The Passler Model 1887 is a rare Austrian manually operated repeating pistol from the 1880s, predating self-loading designs. It features a unique ring trigger operation similar to a double-action revolver and utilizes a Mannlicher-style en-bloc clip system for its five-round internal magazine. Chambered in .32 Short Revolver black powder, only about 100 were produced, making it a significant historical artifact.
This YouTube Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide array of firearms-related topics. It delves into technical aspects like gain twist rifling and compares the 6.5mm Arisaka to modern cartridges. The discussion also touches upon historical firearm decisions, such as the US abandonment of the M1917 Enfield, and explores future acquisition interests. The video addresses the mechanics of Stoner's gas impingement system, potential BAR modernization, and the reasons behind military firearms surplus and its dealers. Additionally, it provides guidance on identifying collectible firearms, discusses the decline of rimmed and rimfire cartridges, and examines modern firearm technologies like binary triggers and rotating barrel pistols. French arms reputation and the potential US availability of the L85A2 are also explored, with a brief mention of on-location battlefield footage.
The Nickl M1916/22 is a significant prototype pistol designed by Josef Nickl, Mauser's lead engineer, featuring a rotating barrel mechanism inspired by the Steyr-Hahn M1912. Due to post-WWI restrictions, Nickl developed this design further in Czechoslovakia, leading to the CZ 22 and eventually the CZ 24. The pistol showcases a unique safety lever and an interesting slide drop mechanism upon magazine insertion.
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