Videos tagged with Robert Hillberg

This entry details the High Standard T3 prototype pistol, an experimental firearm developed for the US Army Air Force in the late 1940s. Expert analysis highlights its innovative delayed blowback system, design challenges with aluminum frames, and its place in military sidearm development. The video provides a deep dive into its historical context and technical specifications.

The Winchester Liberator was a series of four-barrel shotguns designed by Robert Hillberg for low-cost, mass production in counter-insurgency scenarios. Early prototypes like the Mark 1 featured wooden mockups, while the Mark 2 utilized magnesium castings. The Mark 3 evolved to steel tubes for easier manufacturing and was chambered in 12 gauge. Despite interest from Winchester and DARPA, the project ultimately failed to secure military contracts.

This video is a book review of "The Whitney Wolverine" by Antonio Taglienti. The book delves into the history, design, manufacturing, and financial struggles of the Whitney Wolverine pistol, also known as the Whitney, Lightning, or Hillson Imperial. This .22 automatic pistol, designed by Robert Hillberg in the 1950s, featured innovative use of aluminum castings and clever design elements. Despite its quality, marketing and financial issues led to limited production. The book includes details on prototypes, manufacturing, production history, advertising, and serial numbers.