This video, titled "Exotic Slow Motion Malfunctions: Pedersen Rifle," focuses on showcasing and analyzing malfunctions of the Pedersen rifle. Utilizing slow-motion footage, the content highlights various jamming and failure issues experienced by this historical firearm. The description indicates a focus on the mechanical aspects of the rifle's operation and its propensity for malfunctions, with associated hashtags pointing to forgotten weapons and common firearm issues.
This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of topics, including international travel and customs, personal travel aspirations, and specific firearm-related discussions. Topics delve into ammo construction (half-brass), the rarity of closed-bolt SMGs and hexagonal barrels, economical machine guns, the FN49 in different calibers, sniper rifles for fictional Elbonia, and historical firearms like the 8mm Lebel Maxim and Ethiopian oddities. The discussion also touches on comparisons between the WWSD and M16, ideal French rifles for smokeless powder, a 2-Gun match choice (Carcano, Enfield, Arisaka), the CETME AMELI's limited success, a sought-after but elusive firearm, cartridge design theories, seemingly contradictory designs (M3 vs. PPSh-41), the manufacturing process of stamped parts, ideal firearm pairings for matches, a hypothetical Pedersen vs. Johnson scenario without the Garand, 'non-real' actions like Blish, printed magazines for rare guns, the future of 9mm and 5.56mm, the biggest military lesson from WWI, and whether Simonov saw an RSC rifle. The episode concludes with a fun question about unlimited ammo from Santa.
This video delves into the mechanics of toggle-action firearms, a unique locking system. It highlights its presence in iconic firearms like the Luger and Maxim/Vickers, while also acknowledging its application in shotguns, military rifles, sporting rifles, and submachine guns. The description explains that toggle actions typically function as a locked breech system, often unlocked by a secondary operating mechanism such as short recoil, but can also be the foundation for delayed blowback actions, exemplified by the Pedersen rifle. The video aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of this less common but historically significant firearm mechanism.
This Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons addresses a diverse range of firearm-related topics, including the status of their 'Pistols of the Warlords' book, the accuracy of open-bolt guns, historical arms development, reliability in harsh environments, and the potential impact of different design choices. The discussion also touches on specific firearms like the M1 Carbine, Webley WG revolver, and vz61 Skorpion. Additionally, the creator answers questions about optics, gun development dead ends, and even includes a brief mention of amateur radio.
This video delves into the General Liu rifle, China's early attempt at an indigenous semi-automatic infantry rifle before World War II. Designed by General Liu himself, the rifle utilized a gas-trap mechanism similar to the Danish Bang rifle. The Hanyang Arsenal was set to produce it, with machinery contracted from Pratt & Whitney. Despite successful testing of sample rifles, the project faltered due to General Liu's incapacitation before the production tooling arrived. The machinery was eventually repurposed, and the General Liu rifle never entered widespread production. The video also references related gas-operated rifles like the M1 Garand, Gewehr 41, and Pedersen designs for comparison.
This video delves into the history and development of the Winchester G30M rifle, a precursor to later designs. It details how David Marshall Williams, also known as "Carbine" Williams, took over development after Jonathan "Ed" Browning's death. Williams' key innovation was replacing Browning's annular gas piston with his own short-stroke tappet system, improving reliability. The G30M was submitted to Marine Corps trials in 1940, competing against the M1 Garand and Pedersen rifles. Despite demonstrating potential for faster and cheaper manufacturing, the G30M ultimately placed third in trials due to a higher number of malfunctions and broken parts compared to the Garand. Winchester continued development, leading to the M2 "seven and a half pound rifle", which will be covered in a subsequent video.
This video delves into the Japanese semi-automatic rifle trials of the early 1930s, specifically focusing on a rifle designed by Nippon Special Steel. The design is based on the Pedersen rifle and features a toggle-locked, gas-operated action with a forward-moving gas piston. The description highlights that 13 of these rifles were manufactured for trials, with four undergoing extensive testing, achieving over 100,000 rounds fired without extraction issues. While initially exhibiting accuracy problems that were later addressed, the rifle was eventually deemed equal in quality to another contender. The program was ultimately discontinued due to the escalation of the Sino-Japanese War. The example shown is missing its ten-round detachable box magazine.
This video explores the White Prototype gas-operated rifle, a competitor in the 1929 and 1930 US Army trials against the Garand and Pedersen rifles. While this specific gas-operated design did not advance in testing, the description highlights that White's gas system was later adopted for the M14 rifle, showcasing its eventual influence and historical significance. The video focuses on this early, unsuccessful prototype.
This YouTube video showcases slow-motion footage of the .276 Pedersen Rifle being fired. It highlights the unique aspects of this historical firearm and also captures a single malfunction on high-speed camera. The description directs viewers to a more comprehensive video on the same rifle, suggesting this is a dedicated compilation of slow-motion shooting sequences.
This video explores the Vickers factory Pedersen PA Carbine, a less common variant of the Pedersen rifle. The description highlights that the carbine shares the same mechanism as the rifle but features a shorter barrel and a modified stock. It suggests these carbines were intended for cavalry or sportsmen seeking a more compact and manageable firearm, noting its resemblance to a sporterized rifle, though it is an original factory configuration. The video also references previous content on other Pedersen long gun variants.
This video features a shooting session with a rare Vickers-Pedersen Model PB rifle chambered in .276 Pedersen. The video highlights the historical context of this early Vickers production, noting it was an attempt to market the Pedersen rifle internationally before changes led to the PA model. The session involved approximately 60 rounds of original 1920s Frankfort Arsenal .276 Pedersen ammunition, with participants including contributors from The Firearm Blog (TFB). The discussion touches on key differences between the PB and PA models, such as the reversible clip and ejection mechanism.
This video features a review and range test of the rare Pedersen model PB Autoloader rifle, with a focus on its unique action. Special guests Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons and Nathanial F. of TFB join the hosts, Alex and Patrick. They aim to discover how the rifle shoots, using ammunition that is approximately 80 years old. The description also highlights a comparison video by Ian McCollum and thanks Ventura Munitions for their support, encouraging viewers to check out the TFBTV Patreon page.
