This episode of "What is this Weapon" features Forgotten Weapons' Ian McCollum and Royal Armouries' Jonathan Ferguson participating in a friendly competition. They present six antique firearms from the Royal Armouries collection, aiming to find the most unusual ones. The video breaks down the competition into rounds focusing on primary weapons, sidearms, and secondary weapons, showcasing a variety of historical firearms. Viewers are encouraged to engage in the comments section and support the Royal Armouries through donations or membership.
This "From the Vault" episode from Brownells Gun Techs features a detailed look at the rare Schwarzlose Model 1898 Pistol. Designed by Andreas Wilhelm Schwarzlose, this early semi-automatic pistol, despite its 19th-century origins, showcases surprisingly modern features like a striker-fired mechanism, a visual cocking indicator, a thumb safety, a slide release, and a detachable magazine. Chambered in 7.63x25mm Mauser, the same caliber as the Broomhandle Mauser, the pistol's design is compared to contemporary firearms and even elements found in modern handguns like the Glock and S&W M&P, as well as the AR-15 and Auto-Mag for its rotary bolt. The video highlights the pistol's advanced engineering and ergonomic design, while also noting its limited production run and lack of commercial success.
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