Videos tagged with Post WWI

This video delves into the historical context of the "Red Summer of 1919," focusing on a specific violent incident: the Battle for Brewery Gulch in Bisbee, Arizona on July 3rd, 1919. It examines the underlying causes that led to this brutal period and highlights the involvement of the 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers against law enforcement. The description also includes a link to a historical military memo, suggesting a deeper dive into the period's events and troop dynamics.

The Praga Model 1919 was Czechoslovakia's first official post-WWI army pistol, designed by Vaclav Holek. This informative review from Forgotten Weapons details its historical context, unique internal mechanics like the locked recoil spring, and its service life through WWII. The video highlights the pistol's simple design, intended for affordability and domestic production, and its eventual replacement by other designs.

The Ortgies automatic pistol, often overlooked, features a unique latching grip safety and a screwless grip panel design. Despite production halts due to post-WWI restrictions, over 400,000 were manufactured, becoming common in the US as souvenirs. Its fixed barrel removal via a 90-degree rotation is a notable mechanical feature.

The Deutsche Werke Ortgies pistol, produced between 1919-1924, is a high-quality, screwless pocket pistol originally made in .25 ACP, .32 ACP, and .380 ACP. Despite its inexpensive origins, it features excellent machining and was known for accuracy, even winning a national championship. The review details its unique grip safety, striker-fired mechanism, and provides technical specifications, including a 4 lbs 10 oz trigger pull. While the .25 ACP caliber is considered anemic for self-defense, the pistol's reliability and craftsmanship are highlighted.