This expert-level review of the Model 1808 US Navy Pistol by Simeon North, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its historical context and unique features. The pistol was the first contracted firearm for the US Navy, specified under the 1808 Militia Act. Key characteristics include its .64 caliber bore, 10.5-inch barrel, flintlock action, wooden stock and ramrod, 'bag grip' with a brass cap for impact use, and a distinctive belt hook for naval personnel. The review highlights that parts were hand-fitted, not interchangeable, and notes the rarity of original flintlock configurations.
The US Navy converted M1 Garands to 7.62mm NATO as the Mk2 Mod1 due to reluctance to fund new M14 rifles. Early Mk2 Mod0 conversions using chamber plugs failed, leading to the Mk2 Mod1's adoption of new 7.62mm barrels. These conversions required opening the gas port and adding a magazine spacer to prevent .30-06 loading. Authentic Mk2 Mod1 rifles can be identified by specific barrel markings and are best verified with CMP documentation.
Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert-level review of the Colt/Browning Model 1900 automatic pistol. He details its unique dual-link action, the innovative but finicky sight safety mechanism, and its historical significance as a precursor to the M1911. The review highlights its .38 ACP chambering and early military testing, offering insights into its evolution and limitations.
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