Videos tagged with World War I Sidearm

This video provides an in-depth look at the Mauser Model 1914 and its successor, the Model 1934. It details their development from earlier Mauser designs, focusing on the blowback action and the shift from 9mm to smaller calibers like 25 ACP and 32 ACP. The presenter highlights unique design features, control mechanisms, and the historical context of these pistols, noting their popularity and military/police adoption.

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.