Videos tagged with Pistols of the Warlords

This Q&A session from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms-related topics. Ian McCollum discusses the evolution of red dot sights, the importance of blood lead level testing for shooters, and the nuances of various historical and modern firearms, including the 5.56 NATO cartridge's twist rate evolution, the M14's manufacturing issues, and the challenges of polymer-cased ammunition. He also touches on niche subjects like underwater firearms, electromagnetic rifles, and the future of handgun design.

This video serves as an announcement and catalog overview for Headstamp Publishing. It highlights currently available and upcoming book titles covering a wide range of firearms-related topics, from World War II small arms of various nations to specialized subjects like Chinese mystery pistols, French military rifles, British bullpup rifles, and even historical tobacco and swords. The publisher also offers the Vickers Guide series and details pre-order options for new releases.

This video announces Black Friday sales and promotions related to firearms literature and merchandise. It highlights books from Headstamp Publishing focusing on the History of Weapons & War and specific historical firearms like Chinese Warlord Pistols. Merchandise from Varusteleka is also featured. The video provides links to purchase these items, including a special offer for European customers on US World War Two books and Chinese Warlord Pistols.

This guide details how to identify and assess a Chinese copy of the FN 1900 pistol, likely produced by the Shanghai Arsenal. It emphasizes examining grip markings for manufacturer and origin, verifying serial number placement, and confirming technical specifications such as caliber (.32 ACP), capacity (7 rounds), action type (semi-automatic blowback), and magazine release. The guide highlights the superior quality of Shanghai Arsenal's production compared to typical artisanal copies of the era, as presented by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This video celebrates the book launch of 'Pistols of the Warlords' by Ian McCollum and his father, Duncan. The livestream features discussions about the book's content, focusing on obscure Chinese pistols from the Warlord Era, alongside cocktail making and food tasting. Key insights include the challenges of researching undocumented firearms, the emergence of patterns from extensive study, and the historical context of Chinese arms manufacturing. The discussion also touches upon the nuances of Chinese dating systems on firearms and the cultural differences influencing weapon design and markings.

This video announces an upcoming livestream event hosted by Ian McCollum and his father to celebrate the end of the 'Pistols of the Warlords' Kickstarter campaign. The livestream will feature discussions on Chinese pistols, potentially other firearms, and cocktails from the book. It is scheduled for 7 PM Pacific / 10 PM Eastern and will last two hours, marking the final hours of the Kickstarter.

This video announces updates to the "Pistols of the Warlords" Kickstarter campaign, highlighting the addition of Dolf Goldsmith's monograph "Arming the Dragon" as a standalone pledge option. The book, originally planned as softcover, will now be a hardcover due to high demand. Existing pledges for Collector's Editions will receive a hardcover copy of "Arming the Dragon" included for free. The announcement also promotes a final livestream event celebrating the campaign's closing hours, featuring discussions on Chinese firearms and themed cocktails.

This entry details the Shanghai 1900 Pistol-Carbine, a unique firearm based on the Browning Model 1900 action, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum at a backup gun match. It covers the pistol's technical specifications, including its .32 ACP caliber, 10-round capacity, and distinctive features like a tangent sight and shoulder stock attachment. The performance in a competition setting is also analyzed, highlighting both its strengths and minor feeding issues, offering insights into the quality of Chinese warlord-era firearms.

This YouTube video is the seventh update for the 'Pistols of the Warlords' project, focusing on Yan Xishan, the 'Model Governor' of Shanxi. The description highlights the successful achievement of a stretch goal to profile Yan Xishan and mentions the next goal is live-fire testing of pistols. It also notes the rapid success of the Kickstarter campaign, with all initial stretch goals being met quickly.

This video is the 6th update for "Pistols of the Warlords," announcing the achievement of two new Kickstarter stretch goals, exceeding $900,000. This update includes a new Warlord profile for Zhang Zuolin and additional maps illustrating territorial changes during the Warlord Era in the 1920s. With only two stretch goals remaining, the final one is teased as being particularly exciting. The update also reminds viewers of a celebratory livestream scheduled for Friday, June 18th, and encourages continued support for the Kickstarter campaign.

This episode of The Gun Collective News covers several new firearms and industry developments. It features the new Taurus GX4 micro-compact pistol, highlighting its features and competitive pricing. The Beretta Ultraleggero, an ultralight over/under shotgun, is also introduced. The show discusses a new version of the LV0A rifle from Zero Delta and the controversial Ideal Conceal 'cell phone gun' now available in 9mm. Finally, it addresses the ongoing issue of YouTube demonetizing firearms channels and highlights specific channels affected.

This YouTube video provides an update on the "Pistols of the Warlords" project, highlighting its successful Kickstarter campaign and upcoming stretch goals. The update reveals new Warlord profiles, custom headbands, and a unique addition of period-appropriate Shanghai-themed cocktails to be included with the books. Further stretch goals include additional maps of the Clique Wars and exciting high-speed video testing of Warlord-era pistols, specifically mentioning the 7.63mm Mauser, to examine their firing characteristics.