Videos tagged with Blish Lock

This video provides an in-depth look at the M1 Thompson submachine gun, focusing on the design simplifications made by Savage Arms during WWII. It details the transition from the M1928A1 to the M1, highlighting changes like the removal of the Blish lock, the switch to a horizontal foregrip, and simplified sights and controls. The expert analysis emphasizes the production efficiencies gained, making the M1 a crucial, albeit short-lived, variant before the M1A1.

This guide details the basic operation of the Thompson M1A1 submachine gun, focusing on magazine changes and charging the weapon. It emphasizes the importance of safety checks before handling. The video, presented by Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearms expert, covers the historical context and technical aspects of this iconic firearm.

This video showcases a rare Colt Thompson 100-round 'C' drum magazine, highlighting its significant auction value ($24,000) compared to reproduction costs. Expert insights cover the Thompson's mechanical features, including its removable stock, open-bolt action, Blish lock, and select-fire capabilities (.45 ACP). The demonstration emphasizes the substantial weight and capacity of the drum magazine in comparison to standard stick magazines.

This video provides a concise overview of the Thompson Model 1928A1 submachine gun, highlighting its key features and historical context. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, explains the Blish lock system, the finned barrel for cooling, and the Cutts compensator for muzzle control. It also touches upon the differences between the 1928A1 and the M1A1 variants, and its aesthetic ties to earlier models.

This video provides a historical and technical overview of the Thompson submachine gun, focusing on the M1A1 variant. Expert Steve from Top Guns explains the evolution from the earlier 1921 and 1928 models, highlighting key differences like the removal of the Blish lock and the side-mounted cocking handle on the M1A1. The discussion covers manufacturing, cyclic rates, ammunition, and combat effectiveness, offering insights into why the M1A1 became a simplified and more reliable military firearm.

This entry details the rare Model 1927 Thompson Semi-Automatic Carbine, presented by Ian McCollum. It covers its historical context, manufacturing modifications from the Model 1921, unique NFA classification as a registered machine gun operating in semi-automatic mode, and its rarity. The information is derived from expert analysis and visual evidence, highlighting key markings and internal mechanisms.

This expert guide details the significant design simplifications made to the M1A1 Thompson submachine gun during World War II, transforming it from the complex 1928A1 model into a more cost-effective and efficient firearm. It highlights key changes like the adoption of a straight blowback action, a simplified bolt, and external modifications to streamline production, as explained by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This entry details the Thompson M1923 Autorifle, a candidate in the 1924 US military rifle trials. It highlights the innovative Blish lock mechanism, a delayed blowback system, and discusses the rifle's variants, manufacturing by Colt, and its ultimate failure due to design flaws like violent ejection and excessive weight. The information is presented with historical context and technical detail.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the Thompson Model 1921 and Model 1928 submachine guns, detailing their historical development, technical differences, and performance characteristics. The expert highlights the Blish lock mechanism and the impact of rate of fire on controllability.

This guide covers the operational aspects of the Thompson M1A1 submachine gun, drawing from TFB TV's expert demonstration. It details the weapon's controls, sights, magazine system, and handling characteristics, including its weight and stock ergonomics. The information is presented with a high degree of authority, reflecting detailed knowledge of historical production changes and mechanical differences.

This entry details the "Ross" Semiauto Prototype Rifle, a unique firearm featuring a Blish-Lock action and Ross M1910 components. Expert Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons provides an analytical breakdown of its mechanics and historical context, highlighting its experimental nature and connection to early Thompson submachine gun development. The rifle's operation and the theory behind the Blish-Lock system are explained, emphasizing its experimental status and eventual limitations.