Videos tagged with Warlord Era Firearms

This video provides an expert-level analysis of a Chinese Warlord-era copy of the Beistegui Hermanos Model H pistol, a derivative of the Mauser C96. Ian McCollum, author of 'Pistols of the Warlords,' details the historical context of its production, the specific design modifications differentiating it from the original Mauser and Spanish Beistegui versions, and its identification features. The discussion highlights the international arms trade dynamics of the early 20th century and the local adaptations made by Chinese arsenals.

This guide details the disassembly and inspection of the Luger Grip Type Chinese Warlord Pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the process of accessing the internal mechanism by removing grip panels and driving out a cross-pin. The guide emphasizes inspecting for manufacturing flaws, such as casting voids, and notes the pistol's simple blowback, single-action operation chambered in 7.63mm Mauser. A critical safety warning is included for handling firearms during disassembly.

This video announces updates to the "Pistols of the Warlords" Kickstarter campaign, highlighting the addition of Dolf Goldsmith's monograph "Arming the Dragon" as a standalone pledge option. The book, originally planned as softcover, will now be a hardcover due to high demand. Existing pledges for Collector's Editions will receive a hardcover copy of "Arming the Dragon" included for free. The announcement also promotes a final livestream event celebrating the campaign's closing hours, featuring discussions on Chinese firearms and themed cocktails.

This entry details the Shanghai 1900 Pistol-Carbine, a unique firearm based on the Browning Model 1900 action, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum at a backup gun match. It covers the pistol's technical specifications, including its .32 ACP caliber, 10-round capacity, and distinctive features like a tangent sight and shoulder stock attachment. The performance in a competition setting is also analyzed, highlighting both its strengths and minor feeding issues, offering insights into the quality of Chinese warlord-era firearms.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, delves into the intricate world of Chinese-made FN Model 1900 copies. McCollum, an author and recognized expert, details the significant variations in grip design, safety levers, and slide modifications found on these artisanal firearms. The entry highlights the prevalence of spurious markings, often misspelled or nonsensical, intended to mimic Western origins, and discusses the existence of 'Baby' variants with shortened barrels and grips. A critical safety warning is issued against firing these pieces due to unknown metallurgy and potential structural integrity issues, though factory-produced examples are noted as generally more reliable.

This video delves into the fascinating world of Chinese "mystery pistols" from the 1920s-1930s, showcasing a range of firearms from high-quality reproductions to crude, handmade examples. Expert Ian McCollum highlights their design influences from European makers like Mauser and Browning, peculiar non-functional features, and often nonsensical markings, offering a deep dive into a unique era of firearm production.