Videos tagged with Pattern 1913

This entry details the development and technical aspects of the Pattern 1913 Enfield rifle, a precursor to the American M1917. It highlights the rifle's hybrid action, influenced by Mauser designs but retaining British 'cock-on-close' functionality, and its experimental .276 Enfield caliber. The entry emphasizes the expertise of Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries in explaining the historical context and mechanical intricacies of this significant firearm.

This video provides a post-auction recap of the Rock Island Auction's April 2016 Premier event, detailing the final realized prices for various firearms. It highlights exceptionally high prices for early developmental prototypes like the T3 E2 Garand and Japanese Type 4 Garand, while also noting more accessible items such as the Brun Lotridge squeeze trigger pistol and Deim revolver. The discussion touches on the strong market for rare German firearms, specifically early developmental Walthers, and mentions the sale of a Pattern 1913 rifle and a VG2 rifle. The video also covers the sale of a 1923 Thompson, a Heinen rifle made by Walther, a CZ prototype, and Japanese prototype pistols, noting that a Thompson T2 did not sell.