Videos tagged with Hammond Automatic Pistol

This entry details the Grant Hammond .45 ACP trials pistol, a rare prototype tested by the US military in 1917-1918. Expertly presented by Forgotten Weapons, the analysis covers its designer, Grant Hammond, its innovative but unreliable short recoil mechanism, unique magazine handling, and the critical reliability issues that prevented its adoption. Despite its flaws, the pistol is recognized as a significant piece of firearms history and a desirable collector's item due to its rarity and experimental nature.

This guide details the unique hybrid action of the Grant Hammond .32 ACP Prototype pistol, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the blow-forward and blow-back elements, automatic magazine ejection, and automatic bolt closure. The guide emphasizes understanding the complex, albeit currently non-functional, bolt locking system and the magazine's unique retention and ejection method. It's a deep dive into a rare prototype's mechanics, suitable for advanced enthusiasts.