This video showcases the Daly Arms "Tom Thumb," a unique and tiny .22 rimfire revolver believed to be from the 1870s or 1880s. Imported by Daly Arms of New York and manufactured in Belgium, this antique firearm is notable for its unusual ring trigger, which appears impractically small. The description highlights its chambering for black powder .22 rimfire cartridges and draws a comparison to other small revolvers of the era, like the Colt New Line. The video explores the historical context and design peculiarities of this rare piece, emphasizing the mystery behind its trigger design.
This video provides an in-depth look at two historically significant early semiautomatic pistols: the Laumann 1891 and the Schonberger-Laumann 1894. The presenter details Josef Laumann's pioneering work in adapting ring-trigger designs to a blowback semiautomatic system, nearly achieving the first self-loading pistol. The video showcases examples of both the 1891 model and the two distinct patterns of the 1894 model, developed with financial backing from the Schonberger brothers. While these designs didn't see mass production, they represent crucial steps in the evolution of handgun technology.
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