Videos tagged with FN 1903

This video focuses on the FN 1903 pistol, specifically the Husqvarna contract variant. It highlights the unique feature of having two interchangeable slide options, offering a closer look at this historical firearm. The analysis implies a detailed examination of the pistol's design and potential functionality with the different slides, appealing to firearm enthusiasts interested in historical military sidearms and their variations.

The Arsenal Tallinn SMG was Estonia's primary interwar submachine gun, developed from the German MP18. It uniquely fires the 9x20mm Browning semi-rimmed cartridge and features a 50-round magazine designed to prevent rimlock. Approximately 600 were produced and issued to Estonian forces, with most later sold to Spain, making surviving examples rare.

This review of the Belgian FN 1903 highlights its historical significance and mechanical features. Key specifications include a 7-round capacity in 9mm Browning Long, an 8.1-inch length, and a weight of 2.2 lbs. The pistol employs a blowback operation and features both a grip safety and a manual thumb safety. While praised for its dense profile, the trigger is described as mushy and creaky, and recoil is noted as snappier than expected.

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.

The Tokarev TT-33, designed by Fedor Tokarev, was a Soviet replacement for the Nagant revolver, chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev. Its design features a removable hammer pack for easy servicing and locking lugs similar to the 1911 but with radial lugs for simpler production. The featured 1942 Izhevsk pistol was captured in Korea and saw service in both WWII and the Korean War.

This video provides an in-depth review of the FN 1922 service pistol, also known as the 1910/22 or 10/22. The presenter, Mike from TFBTV, discusses its history as a successful but lesser-known service pistol used by various European countries from the inter-war period until the 1970s and 1980s. The review covers its availability in both 9x17mm (.380 ACP) and 7.65x17mm (.32 ACP) calibers. Other firearms mentioned in passing include the FN 1910 and FN 1903 / Husqvarna m/07. The video also features mentions of sponsors Ventura Munitions, BLACKHAWK!, and Blue Alpha Gear, as well as a call to support TFBTV on Patreon.

This video features a firing segment of the Belgian FN 1903 pistol, presented as Episode 056 of a series. The title indicates a focus on the practical use and handling of this specific firearm. The description also provides links to the full episode and the creator's Patreon page for those interested in supporting their content.

This documentary explores the FN Model 1903, a John Browning-designed blowback pistol chambered in 9x20mm Browning Long. It details the pistol's technical specifications, historical context within FN's market division with Colt, and its adoption by Sweden as the m/07. The video covers its mechanical operation, live-fire demonstration, and its role during WWI, highlighting its influence on future handgun designs.

Mike provides an in-depth look at the Husqvarna m/07, the Swedish variant of the FN 1903 pistol. He discusses his personal "love-hate" relationship with this early semi-automatic handgun, noting its service with the Swedish army as late as the 1980s and its distinctive 9x20mmSR ammunition. The video also briefly features the SIG P210/P49 and SIG-Sauer P226, suggesting a comparative or historical context. The review highlights the potential of the m/07 as one of the most powerful blowback service handguns ever widely adopted.

This review details the rare FN Model 1903 pistol equipped with its original shoulder stock, which doubles as a holster. The FN 1903, a larger military variant of the Colt 1903, is chambered in 9x20mm Browning Long and was produced under Russian contract for this specific configuration. The stock attaches via rails and utilizes an extended 10-round magazine, effectively turning the pistol into a small carbine. This historical setup is NFA exempt and classified as a Curio & Relic.