egyptian security forces under British influence, were assembled using parts from various sources, with original British markings often removed and replaced by Egyptian markings indicating the Citadel and the date of assembly. The description highlights that while these guns often show signs of heavy use, they were built from legitimate British factory parts and remain quality firearms, representing an interesting, often overlooked, piece of historical arms development and production.

This video delves into the brutal history of Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Tepes, a notorious figure from history. The description highlights his infamous methods of dealing with enemies, emphasizing the violent and grizzly nature of his reign. The content is provided by the Royal Armouries, a museum dedicated to arms and armour, suggesting a historical and educational focus rather than a modern firearms demonstration.

This WWI Primer episode from C&Rsenal delves into the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the German Gewehr 1888, also known as the "Commission Rifle." The rifle, Germany's first smokeless powder firearm, fired the 7.92x57mm cartridge and had a 5-round capacity. It played a secondary role in WWI for Germany and a more active role in the Ottoman Empire. The video features insights from Othais and Mae, with contributions from The Great War, DrakeGmbH (ammunition), Shoot Logic (range), Melissa Hyman (music), and Georgy (archival). Support for the channel is available through Patreon, SubscribeStar, and merchandise.