Videos tagged with Pedersen Rifle

This video, titled "Exotic Slow Motion Malfunctions: Pedersen Rifle," focuses on showcasing and analyzing malfunctions of the Pedersen rifle. Utilizing slow-motion footage, the content highlights various jamming and failure issues experienced by this historical firearm. The description indicates a focus on the mechanical aspects of the rifle's operation and its propensity for malfunctions, with associated hashtags pointing to forgotten weapons and common firearm issues.

This guide breaks down the mechanics of toggle action firearms, explaining their function as locking mechanisms in iconic early self-loading weapons like the Luger, Maxim, and Vickers. It details the 'knee joint' principle, the unlocking sequence in short recoil and delayed blowback variants, and the historical reasons for their obsolescence. The explanation is delivered with expert analysis from Ian McCollum.

This guide details the disassembly and operational mechanics of the rare Japanese Trials Gas-Operated Pedersen Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the unique toggle-lock action, forward-moving gas piston, and internal safety features, providing insights into its complex design and historical context. The video highlights the rifle's reliability and the historical factors influencing its development and eventual cancellation.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Pedersen PA Carbine, a factory-produced variant of the Pedersen rifle. Instructor Ian discusses its design differences from the rifle, including a shorter barrel and stock, intended for cavalry use. He details the production numbers and the evolution from the Model PB to the PA, highlighting improvements like a reversible clip and easier partial clip ejection. The carbine is presented as the final piece in a comprehensive Pedersen collection.

This guide details the shooting technique for the rare Vickers-Pedersen .276 Model PB rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers safe handling, loading with its unique en bloc clip, firing considerations like trigger reset and toggle action clearance, and the specific characteristics of the .276 Pedersen cartridge. The review highlights the rifle's shootability and historical context, noting its competition against the T1 experimental rifle and its eventual rejection due to manufacturing costs.

This video provides an expert-level look at the rare Pedersen Rifle Model PB, a significant competitor to the M1 Garand. Featuring insights from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, the review details the rifle's unique delayed blowback toggle action, accuracy testing with .276 Pedersen ammunition, and a comparison of its handling characteristics and sights to the M1 Garand. The analysis highlights the rifle's viability as a service weapon while acknowledging potential field reliability concerns.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare Japanese Pedersen Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It highlights the unique disassembly method involving a spring catch and a single cross-pin to remove the complex toggle-lock assembly. The process is noted as being significantly easier than on the British Vickers version.

This video delves into the innovative designs of John Pedersen, a highly regarded but often overlooked American firearms designer. It covers his work with Remington, including iconic models like the Model 12, Model 14, and the unique Model 51 pistol, as well as his experimental military projects like the Pedersen Device and Pedersen Rifle. The expert analysis highlights Pedersen's mechanical ingenuity and his impact on firearms development, particularly his contributions to pump-action shotguns and delayed blowback mechanisms.

The Pedersen Selfloading Rifle, designed by John Pedersen, was a primary competitor to the M1 Garand in US military trials. It featured a unique toggle-locked, delayed blowback action and was chambered in .276 Pedersen. Despite its advanced design, it was ultimately passed over for the M1 Garand due to logistical concerns and a mandate to stick with the .30-06 caliber.