This video provides an in-depth look at the Model 74 "Carpați", a Romanian-made pistol that is a direct clone of the Walther PP. Commissioned by the Romanian secret police in 1972, the project aimed to produce a domestic firearm based on the German design. The analysis covers the pistol's specifications, including its aluminum alloy frame, 90.5mm barrel, .32 ACP chambering, single/double action operation, and decocting lever. It also discusses its magazine capacity, intended lifespan, and production history from 1974 until the early 1990s. The video touches upon the post-communism Model 95 variants and mentions the pistol's use by Romanian police and military, as well as its export. The role of ANCA, the Romanian national firearms collectors' association, is also highlighted.
This video explores the innovative 1885 Dimancea revolver, a unique hammerless design featuring rotating sprockets instead of a traditional hammer. Developed by Romanian officer Haralamb Dimancea, the design was produced by Gatling Arms Company in England and tested by the Romanian and French militaries, but ultimately not adopted. The video details its .38 caliber, 6-shot configuration, double-action-only operation, and its complex yet ultimately unbeneficial mechanism compared to conventional revolvers.
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