Videos tagged with Warlord Era

This video examines a Chinese-manufactured rifle identified as a 'Fake FN Model 30,' which is a copy of the FN Model 24/30 Mauser rifle. The content delves into the history of Mauser rifles in Warlord-era China, noting that various Chinese armies acquired numerous Mauser rifles, including significant imports from FN. The description highlights that while some Chinese arsenals produced high-quality copies, many smaller shops created crude, artisanal versions that are not safe to fire. The presenter thanks a viewer for loaning the rifle for filming and promotes Dolf Goldsmith's book 'Arming the Dragon.'

This video dives into the history and specifics of the Chinese Warlord Era Shanxi .45 ACP Broomhandle pistol. Produced by the Taiyuan Arsenal between 1928 and 1931, these pistols are notable for being a .45 ACP chambering of the C96 Mauser design, developed to align with the caliber of Thompson submachine guns also being manufactured. The description highlights their significant size and capacity, as well as the distinction between genuine high-quality originals and later, poorly made imitations imported into the US. The video also promotes a Kickstarter campaign for a project titled 'Pistols of the Warlords.'

This video delves into Chinese Warlord Era pistols, focusing on extensive copies of the FN 1900. It highlights how these were adapted to fire the potent 7.63mm Mauser cartridge, noting the mechanical limitations of the blowback system for this round. The discussion covers variations in size and features, including those fitted for shoulder stocks. A Kickstarter for "Pistols of the Warlords" is also promoted.

This video is the 6th update for "Pistols of the Warlords," announcing the achievement of two new Kickstarter stretch goals, exceeding $900,000. This update includes a new Warlord profile for Zhang Zuolin and additional maps illustrating territorial changes during the Warlord Era in the 1920s. With only two stretch goals remaining, the final one is teased as being particularly exciting. The update also reminds viewers of a celebratory livestream scheduled for Friday, June 18th, and encourages continued support for the Kickstarter campaign.

This video provides an update on the 'Pistols of the Warlords' Kickstarter campaign, announcing the achievement of two stretch goals. The first met goal involves an appendix featuring profiles of six major Chinese arsenals from the Warlord era. The second met goal is a profile on Wu Peifu, a prominent Warlord of the 1920s. The creator encourages viewers to continue supporting the campaign to reach the remaining stretch goals, highlighting the value of these additions to the book.

This video announces the launch of the book "PISTOLS OF THE WARLORDS: CHINESE DOMESTIC HANDGUNS 1911 - 1949" by Headstamp. The book details a wide array of Chinese handguns produced during the Warlord Era and Chinese Civil War, ranging from major arsenals to small workshops. It features detailed cataloging of hundreds of unique examples, presented with full-color photography, and covers unique Chinese designs, Mauser C96 copies, FN 1900 copies, and other variations. The announcement also mentions a reprint of Dolf Goldsmith's "Arming the Dragon" on Chinese Mauser rifles, both available through a Kickstarter campaign.