Videos tagged with 1918

This video showcases a World War I era USGI Colt 1911 pistol, highlighting its .45 caliber and historical significance. Hickok45 demonstrates the firearm's functionality and accuracy by shooting at steel targets on his range. The review emphasizes the importance of maintaining vintage firearms and the enduring reliability of the 1911 platform.

This video provides a review of the Enfield P14 rifle chambered in .303 British. It showcases the rifle's bolt-action operation, loading five rounds into the internal magazine, and live-fire demonstration. The review highlights the use of Federal Power-Shok ammunition and the rifle's historical significance, likely from 1918.

This review delves into a 104-year-old original Colt 1911, highlighting its continued functionality and historical significance. It compares the 1918 model to its 1911A1 successor, detailing design changes like trigger length and grip modifications. The video also touches on the challenges of early semi-automatic training and the enduring legacy of John Browning's design.

The Prideaux loader, patented in 1893, is recognized as the world's first production speedloader for revolvers. It features a simple push-in design with spring fingers to release cartridges. While not officially adopted by the British military until late 1918, it was privately purchased by officers for use with .455 Webley revolvers during WWI. Collectors should be wary of fakes, as authentic military versions are marked with a broad arrow and 'P-Ld 1919'.

This WWI Primer documentary from C&Rsenal explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the US Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) from 1918. Presented by Othais and Mae, the video is part of C&Rsenal's centennial anniversary series dedicated to WWI firearms. It includes collaborations with The Great War, archival research from Andrew, and music from Melissa Hyman. Additional resources like "Rock in a Hard Place: The Browning Automatic Rifle" by James L Ballou are recommended for further reading.

This InRange video features a 2-gun match with a WWI theme. Karl competes with a 1911 pistol and an M1917 Eddystone rifle manufactured in 1918. Ian uses an M16 Berthier carbine and a Ruby pistol. The match is further challenged by extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 113F (45C) at the range.

The Mauser 1918 Tank Abwehr Gewehr was the world's first purpose-built anti-tank rifle, developed in response to early tank warfare. Chambered in the powerful 13.2mm TuF cartridge, it could penetrate 20mm of armor at 100 yards. Despite its immense power and 41-pound weight, it was produced in large numbers and influenced later designs like the .50 BMG.