Videos tagged with WWI Sidearm

This video provides a detailed look at the Smith & Wesson 1917 revolver, a WWI-era sidearm chambered in .45 ACP. The presenter demonstrates its use with and without moon clips, highlighting the functionality of the ejector. Various ammunition types, including Federal Hydra-Shok, Federal Syntech Defense, and Norma Monolithic Hollow Points, are tested against reactive targets like baked beans, a papaya, and mini cans, showcasing their terminal performance.

This guide details the handling and operation of the Webley MkVI revolver, drawing on expert insights from the C&Rsenal channel. It covers the break-open action, manual loading of .455 Webley rounds, ergonomic grip improvements over the Mk V, sight alignment, and the characteristics of the hammer and trigger pull. The information is presented with a high degree of authority, reflecting the presenter's deep knowledge of vintage firearms.

This expert-level entry details the M1907 Roth-Steyr pistol, an early semi-automatic firearm adopted by the Austro-Hungarian military. It covers its unique 8mm Steyr caliber, 10-round internal magazine loaded via stripper clip, and its partially tensioned striker safety mechanism, which predates modern systems like Glock's. The entry also touches upon its historical significance and post-WWI distribution.

This guide details the unique cylinder swing-out and simultaneous ejection mechanism of the Lebel Modèle 1892 revolver, a significant piece of French firearms history. The video, presented by Misha with high authority, highlights its design features and historical context as the standard sidearm for French officers during WWI.

This review of the Webley Self Loader MkI N, presented with high authority by Mae, details its historical significance as the first automatic pistol adopted by British service. Key operational features like the dual-notch magazine for single-shot or semi-auto loading, its ergonomics, sights, and historical context during WWI are covered. The assessment highlights its effectiveness in decent conditions despite reported sensitivity to dirt.

This video provides an in-depth review and historical context for the Star Model 1914 pistol, a Spanish-made semi-automatic handgun that saw service with the French Army during World War I. The presenter details its development from earlier Echeverria designs, its technical specifications including a 9-round capacity in .32 ACP, and its operational features. The video also covers its production history, its comparison to the more common Ruby pistol, and its ergonomic and shooting characteristics, concluding that it was a well-made and capable sidearm for its time, potentially the best .32 ACP pistol of WWI.