Videos tagged with Lewis Automatic Pistol

This video provides an in-depth look at the Lewis Automatic Pistol, a rare prototype designed by Isaac Newton Lewis. The presenter details its gas-operated, rotating bolt mechanism, which is similar to his famous machine gun but scaled down to pistol size. Key features discussed include its semi-automatic operation, firing from an open bolt, and its patent in 1919. The video highlights the pistol's potential chambering in .45 ACP and its unique design elements, despite its ultimate rejection by the US Army in favor of the M1911.