Videos tagged with Dual Trigger

The Beretta Model 57 is a rare select-fire carbine chambered in .30 Carbine, developed in the late 1950s specifically for Morocco. It features a unique dual trigger system for semi-automatic and full-automatic fire, a gas tappet operation, and a tilting bolt mechanism. The rifle's 30-round magazines are noted for their superior construction compared to standard M1 Carbine magazines.

The Arsenal AF2011A1 is a unique double-barreled 1911 pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Despite its complex appearance, it disassembles like a standard 1911, featuring connected dual triggers and a wide grip safety. Barrels are marked 'left' and 'right' to aid reassembly.

This video explores an early production Beretta Model 38A SMG, highlighting its reputation as one of WWII's best submachine guns due to its controllability. Key features discussed include the dual trigger system for semi-auto and full-auto fire, a rare police-oriented cross-bolt safety, and a unique folding bayonet integrated into the stock. The examination of markings reveals a 1942 production date, with early features like a brass unit disc on the stock attributed to slow initial adoption by the Italian army.

The Brown/van Choate Trials Rifle, a rare 1871 design, was evaluated in the 1872 US military trials. It features an internal hammer and a unique double-trigger system for cocking and firing. Design flaws, such as a fixed extractor and impractical bolt tension adjustment, led to its failure in trials. Its rarity makes it a significant piece of US military firearm development history.

The Frank Wesson Rimfire Carbine, patented in 1859-1862, featured a unique dual-trigger break-open action for single-shot rimfire cartridges. While originally produced as sporting arms, a military variant in .44 rimfire was adopted by state militias, though its lack of an extractor proved a significant flaw. Despite its light weight and innovative design, the operational difficulty led many soldiers to discard the weapon.