Videos tagged with Warlord Era

This expert-level review details a factory-produced Chinese copy of the FN 1900 pistol from the Nanjing Arsenal, dating to the 1920s. The analysis highlights its mechanical similarities to the original FN, unique markings, and historical context within China's Warlord Era. It also points out a specific anomaly in the cocking indicator and discusses the rarity and collectibility of these arsenally produced firearms.

This review examines a Chinese Warlord-era copy of the Beistegui Hermanos Model H, itself a derivative of the Mauser C96. The video highlights the pistol's 7.63mm Mauser chambering, 10-round stripper clip fed internal magazine, and distinctive Beistegui lockwork. It also showcases an original Warlord-era bandolier rig and discusses the historical context of Mauser C96 popularity in China.

This review details the Shanxi Type 17, a large .45 ACP variant of the Mauser C96 produced in China's Warlord Era. It highlights the pistol's unique caliber choice for logistical simplicity, its robust Taiyuan Arsenal manufacturing quality, and distinct loading mechanism. The Shanxi Type 17 is noted for its collector value due to its rarity and high-quality construction.

This video features Henry Chan of 9 Hole Reviews discussing the nuances of translating the title for Ian McCollum's new book, 'Pistols of the Warlords,' into Chinese. The conversation highlights significant regional differences in translation between Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China, with Hong Kong favoring evocative titles and Mainland China often opting for literal translations. The historical context of the 'Warlord Era' and specific terminology like 'Gwan Fat' are explored, leading to the final title selection 'Gwan Fat Tun Hai,' which implies warlords stockpiling arms.

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.

Ian McCollum announces his new book, 'Pistols of the Warlords', detailing Chinese domestic handguns from 1911-1949, published by Headstamp Publishing via Kickstarter. The book categorizes unique Chinese designs, Mauser C96 copies, FN 1900 copies, and other European/American pistol copies, featuring extensive high-resolution photography. It aims to document obscure firearms from a complex historical period with scarce existing records.