A Selection of Chinese Mystery Pistols
This video explores a fascinating selection of Chinese mystery pistols produced during the 1920s and 1930s. The description highlights the context of civil wars and arms embargoes that fueled domestic firearms manufacturing in China, ranging from large, European-assisted factories to smaller, less sophisticated workshops. The pistols featured are often mechanically based on popular European designs like the Browning 1900 and Mauser C96, exhibiting a wide variety of aesthetic styles, often with nonsensical markings and fake proof marks. The video focuses on common characteristics such as single-action, simple blowback operation and calibers like .32 ACP and 7.63 Mauser, showcasing examples from an RIA auction.













