Videos tagged with John Pedersen

This guide details the installation and basic operation of the extremely rare Pedersen Device, a WWI-era conversion for the M1903 Mark 1 Springfield rifle. Experts from Brownells explain how the device transforms the bolt-action rifle into a semi-automatic, blowback-operated firearm chambered in the proprietary .30 Pedersen cartridge, emphasizing the significant modifications required for the rifle and the device's unique 40-round magazine system. The rarity of surviving units is also highlighted.

This Q&A episode from C&Rsenal addresses numerous viewer questions about World War I firearms. Key topics include the impact of designers like Ferdinand von Mannlicher on modern firearms, the prevalence of manually operated rapid-fire weapons, the issuance of ammunition in clips versus loose, and which rifles are considered to have overstayed their utility. The discussion also delves into the reasons behind the slow development of automatic arms during WWI, the design of hypothetical WWI rifles, the effectiveness of machine guns like the Maxim, and the prevalence of personal weapons on the battlefield. The hosts also touch upon manufacturing capabilities, the rarity of emergency use rifles in WWI compared to WWII, and the challenges of filming and collecting historical firearms.

This TFBTV video provides a field strip of the Remington R51 pistol, a re-release of the John Pedersen-designed Model 51. Despite previous less-than-ideal reviews of the R51, the video focuses on its unique hesitation-locked mechanism during disassembly. The content aims to show any wear on the internal components of the firearm. The description also thanks Ventura Munitions and Proxibid for their support and encourages viewers to check out TFBTV's Patreon page.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of the rare Pedersen GX and GY rifles, prototypes developed by John Pedersen in 1939 as a final attempt to compete with the M1 Garand. Ian McCollum details key differences in their gas systems (gas trap vs. gas port) and clip compatibility (proprietary vs. standard M1 en bloc clips). The GY represents a refinement towards military standardization, while the GX retains earlier design elements. Production was extremely limited, with only about 10-12 of each model made.

The Pedersen Device, officially the Model 1918 .30 caliber automatic pistol, was a secret WWI weapon designed to convert the Springfield 1903 rifle into a semi-automatic firearm. It utilized a 40-round magazine and fired a unique 80-grain projectile at 1300 fps, intended for the 1919 Spring Offensive. Specialized web gear was issued for carrying the device and its magazines, with conversion involving replacing the rifle's bolt.

This video provides an expert-level review of the T3E2 Garand trials rifle, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details the rifle's development, its competition against other designs like the Pedersen Rifle, and the reasons for its ultimate rejection in favor of the M1 Garand in .30-06 Springfield. Key technical differences and historical context are thoroughly explored.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare Japanese Pedersen Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It highlights the unique disassembly method involving a spring catch and a single cross-pin to remove the complex toggle-lock assembly. The process is noted as being significantly easier than on the British Vickers version.

This video delves into the innovative designs of John Pedersen, a highly regarded but often overlooked American firearms designer. It covers his work with Remington, including iconic models like the Model 12, Model 14, and the unique Model 51 pistol, as well as his experimental military projects like the Pedersen Device and Pedersen Rifle. The expert analysis highlights Pedersen's mechanical ingenuity and his impact on firearms development, particularly his contributions to pump-action shotguns and delayed blowback mechanisms.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare Pedersen Model GY rifle, a design by John Pedersen that competed against John Garand for the US service rifle contract. The GY is presented as an improved version of Pedersen's earlier toggle-lock designs and a gas-port evolution of the M1 Garand. The video highlights its distinctive features, rarity, and historical context within the development of the M1 Garand.

The Pedersen Selfloading Rifle, designed by John Pedersen, was a primary competitor to the M1 Garand in US military trials. It featured a unique toggle-locked, delayed blowback action and was chambered in .276 Pedersen. Despite its advanced design, it was ultimately passed over for the M1 Garand due to logistical concerns and a mandate to stick with the .30-06 caliber.