This video delves into the history and development of John Browning's early gas-operated machine gun designs, specifically focusing on the Marlin Model 1917. It details the evolution from its initial presentation to Colt, its adoption by various nations, and the improvements made by both Colt and Marlin. The narrative highlights Marlin's significant role in manufacturing these weapons for Allied nations and the US Army, including their use as training guns and for aircraft applications. The description also points to external resources for 3D animations of the mechanism and other relevant firearms content.
This video showcases a World War One-era Colt M1911 pistol being fired with a suppressor. The description delves into the history and technical specifications of the M1911 and its M1911A1 variant, highlighting its design by John Browning and its adoption by the U.S. military. It also mentions its widespread influence on pistol operating systems. The video title specifically emphasizes the suppressed firing capability and a first-person perspective.
This video features a Point-of-View (POV) firing demonstration of a World War One era Colt M1911 pistol. The description provides a detailed history and technical overview of the M1911 and its successor, the M1911A1, highlighting John Browning's design and the pistol's influence on semi-automatic firearm development. It covers its formal U.S. military designations and its chambering in .45 ACP.
This video delves into the history of the Luger pistol within the Dutch Navy, tracing its acquisition from 1918 through its formal adoption as the Automatische Pistool Nr.1. It highlights the initial procurement of German P04 Lugers captured from a submarine and subsequent purchases from DWM. The video also discusses the Dutch Army's adoption of the 1906 New Model Luger and the Navy's decision to acquire a variant without grip safeties, based on the German P08 model, with deliveries continuing until the German invasion in 1940. Linked content explores Dutch Army Luger trials and Dutch East Indies Lugers.
This video delves into the history of the Dutch Navy Luger pistol, tracing its journey from its origins in World War One through to the end of Dutch neutrality. The content likely explores the pistol's usage, specifications, and its significance within the context of Dutch naval history and the broader geopolitical landscape of the era.
This video delves into the history and acquisition of Romanian Model 1879 Martini-Henry rifles and carbines. Following their positive experience with the Martini-Henry in the Russo-Turkish War, the Romanian Army sought to equip their own forces with these rifles. Despite initial difficulties in obtaining British-made rifles, Romania secured a license to manufacture them in .45 Gatling caliber at a factory in Witten, Germany, which was partially operated by Friedrich von Martini himself. The video details the initial contract and subsequent orders, highlighting the factory's bankruptcy and the shift to OEWG Steyr in Austria for further production. While these rifles were eventually replaced by the Model 1893 Mannlicher and saw limited front-line service, they were utilized in secondary roles during World War One. The video thanks the King Ferdinand I Military Museum for providing access to examples and A.N.C.A. for coordinating the visit.
This video offers a counter-list to C&Rsenal's Top 10 Pistols of WWI, focusing on the author's perspective of the best five handguns from the era. The criteria used is based on desirability for a trained pistol gunfighter, adhering to the "locked-breech pistols only" rule set by C&Rsenal. The creator encourages viewer interaction and discussion on their choices, providing links to their Utreon, Patreon, Floatplane, and merchandise store.
This video delves into the Hotchkiss Portative light machine gun, highlighting its clunky yet durable design. It details its unique "fermeture nut" locking system, external component placement, and its adoption by the US Army as the Model 1909 Benet-Mercié and by the British military in WWI for cavalry and tank use. The description also points to other sources for further information and merchandise related to historical firearms.
This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the history and technical details of the German Parabellum 1914/17 aircraft machine gun. Manufactured by DWM under license from Maxim, it was a modernized variant of the MG08, featuring improvements by Karl Heinemann like an inverted lock and an integrated mainspring. Adopted by the German military for aerial use, it boasted a higher rate of fire than its predecessors. The video highlights its evolution through the 1913, 1914, and 1914/17 models, noting the latter's reduced barrel jacket diameter and telescopic sight. The scarcity of these rare firearms today is also emphasized.
This video from Forgotten Weapons examines the rare Model 1907 Mosin Nagant carbine, a shortened version developed after the Russo-Japanese War to provide a more manageable rifle for troops not in direct infantry roles. Produced from 1907 to 1914 at the Izhevsk Arsenal, the Model 1907 features a shorter 20-inch barrel, different handguard, and modified sights compared to the standard M1891. The video details two patterns of the rear sight, updated to accommodate Spitzer ammunition, and the addition of a recoil bolt. Despite its intended purpose, the carbine was noted for intense flash and recoil and was ultimately less successful, with production ceasing at the start of World War I. The presenter thanks the Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels for access to this historical firearm.
This video delves into the history and modifications of the Mauser C96 pistol, specifically focusing on examples used by the Weimar Republic police force after World War One. Due to the Treaty of Versailles restricting Luger production, the police adopted the C96, which underwent significant alterations. These included shortening the barrel from 5.5 to 4 inches and replacing the adjustable 500m sights with fixed notch sights, likely performed by the Erfurt arsenal. The video highlights two specific police markings on the featured pistol: "St. 140." and "S. G. V. 39." (indicating the 39th item of the 5th command of the Gumbinnen Schutzpolizei). The pistol was brought back by an American soldier in April 1945. The C96 saw police service into the 1930s and some were later reissued to the Wehrmacht for use in World War Two.
This video offers a virtual tour of the Austrian Museum of Military History in Vienna. The tour covers various historical periods, from the 17th century to World War II, with a particular emphasis on the World War One collection. Highlights include rare 17th-century Turkish arms, a WW1 siege gun, a Girandoni air rifle, WW1 compressed-air mortars, and significant artifacts related to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, such as his car, uniform, and pistols used by Gavrilo Princip's associates. The museum is noted as one of Europe's oldest continuously operating military museums, and the presenter expresses anticipation for future WWII exhibits.
