Videos tagged with Little Tom pistol

This video details the rare Fox .32 ACP police prototype, Czechoslovakia's first semi-automatic pistol. Designed by Alois Tomiška, it was an upscaled version of the .25 ACP Fox, featuring a unique folding trigger and a rolled sheet metal frame. Although only a prototype, its development paved the way for CZ's future in Strakonice.

The Little Tom Pistol, designed by Alois Tomiska in 1909, holds the distinction of being the first DA/SA semi-automatic pistol. While historically significant, its practical performance is hampered by significant reliability issues, including light primer strikes and ejection failures. Its unique top-loading brass magazine and simple disassembly are notable design features.

This documentary explores the Becker & Hollander Beholla pistol, a WWI-era German sidearm. While a high-quality commercial firearm, its design, influenced by the 'Little Tom', featured a cumbersome takedown and a heavy single-action trigger. The video details its internal mechanics, field stripping, and range performance, ultimately concluding it was ill-suited for battlefield conditions due to capacity and maintenance issues.