Videos tagged with Lanyard Ring

This video reveals a humorous, non-standard feature of older government-issue 1911 pistols: the ability to function as a bottle opener. By slightly disengaging the magazine and utilizing the lanyard ring in conjunction with the magazine well, a twist-top bottle can be opened. While not a practical firearm function, it highlights a quirky aspect of the classic design.

This entry details the Bulgarian M1911 Luger, a variant adopted by Bulgaria in 1911. It highlights unique features such as a reversed marking scheme with the Bulgarian crest on the toggle and DWM on the chamber, a distinctive lanyard ring, and Cyrillic inscriptions for safety and loaded chamber indicators. The entry also touches upon Bulgarian Luger procurement history and modifications during WWII, drawing from expert analysis by Ian McCollum.