Videos tagged with French Pistols

This entry details the unique Union automatic pistol from France, highlighting its distinctive 35-round horseshoe-shaped magazine. Expert instruction covers the necessity of a specialized loading tool for the .32 ACP caliber magazine and the surprisingly ergonomic balance of the pistol when fitted with the extended capacity. The guide emphasizes the practical loading technique and the non-affixing nature of the magazine's front stirrup.

This video showcases a diverse collection of vintage pistols acquired at the Allentown show, focusing on World War II era firearms. Highlights include a rare Walther PPK 'Party Leader', a Luftwaffe-marked Femaru Model 37, a Japanese Nambu Type 14, and various German P.38 variations from different manufacturers and production years. The collection also features a Kriegsmarine-marked Mauser 1934, a French Unique pistol, and US M1911A1s from Ithaca and Union Switch & Signal, demonstrating significant historical and collector value.

This video presents a literature review of English-language books on French military firearms. The presenter discusses several books covering various French arms, including rifles, pistols, and machine guns, from historical periods up to the mid-20th century. He notes the limited availability of comprehensive references, particularly for bolt-action rifles like the Lebel and Berthier, and mentions he is working on a book to fill that gap. Specific books highlighted include "French Military Arms" by James Hicks, "Proud Promise" on French semi-automatic rifles, "Honour Bound" on the Chauchat machine rifle, "The Last Bolt Gun" on the MAS-36, "The French 1935 Pistols," and "Military Handguns of France."

This video provides a review of the book "Military Handguns of France" by Eugene Medlin and Jean Huon. The reviewer highlights the book as an excellent primer on an under-appreciated subject, covering both French revolvers and automatic pistols up to 1958. The reviewer notes that the book appears to be out of print but mentions a later expanded edition is available. The Mas 1935A is specifically mentioned and praised for its design.