The secret WWI weapon that never was. #guns #nramuseum #WWI #nra

Published on October 28, 2025
Duration: 0:57

This video explores the Pedersen Device, a fascinating but ultimately unrealized World War I firearm modification. Designed by John Pedersen, it aimed to transform the Springfield 1903 rifle into a rapid-firing, box-magazine-fed submachine gun firing pistol-caliber ammunition. The war's end prevented its widespread adoption, leaving only a few examples, including one housed at the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, VA. The video highlights this unique piece of firearms history and encourages viewers to visit the museum.

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