Videos tagged with Chinese Civil War

The Chinese Type 50 submachine gun is a PPSh-41 variant produced in Manchuria, notably at Factory 626 in Bai'an, known as 'Gun City'. Production surged during the Korean War, with a shift from noisy drum magazines to more practical 35-round box magazines. Key differences from the Soviet PPSh-41 include two-position flip aperture sights and a rubber recoil buffer.

This video details a unique Taiwanese copy of the Sten Mk.II submachine gun, reverse-engineered by the Chinese Nationalist government. Key differences include a simplified, automatic-only mechanism with a straight trigger bar and a distinctively angled trigger housing. Markings from the 21st Arsenal and an elaborate cocking handle are also highlighted, contrasting with British doctrine that favored semi-automatic capability for accuracy and ammunition economy.

Ian McCollum announces his new book, 'Pistols of the Warlords', detailing Chinese domestic handguns from 1911-1949, published by Headstamp Publishing via Kickstarter. The book categorizes unique Chinese designs, Mauser C96 copies, FN 1900 copies, and other European/American pistol copies, featuring extensive high-resolution photography. It aims to document obscure firearms from a complex historical period with scarce existing records.

The Astra 902 is a Spanish select-fire machine pistol, evolving from the Astra 900's Mauser C96 design. It features a 20-round fixed magazine and was produced in limited numbers, with rare semi-auto variants. The design incorporates a separate barrel threaded into an extension and a removable side plate for access to finely jeweled internal components.

This entry details the Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer, a full-auto variant of the iconic Broomhandle Mauser. Developed in the early 1930s, it saw significant use in China due to import restrictions. The M712 fires at an extremely high rate of 900-1000 RPM in 7.63mm Mauser and is nearly uncontrollable as a pistol but effective with its shoulder stock. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates its handling and debunks myths about its firing techniques.

This review details the Shansei .45 ACP Broomhandle Mauser, a rare Chinese variant produced between 1929-1932. It explores the historical context for the .45 ACP chambering, influenced by Thompson SMGs and arms embargoes. The video highlights mechanical operation, compares it to the German C96, and discusses its unique wider frame and front-heavy handling.