Videos tagged with Warlord Era Firearms

This video examines a Chinese warlord-era copy of the FN Model 1900, manufactured by the Nanjing Arsenal. The arsenal, established in 1864, produced a variety of goods and these FN 1900 copies were made in the late 1910s, with observed dates of 1919 and 1920. Chinese sources suggest production began earlier, around 1913. The description also promotes the presenter's book, "Pistols of the Warlords."

This video analyzes a fascinating firearm from the "Pistols of the Warlords" series: a Shanghai Arsenal copy of the FN 1900. The description details the history of the Shanghai Arsenal, from its founding in 1865 as a joint British-Chinese venture to its production of various firearms, including copies of the Remington Rolling Block and Mannlicher rifles. It highlights the excellent craftsmanship of the FN 1900 copy, produced between 1916 and 1921, with potential production numbers in the tens of thousands. Markings, including the serial number, arsenal name, and a date based on the 1911 Chinese Revolution (example from 1919), are discussed.

This video showcases a rare Chinese Warlord-Era C96 Mauser carbine, specifically one manufactured at the Taku Naval Dockyard. The presenter highlights its potential as a fancy sporting or presentation firearm, drawing parallels to original Mauser-produced C96s. Clues like the Nationalist flags on the buttplate suggest a production date in the late 1920s. The video also promotes the author's book "Pistols of the Warlords" and associated online platforms.

This video provides an update on the production and shipping status of the "Pistols of the Warlords" book. The printing and binding operations in China are complete, and the books are en route to the US via multiple shipments, with an estimated arrival in the first week of August. "Arming the Dragon" is also fully printed and undergoing binding in the US. Ancillary items like maps, cocktail sheets, and patches are already in the warehouse. Shipping to customers will commence upon the first shipment's arrival and is expected to take 2-4 weeks due to the large volume of orders. The creator expresses gratitude for the audience's patience, highlighting the magnificent quality of the finished books.

This video announces updates to the "Pistols of the Warlords" Kickstarter campaign, highlighting the addition of Dolf Goldsmith's monograph "Arming the Dragon" as a standalone pledge option. The book, originally planned as softcover, will now be a hardcover due to high demand. Existing pledges for Collector's Editions will receive a hardcover copy of "Arming the Dragon" included for free. The announcement also promotes a final livestream event celebrating the campaign's closing hours, featuring discussions on Chinese firearms and themed cocktails.

This video features a range test of a Shanghai Model 1900 Pistol-Carbine, a firearm from the Chinese Warlord Era. The presenter, who recently released a Kickstarter for "Pistols of the Warlords," uses the Backup Gun Match to test the pistol's performance. The description notes that these were well-made guns from a legitimate factory arsenal. The presenter mentions only having one magazine and no shoulder stock for the firearm, adding an element of challenge to the test.

This video explores the Shanghai Arsenal Model 1900 Pistol-Carbine, a unique firearm from China's Warlord Era. Unlike typical copies of FN 1900 and Mauser C96 pistols, this model combines the FN 1900's mechanical basis with Mauser-style stock slots, an extended barrel, and a tangent rear sight. The video highlights its production between 1916-1921, its well-made and reliable nature, and the existence of both original examples and smaller-scale knockoffs. A Kickstarter campaign for "Pistols of the Warlords" is also promoted.

This video delves into the 'Horn Grip Type' Chinese Warlord pistols, a distinctive category of domestic Chinese firearms. The presenter identifies six unique Chinese pistol designs and focuses on this particular type, characterized by horn grip panels, simple blowback actions, open slides, external hammers, and Eibar-style safety levers. These pistols are chambered for .32 ACP and feature a rear sight that mimics a C96 Mauser but functions as a stationary extractor retainer. The video also promotes the author's Kickstarter for their book, "Pistols of the Warlords," which covers all six domestic Chinese designs in detail.