This video delves into experimental .38 caliber automatic pistols designed by White, predating his more well-known 1907 submission. It showcases two distinct prototypes, both featuring short recoil actions. One design incorporates a C96-style locking block, while the other utilizes a rotating barrel mechanism. The description highlights these as unusual and visually interesting designs, referencing a patent filed in 1905 that covers their unique features.
This video examines the Bjorgum 1905 Norwegian Prototype Pistol, a unique design by Niels Bjorgum. The pistol is chambered in 7.63mm Mauser, features a 16-round clip-fed magazine in the grip, interrupted thread locking, and a rotating barrel short recoil action. The presenter notes its surprisingly light weight and discusses its problematic performance during informal testing, highlighting four malfunctions in 16 rounds. The video touches on Bjorgum's career as a gun designer for the Norwegian military, his later work on a self-loading rifle, and his eventual return to painting. It's a detailed look at a lesser-known historical firearm prototype.
This video provides an in-depth look at the Pavesi Model 1942, a rare prototype Italian semi-automatic rifle. The presenter details its unique features, including the short recoil action, 4-lug rotating bolt, and what appears to be a Mannlicher-style en bloc clip. Markings on the rifle are discussed, though historical documentation regarding its development and testing remains elusive. The rifle is chambered in 8x59 Breda and the video explores its historical context within Italian rifle development.
This video analyzes the Mannlicher 1901/04 Carbine, an experimental firearm developed by Ferdinand von Mannlicher. It highlights the carbine's evolution from earlier models, its short recoil and tipping bolt action, and its initial chambering in 7.63mm Mannlicher. The description details a key improvement in the 1901/04 variant: a fixed handguard to prevent malfunctions caused by gripping the recoiling handguard. The most significant change was its scaling up for a larger 7.63x32mm cartridge, drawing a comparison to the .30 Carbine. Development ceased due to Mannlicher's passing in 1904.
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