This video examines a unique Steyr-Hahn M1911 pistol modified for military trials. Unlike the standard fixed rear sight, this example features an adjustable tangent rear sight and was designed to accommodate a detachable shoulder stock/holster. Steyr modified one of their early commercial production pistols to allow for aimed fire out to 1800 meters, though this configuration was ultimately not adopted. The video highlights the rarity of this specific model, with only one known example of this particular setup.
This video delves into the fascinating history of Swiss prototype revolvers developed by von Steiger in the 1870s. The design aimed to improve reloading speed with an auto-ejecting mechanism, achieving impressive rates of fire in trials. The video examines early 9mm prototypes and later 10.4mm versions, comparing them to the ultimately adopted Abadie system. While von Steiger's design was faster, the Abadie system was favored for its balance of speed, cost, and durability, leading to its widespread adoption by European militaries.
This video showcases a rare prototype semi-automatic handgun designed by Isaac Newton Lewis, best known for his light machine gun. The pistol features a massive steel construction and operates using a gas-operated, rotating bolt mechanism, firing from an open bolt, a design choice noted as unusual for a handgun. Chambered in .45 ACP, it was intended for a double-stack 15-round magazine, though the magazine is missing from the depicted example. The video highlights the pistol's smooth operation despite some minor potential alignment issues and its well-made construction, while also acknowledging its rarity and the low number likely produced.
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