Videos tagged with Horseshoe Magazine

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 guide details the detachment of an experimental horseshoe magazine from a Gewehr 71 rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. The process involves safely unloading the firearm and then manipulating the magazine's mounting plate. Once detached, the rifle reverts to its standard single-shot configuration. This procedure highlights the unique design of early repeating rifle magazine trials.

This guide details the installation of the rare 35-round horseshoe magazine for the Union automatic pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It highlights the unique design and secure fit of this extended magazine, noting its likely association with selective-fire variants. The information is presented with expert historical context, emphasizing the pistol's French origins and quality craftsmanship.