Videos tagged with Warlord Era

This entry details William Fairbairn's revolutionary tactical training methods developed for the Shanghai Municipal Police. It covers his evolution from traditional marksmanship to 'instinctive' or 'point' shooting, emphasizing rapid deployment and target acquisition under stress. The content also touches upon the creation of the world's first SWAT team and innovative tactical gear, drawing from the expertise of firearms historian Ian McCollum.

This video is the 6th update for "Pistols of the Warlords," announcing the achievement of two new Kickstarter stretch goals, exceeding $900,000. This update includes a new Warlord profile for Zhang Zuolin and additional maps illustrating territorial changes during the Warlord Era in the 1920s. With only two stretch goals remaining, the final one is teased as being particularly exciting. The update also reminds viewers of a celebratory livestream scheduled for Friday, June 18th, and encourages continued support for the Kickstarter campaign.

This video provides an update on the 'Pistols of the Warlords' Kickstarter campaign, announcing the achievement of two stretch goals. The first met goal involves an appendix featuring profiles of six major Chinese arsenals from the Warlord era. The second met goal is a profile on Wu Peifu, a prominent Warlord of the 1920s. The creator encourages viewers to continue supporting the campaign to reach the remaining stretch goals, highlighting the value of these additions to the book.

This entry details Ian McCollum's new book, 'Pistols of the Warlords: Chinese Domestic Handguns 1911-1949,' published by Headstamp Publishing. The book, launched via Kickstarter, meticulously documents Chinese-manufactured handguns from the Warlord era, including copies of the Mauser C96 and FN Model 1900, utilizing extensive high-resolution photography. McCollum, an established firearms historian, leverages his expertise to categorize and present these often-obscure historical arms.

This entry provides an expert analysis of a Chinese C96 'Wauser' Broomhandle pistol, highlighting its unique counterfeit markings and hand-made construction. The review details common flaws such as inconsistent sights and uneven manufacturing, contrasting them with original Mauser production. It's presented as a fascinating 'mystery pistol' for collectors interested in the nuances of historical firearm replication.

This interview delves into the production and variants of Chinese firearms during the mid-20th century, focusing on the ZB26 light machine gun and the Type 24 heavy machine gun. It highlights the impact of arsenals, warlords, and the changing political landscape on arms manufacturing, noting the differences in production quality and standardization between government-controlled and independent arsenals.