Videos tagged with FN 1900

This expert-level knowledge entry details the Nanjing Arsenal FN 1900 clone, drawing on insights from Forgotten Weapons. It covers frame and grip markings, comparing the clone to original FN production guns and noting its historical context with the Nanjing Arsenal's manufacturing capabilities. The entry highlights the importance of understanding arsenal markings for firearm identification and historical appreciation.

This YouTube video is a short segment from a larger "Primer" episode, focusing on the Belgian FN 1900 Pistol. The description encourages viewers to watch the full episode for more content and provides links to support the creators through Patreon, SubscribeStar, and their online shop for merchandise. It highlights the FN 1900 as the primary subject of this clip.

This C&Rsenal Primer video offers a detailed documentary on the Belgian FN 1900 pistol, a firearm from the World War I era. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the content covers the pistol's history, its operational mechanics, and includes a live-fire demonstration. The series aims to explore firearms from WWI, with new episodes released bi-weekly. The description also highlights various support options for the channel, recommended reading materials, and credits for collaborators.

This expert-level review details a factory-produced Chinese copy of the FN 1900 pistol from the Nanjing Arsenal, dating to the 1920s. The analysis highlights its mechanical similarities to the original FN, unique markings, and historical context within China's Warlord Era. It also points out a specific anomaly in the cocking indicator and discusses the rarity and collectibility of these arsenally produced firearms.

This review details a high-quality Chinese copy of the FN 1900 pistol, manufactured by the Shanghai Arsenal. Unlike many inferior warlord-era reproductions, this example demonstrates factory-standard production, closely matching Belgian specifications. The review highlights its historical significance, manufacturing quality, and specific markings, offering valuable insights for collectors and historians of early 20th-century Chinese firearms.

This review covers the Belgian-made FN 1900 carbine, a semi-automatic firearm chambered in .35 Remington. Key features include its 8.8 lbs weight, 41.9-inch length, and a 5-round capacity via stripper clips. The carbine boasts a well-balanced feel, a heavy barrel jacket, a comfortable grip, and a light single-stage trigger. It utilizes a long recoil action, which results in a noticeable kick and locks open on the last round.

This expert-level examination delves into Chinese Warlord era copies of the FN 1900 pistol, often chambered in the more powerful .30 Mauser cartridge. The analysis highlights significant variations in size, grip, magazine design, and the prevalence of nonsensical or misspelled markings, indicating a focus on aesthetic replication rather than functional accuracy. The direct blowback action, while functional for .32 ACP, is ill-suited for the .30 Mauser, posing potential safety risks.

This review examines the Shanghai M1900 Pistol-Carbine, a scaled-up variant of the FN Model 1900 produced in China during the Warlord Era. Unlike many crude copies, these were manufactured with high-quality, interchangeable parts on Western-style production lines. The firearm features a tangent rear sight, a slot for a shoulder stock, and is chambered in .32 ACP, mimicking the prestige of the Mauser C96.

This video delves into the fascinating world of Chinese-made copies of the FN Model 1900 pistol, often produced by artisanal makers rather than official arsenals. These firearms exhibit significant variations in grip design, safety levers, and slide cuts, deviating from the original Belgian pattern. A common characteristic is the use of spurious markings, including misspelled brand names like 'Wauser' and 'Browning', intended to inflate their perceived value.

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.

This FN 1900, nickel-plated by FN's motorcycle division, uniquely belonged to the Russian Imperial Army's Gymnastics and Fencing School. While not a formal military adoption, officers could privately purchase such approved models. The pistol's specific Cyrillic markings and rare factory nickel finish, with certain parts left blackened for function, make it a significant historical artifact.

This comprehensive book review of 'FN Browning Pistols: Side-arms that Shaped World History' by Anthony Vanderlinden, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, delves into the rich history and technical evolution of FN's iconic handguns. The book is highly recommended for its detailed collector's guide, historical context, and expert analysis of major models from the FN 1899 to the Browning High Power.