Schwarzlose 1901 Toggle-Delayed Prototype
This video delves into the fascinating and unusual 1901 prototype pistol designed by Andreas Schwarzlose. Unlike his more widely known 1907 machine gun, this handgun features a unique toggle-delayed blowback system, distinct from Luger or Pedersen designs, employing a novel set of arms to delay opening. It also incorporates a rare torsion-type mainspring. The description highlights Schwarzlose's earlier 1898 model and his later, more successful 1908 blow-forward pocket pistol, providing links to videos on these models. The content emphasizes the experimental and distinctive nature of the 1901 prototype, positioning it as a notable, albeit commercially unsuccessful, piece of firearm engineering history.











