Videos tagged with Teddy Roosevelt

The FN M1900, designed by John Browning, was the first successful slide-action semi-automatic pistol and introduced the .32 ACP cartridge. While historically significant and used by figures like Teddy Roosevelt, its design features a unique recoil spring placement above the barrel and requires a screwdriver for field stripping. Modern comparisons show the Colt 1903 eventually surpassed it in the US market, and the reviewed example exhibited some extraction malfunctions due to age.

This episode of ARTV Preview delves into the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), showcasing its offerings like the M1 Garand and 1911A1 pistols. It features a review of the Springfield M1A in 6.5 Creedmoor and a historical look at the Spanish Astra Model 300, noting its use by the German Luftwaffe in WWII. The CMP's origins under Teddy Roosevelt and its privatization are also discussed.