Videos tagged with V-Notch Rear Sight

This review of the Austro-Hungarian Werndl 1873/77 "Extra Korps" highlights its upgrades over previous models, including a recessed hammer, improved single-stage trigger, and modified sights. The carbine is chambered in 11mm for black powder cartridges and features a compact, reinforced action with a semi-pistol grip, making it more manageable.

This review of the Mauser 1891 highlights its early design as a small bore, smokeless powder, magazine repeating rifle. Key features discussed include its weight, overall length, the balance point of the ammunition, the action's stiffness, the safety mechanism, and the sight variations. The rifle is noted for being advanced at its adoption but quickly surpassed by later Mauser designs.

The Luger 1900 is a historically significant semi-automatic pistol weighing nearly 2 lbs with an overall length of 9.4 inches. It features an 8-round magazine chambered in 30 Luger, a toggle walking bolt, and a contoured grip. The trigger is described as mushy, and recoil is snappy. Safety features include an automatic grip safety and a manual safety. Its sights are tall with a deep V-notch rear and a shark fin front.

This expert review of the Danish Bergmann 1910, presented by C&Rsenal, details its mechanical operation, ergonomics, and historical context. The analysis highlights its short recoil locked breech system, 6-round detachable magazine, and unique handling characteristics, including a two-stage trigger and stiff magazine release. The instructor emphasizes its moderate recoil and quick-sighting system, offering a comprehensive look at this WWI-era sidearm.

This review of the Luger 1900 highlights its historical significance as a pistol that established many modern features. Key aspects discussed include its weight, overall length, loading mechanism, grip ergonomics, trigger feel, recoil characteristics, safety features, and sights. The reviewer notes its potential for improvement but acknowledges its groundbreaking design for its era.

The C&Rsenal 'Minute of Mae' episode reviews the Danish Bergmann 1910 pistol. It highlights the pistol's 2.2 lb weight, 10-inch overall length, and short recoil locked breech mechanism, noting its resemblance to the C96 Mauser. The review details its 6-round magazine capacity in 9mm Bergman, the ergonomics of its bell-shaped grip, a two-stage trigger pull, a stiff magazine release, and a long flip safety lever. Sights are described as good for their era, with moderate recoil and an empty-chamber lock-open feature.

This review of the Swedish Mauser 1894/14 highlights its design for cavalry and specialty troops, weighing 7.5 pounds with a 44-inch overall length. The rifle uses a five-round stripper clip and the 6.5 Swede cartridge. Key features include a smooth bolt action, a comfortable turn-down bolt handle, a stiff safety, a long trigger take-up, and a protected Barleycorn front sight with a graduated ladder V-notch rear sight. A barrel extension was added to comply with U.S. import laws.

The Walther Model 4 is a compact, blowback-operated pistol chambered in 8.32 ACP, featuring a detachable box magazine and prominent slide texturing for grip. Despite its small size, it exhibits snappy recoil, though its forward balance offers slight assistance. The trigger pull is noted as smooth due to a long transfer bar, and while the safety is operable one-handed, it's not quick. The rear V-notch sight is functional, and the magazine release is considered adequate.