Videos tagged with Blow-Forward Mechanism

This video provides an in-depth look at the Mannlicher 1894 blow-forward automatic pistols, detailing their unique operating mechanism, historical context, and variations. The presenter, Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, demonstrates the disassembly and reassembly process, highlighting the pistol's design differences from contemporary firearms and its functional similarities to revolvers. The review covers both the larger 7.6mm and smaller 6.5mm variants, including manufacturing locations and cartridge specifications.

This guide details the unique operation and disassembly of the 1908 Hino-Komura Pistol, a rare Japanese design. It covers the blow-forward action, loading procedure, and the simple construction featuring a fixed firing pin. The video highlights the inventor's youth and the pistol's impracticality, offering insights from a recognized expert in historical firearms.