Videos tagged with 9mm Glisenti

This review of the Beretta M1918, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its unique semi-automatic operation, open-bolt firing, and delayed blowback system. The carbine, an Italian WWI-era firearm, utilizes repurposed parts from the 1915 Villar Perosa and old Vetterli rifles, and fires 9mm Glisenti ammunition from a 25-round magazine. McCollum's deep knowledge of historical firearm evolution is evident throughout the technical explanation.

Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, provides an expert analysis of the obscure Soley Armament Model 2, a British derivative of the Beretta Model 1918/30. The video details unique features like its skeletal buttstock, friction-fit magazine, and folding bayonet, while also clarifying its classification as a "quasi-bullpup." This entry highlights the weapon's historical context and technical specifications, offering insights for firearm enthusiasts and historians.

This expert review of the Italian Glisenti 1910, presented by Mae from C&Rsenal, details its physical specifications, shooting experience, and safety features. The pistol weighs 1.76 lbs with an 8.1-inch overall length and a 7-round capacity for 9mm Glisenti. While it groups well, its limitations include easily deforming magazines and an inability to handle full-power 9mm Parabellum, making it an awkward martial handgun. The review highlights its short recoil locked action, steeple sights, and dual safety mechanisms (grip and manual breech block safety).

This expert review of the Italian Villar Perosa 1915 submachine gun, presented by Mae, details its unique dual-barrel design, spade grip, and paddle triggers. The firearm, originally intended for aircraft, fires 9mm Glisenti and boasts an extremely high rate of fire. Despite its historical significance and innovative features, the review highlights practical limitations such as a non-locking bipod and difficult-to-use sights.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the WWI Villar Perosa SMG, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers safety, bolt racking, magazine insertion, and firing both barrels simultaneously. The video highlights the weapon's historical context as an aircraft gun adapted for ground use, noting its extreme rate of fire and limitations in its secondary role.

This documentary explores the history and technical aspects of the Beretta Modello 1915 and 1917 pistols, developed during WWI. It details their design evolution from earlier Italian firearms, their operational mechanics, and performance during live-fire testing. The video highlights the 1915's robust design in 9mm Glisenti and the more compact 1917 in .32 ACP, noting their respective strengths and weaknesses.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Beretta Model 1923, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the steps for safely disassembling the pistol into its primary components, highlighting the unique use of the safety lever as a slide lock and providing insights into its internal mechanics. The video emphasizes historical context and technical details, offering an expert-level look at this classic firearm.

This guide details the field stripping and operational overview of the Beretta Model 1918/30 carbine, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the unique ring-style charging handle, bottom-feeding mechanism, and the critical ammunition warning. The disassembly process highlights the closed-bolt, hammer-fired system and captive recoil spring. This information is valuable for collectors and historians interested in early semi-automatic firearm development.

This guide details the disassembly of the Beretta Model 1915, the first automatic pistol from Beretta, designed by Tullio Marengoni. It covers identifying key features like the dual manual safeties and open-sided magazine, and provides a look at the internal mechanics, including the unique hammer safety flap and internal spring buffer. The information is presented with the high authority of Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare Italian Vitali 1910 Pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. The process involves removing a single left-hand threaded screw, allowing the upper assembly to pivot open for maintenance. The video highlights the pistol's unique recoil-operated mechanism and internal locking system.