Videos tagged with Shanghai Arsenal

This review details a high-quality Chinese copy of the FN 1900 pistol, manufactured by the Shanghai Arsenal. Unlike many inferior warlord-era reproductions, this example demonstrates factory-standard production, closely matching Belgian specifications. The review highlights its historical significance, manufacturing quality, and specific markings, offering valuable insights for collectors and historians of early 20th-century Chinese firearms.

This review examines the Shanghai M1900 Pistol-Carbine, a scaled-up variant of the FN Model 1900 produced in China during the Warlord Era. Unlike many crude copies, these were manufactured with high-quality, interchangeable parts on Western-style production lines. The firearm features a tangent rear sight, a slot for a shoulder stock, and is chambered in .32 ACP, mimicking the prestige of the Mauser C96.

This video delves into the fascinating world of Chinese-made copies of the FN Model 1900 pistol, often produced by artisanal makers rather than official arsenals. These firearms exhibit significant variations in grip design, safety levers, and slide cuts, deviating from the original Belgian pattern. A common characteristic is the use of spurious markings, including misspelled brand names like 'Wauser' and 'Browning', intended to inflate their perceived value.