Videos tagged with Chinese Mystery Pistol

This guide provides a step-by-step analysis of a unique Chinese Mystery Pistol, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details how to examine its construction, markings, sights, barrel configuration, and magazine, offering insights into its hand-made nature and imitation of established firearm designs like the Browning 1900 and Mauser C96. The analysis highlights the importance of scrutinizing details to identify potential authenticity issues and understand the craftsmanship involved in such pieces.

This guide details the disassembly of a Chinese Mystery Pistol, identified as a Mauser 1914 type. It highlights the unique features, such as a pinned barrel for disassembly and a lever that functions as a slide stop rather than a safety. The analysis, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, emphasizes the counterfeit markings and non-functional elements found on this firearm, offering insights into Chinese arms production during a period of sanctions.