Videos tagged with WWI Production

This guide details the process of safely firing a vintage Colt M1911, as demonstrated by Misha's Guns. It covers unholstering, loading with modern ammunition, chambering a round, engaging safeties, and the live-fire demonstration. The video highlights the historical significance of the firearm, which belonged to J. Thomason and was carried during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918.

This documentary delves into the history and evolution of the Belgian Mauser 1889, focusing on its carbine variants and the impact of WWI production. It details the development of the 1889/16 Universal Carbine, its technical specifications, and the challenges faced by Belgian arms manufacturers during the war. The video also explores the complex international efforts to produce these firearms, highlighting the struggles of companies like Hopkins & Allen and W.W. Greener, and ultimately showcasing the 1889/16 as a serviceable and maneuverable firearm for its time.