Videos tagged with Jens Schouboe

The Schouboe Model 1916 represents the final, albeit unsuccessful, iteration of a Danish automatic pistol. Key design changes include a steeply angled grip, a revised slide and barrel mechanism where the slide doesn't telescope, and a unique blowback action utilizing specialized low-pressure .45 caliber ammunition. Despite retaining some earlier safety features, it introduced a novel last-round hold-open mechanism via a follower protrusion.

This review details the rare Danish Schouboe automatic pistols, focusing on their unique .45 caliber blowback design using lightweight bullets at high velocity. It covers the evolution from the .32 ACP Model 1903 to the .45 caliber Model 1907 and the final Model 1910, noting their limited production and failed US trials. The video also highlights unique features like the shoulder stock holster and presentation models for Uruguay.

The Madsen M1896 Flaadens Rekylgevær, developed by Jens Schouboe, represents an early military semi-automatic rifle utilizing a unique falling block and short recoil action. Its innovative gravity-feed magazine system, holding 10 rounds, and the evolution of its mechanical concept into the successful Madsen Light Machine Gun highlight its historical significance. While featuring some ergonomic challenges, its design was a crucial step in self-loading firearm development.

This review of the Schouboe Model 1903 .32 ACP pistol by Forgotten Weapons highlights its unique design and historical context. Despite being well-made and reliable, its commercial failure is attributed to its bulky size and awkward ergonomics compared to contemporary competitors. The video provides a detailed look at its simple blowback operation, a unique two-position magazine release acting as a cutoff, and a straightforward disassembly process.

This video explores the Schouboe Prototype .45 Pistols, notably those that competed in the 1907 US Army pistol trials. Designed by Jens Schouboe, also known for the Madsen machine gun, these pistols featured a simple blowback design chambered in .45 caliber. They utilized a unique, lightweight, high-velocity cartridge (63 grains at 1600fps) which led to their rejection by the Army, who favored the .45 ACP cartridge. The video highlights the pistols' remarkably simple disassembly. Two examples are shown: a standard version with metal grips and a fancy gold-inlaid model intended for the President of Uruguay.