This entry details two experimental .38 caliber automatic pistols designed by Joseph Chester White, predating the US 1907 pistol trials. The analysis, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, covers their unique mechanical features, including a short recoil system with a pivoting wedge lock and a rotating barrel mechanism. It highlights White's innovative, though ultimately unsuccessful, design concepts for firearm development.
This expert guide details the White-Merrill Model 1907 pistol, a contender in the 1907 US military pistol trials. It covers the pistol's unique design, including its transparent grip window and one-handed charging lever, and its innovative tilting slide action. The guide also highlights the pistol's significant reliability issues encountered during trials, providing valuable insights into firearm development and historical military testing.
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