This "American Rifleman Television" segment of "I Have This Old Gun" delves into the Japanese Type 94 pistol, a sidearm designed by Gen. Kijiro Nambu. Developed in the 1930s as a more compact option for specialized roles like air and tank crews, it stands in contrast to the larger Type 14 Nambu. Despite its intentions, the Type 94 is often regarded as one of the worst firearms ever produced. The video features the Type 94 being tested on the range.
This video delves into a rare World War I French Contract Colt 1911 pistol, specifically noting its potential issuance to French tank crewmen. The description highlights that these pistols are visually indistinguishable from standard commercial 1911s and can only be identified by serial number or Colt factory letter. France purchased 5,000 of these pistols between April 1915 and January 1916. After the war, they were sold as surplus. The video also mentions Ozark Machine Gun for loaning the firearm.
This video explores the Reising M50 and M55 submachine guns, manufactured by Harrington & Richardson during WWII. Facing a shortage of submachine guns, the US Marine Corps, particularly paratroopers and tank crews, adopted these firearms due to their compactness and lighter weight compared to the Thompson. Chambered in .45 ACP and utilizing a delayed blowback action, the M55 featured a pistol grip and wire folding stock. Despite developing a negative reputation in the Pacific theater due to parts interchangeability issues, fouling susceptibility, and complex disassembly, the Reising was also popular in post-war civilian law enforcement use and remains an affordable military machine gun option today.
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