Videos tagged with FN Model 1903

This video clarifies the distinction between a firearm's operating system and its locking system. The locking system ensures the breech is sealed during firing, while the operating system cycles the action. Examples like the Martini-Henry illustrate this, with its falling block as the lock and lever as the operator. Different firearms can share operating styles but have distinct locking mechanisms, such as rotating versus tilting bolts.

This review examines the rare 9mm Clement Military Pistol prototype from 1914, a blowback-action firearm chambered in 9mm Browning Long. It features a shrouded hammer and a unique magazine release/lanyard loop. The pistol shares similarities with the FN Model 1903 and comes with a comprehensive holster system. Only two examples are known, making it a significant historical artifact.

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.