Videos tagged with 1907 US Pistol Trials

This video explores the unique Ross A2 experimental pistol prototype, a toggle-linked, short-recoil design from the early 1900s. It highlights the pistol's significant size, early double-stack magazine, and proprietary .45 Ross caliber. The prototype's incomplete state and its failure to meet the 1907 US pistol trials are discussed, offering a glimpse into firearm development history.

This review delves into the obscure Knoble Automatic Pistol, a .30 Luger caliber firearm designed by J.W. Knoble. Submitted for the 1907 US Army pistol trials, it featured a unique toggle-action, short-recoil mechanism. Despite its innovative design, the pistol was rejected due to crude manufacturing, as noted in the official test report.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Webley-Fosbery Automatic Revolver, a unique recoil-operated semi-automatic revolver. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details its inventor, George Fosbery, and its historical context, including its participation in the 1907 US pistol trials. The expert-level analysis covers its mechanical intricacies, such as the reciprocating upper assembly and frame-mounted safety, and its performance in WWI conditions.