Videos tagged with WF Bern

This guide details the visual and functional simplifications made to the Swiss Model 1929 Luger compared to earlier versions. It highlights changes in the frame, controls, markings, and materials, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The 1929 model, produced by Waffenfabrik Bern, streamlined manufacturing while retaining Swiss quality, making it a distinct collectible variant.

This entry details the Bern Prototype Cavalry Carbine, a significant firearm from the 1920s that explored intermediate cartridges. Expert Ian McCollum highlights its unique long recoil action, tube magazine, and early adoption of ballistics that foreshadowed later assault rifle designs. The carbine represents a crucial, albeit less-known, step in the evolution of military small arms.