Videos tagged with James Julia Auction

This entry details the Knoble .22 Rimfire Prototype Pistol, presented by Ian McCullum of Forgotten Weapons. The pistol, designed by W.B. Noble, is a rare toolroom prototype showcasing unique design elements like a distinctive grip and heel magazine release. While unfinished, it offers insight into Noble's design evolution, particularly his earlier .45 caliber trials pistol. The .22 utilizes a blowback action, contrasting with Noble's toggle-locked designs.

This video showcases an experimental muzzle cover modification on an 1893 Mauser rifle, chambered in 7mm Mauser (7x57mm). The device, integrated with the trigger mechanism, automatically lifts to reveal the front sight and muzzle when the trigger is pulled and retracts when released. While innovative for keeping the muzzle clean, the modification was not mass-produced, likely due to potential issues with premature firing.

This review of the Mannlicher 1901/04 Carbine by Ian from Forgotten Weapons highlights its status as an experimental firearm chambered in the rare 7.63x32mm Mannlicher cartridge. The carbine features a recoil-operated action based on Mannlicher's 1896 pistol, with a unique solution to prevent barrel reciprocation with the handguard. Its historical significance lies in its potential as an early intermediate cartridge carbine, though its experimental nature is evident in features like unmarked sights.

This expert-level review from Forgotten Weapons examines two rare BSA experimental pistols from circa 1919-1920, one in .34 Belton and the other converted to .32 ACP. The pistols, mechanically based on the FN Model 1922, showcase BSA's post-WWI efforts to innovate with new belted cartridge technology, though the project ultimately failed due to ammunition rarity. The review details unique design features like the firing pin ejector and grip safety, highlighting the prototypes' developmental nature and historical significance.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Schouboe prototype .45 ACP pistols, designed by Jens Schouboe and manufactured in Denmark. The presenter, Ian from Forgotten Weapons, details their history, design, and functionality, highlighting their participation in the 1907 US Army pistol trials. The video includes a demonstration of the pistol's simple disassembly and reassembly process, emphasizing its straight blowback operation and unique use of lightweight bullets to manage recoil in a large caliber.