Videos tagged with Duncan McCollum

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 reviews Duncan McCollum's book 'Japanese Rifles of World War II,' highlighting its coverage of major Japanese rifle types like the Type 38, 44, and 99. It details the evolution of these rifles, noting the simplification of features as the war progressed due to production pressures and damage to factories. The book also covers less common variants and includes tables of manufacturer markings, making it a valuable resource for collectors looking to add Japanese rifles to their collection or identify existing ones.