Videos tagged with Schouboe

The Schouboe Model 1916 represents the final, albeit unsuccessful, iteration of a Danish automatic pistol. Key design changes include a steeply angled grip, a revised slide and barrel mechanism where the slide doesn't telescope, and a unique blowback action utilizing specialized low-pressure .45 caliber ammunition. Despite retaining some earlier safety features, it introduced a novel last-round hold-open mechanism via a follower protrusion.

This video delves into the history and technical aspects of the Danish 1865/97 Pinfire Conversion Revolver. Initially adopted in 1865 as a pinfire model when percussion firearms were still prevalent, this 6-shot solid-frame revolver served for decades. In 1897, it underwent a significant conversion to fire modern centerfire ammunition. The description highlights unusual features like a manual safety and the unique metal-jacketed, wood-cored centerfire projectile used, which was also employed in Schouboe automatic pistols. The converted revolvers remained in service until the end of World War II.

This video explores the Schouboe Prototype .45 Pistols, notably those that competed in the 1907 US Army pistol trials. Designed by Jens Schouboe, also known for the Madsen machine gun, these pistols featured a simple blowback design chambered in .45 caliber. They utilized a unique, lightweight, high-velocity cartridge (63 grains at 1600fps) which led to their rejection by the Army, who favored the .45 ACP cartridge. The video highlights the pistols' remarkably simple disassembly. Two examples are shown: a standard version with metal grips and a fancy gold-inlaid model intended for the President of Uruguay.