Videos tagged with 1918 Firearms

This video explores firearms available to civilians in 1918, starting with a demonstration of the Winchester Model 12 shotgun. It touches upon the historical context of 1918, including the end of World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic. The discussion emphasizes responsible gun ownership and firearm safety relevant to historical contexts.

This video details the Remington Model 51, an autoloading pistol designed by John Pedersen and released in 1918. It highlights the pistol's revolutionary locking breech, fixed barrel for accuracy, internal hammer, single-action trigger, and unique screwless construction. The design prioritized human engineering for a comfortable grip angle and slim profile, famously favored by General George S. Patton.