Videos tagged with Chinese Pistols

This video provides an expert-level examination of a Nanjing Arsenal FN 1900 clone, comparing it to an original Browning FN 1900. The instructor, demonstrating extensive historical firearms expertise, details the markings on the clone, including those on the frame and grips, and discusses the historical context of its production by the Nanjing Arsenal. The comparison highlights differences in wear and manufacturing scale between the clone and the original FN 1900.

This guide details the disassembly and inspection of the Luger Grip Type Chinese Warlord Pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the process of accessing the internal mechanism by removing grip panels and driving out a cross-pin. The guide emphasizes inspecting for manufacturing flaws, such as casting voids, and notes the pistol's simple blowback, single-action operation chambered in 7.63mm Mauser. A critical safety warning is included for handling firearms during disassembly.

This video celebrates the book launch of 'Pistols of the Warlords' by Ian McCollum and his father, Duncan. The livestream features discussions about the book's content, focusing on obscure Chinese pistols from the Warlord Era, alongside cocktail making and food tasting. Key insights include the challenges of researching undocumented firearms, the emergence of patterns from extensive study, and the historical context of Chinese arms manufacturing. The discussion also touches upon the nuances of Chinese dating systems on firearms and the cultural differences influencing weapon design and markings.

This video announces an upcoming livestream event hosted by Ian McCollum and his father to celebrate the end of the 'Pistols of the Warlords' Kickstarter campaign. The livestream will feature discussions on Chinese pistols, potentially other firearms, and cocktails from the book. It is scheduled for 7 PM Pacific / 10 PM Eastern and will last two hours, marking the final hours of the Kickstarter.

This video announces updates to the "Pistols of the Warlords" Kickstarter campaign, highlighting the addition of Dolf Goldsmith's monograph "Arming the Dragon" as a standalone pledge option. The book, originally planned as softcover, will now be a hardcover due to high demand. Existing pledges for Collector's Editions will receive a hardcover copy of "Arming the Dragon" included for free. The announcement also promotes a final livestream event celebrating the campaign's closing hours, featuring discussions on Chinese firearms and themed cocktails.

This video is a book review of George Layman's "Communist Bloc Handguns," an overview of Cold War pistols from various Eastern Bloc countries. The reviewer notes that while the book provides a good single-stop reference for basic handguns of the era, its 157 pages necessitate a brief level of detail on each firearm. It's recommended for the "idly curious" and as a handy reference for understanding variations, particularly with Tokarev pistols, but lacks in-depth information on rare variations, production totals, or developmental details. The reviewer also mentions the book contains personal anecdotes rather than formal research and finds the $39.95 price point a bit high given the content, but acknowledges limited alternatives for those interested in the Cold War period.