Videos tagged with 1917 Pistol Trials

This entry details the Grant Hammond .45 ACP trials pistol, a rare prototype tested by the US military in 1917-1918. Expertly presented by Forgotten Weapons, the analysis covers its designer, Grant Hammond, its innovative but unreliable short recoil mechanism, unique magazine handling, and the critical reliability issues that prevented its adoption. Despite its flaws, the pistol is recognized as a significant piece of firearms history and a desirable collector's item due to its rarity and experimental nature.