Handmade Auto-Revolver

Published on August 26, 2014
Duration: 8:30

This video details a unique handmade automatic revolver, the 'Golden State Arms Mystery Pistol,' from the late 1940s/early 1950s. It features a rotary magazine and an unusual cycling system, possibly blowback or unlocked short-recoil, with a missing bolt and firing pin. The custom engineering and adapted revolver trigger highlight its status as a one-of-a-kind experimental firearm.

Quick Summary

The Golden State Arms Mystery Pistol is a unique, handmade automatic revolver from the late 1940s/early 1950s, featuring a rotary magazine and an unusual blowback or unlocked short-recoil action. Its custom engineering and adapted revolver trigger highlight its status as a one-of-a-kind experimental firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Mystery Pistol
  2. 01:00Mechanical Overview: Rotary Magazine & Cycling System
  3. 02:39Internal Components and Cycling Analysis
  4. 04:12Missing Parts and Speculation on Function
  5. 05:45Sights and Trigger Mechanism Details
  6. 07:04Conclusion: Origins and Rarity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Golden State Arms Mystery Pistol?

The Golden State Arms Mystery Pistol is a unique, handmade automatic revolver from the late 1940s or early 1950s. It features a rotary magazine and an unusual cycling system, likely blowback or unlocked short-recoil, and was first documented in a 1958 catalog.

How does the Mystery Pistol's action work?

While appearing to be short-recoil, the pistol lacks a formal locking mechanism, suggesting a blowback operation. It utilizes a rotary magazine and has a stout recoil spring, with the bolt and firing pin missing in the analyzed example.

What is notable about the Mystery Pistol's construction?

Its construction involved extensive machining, and the trigger mechanism seems adapted from a standard revolver. This points to it being a custom engineer's experimental project rather than a factory-produced firearm.

Where did the Golden State Arms Mystery Pistol originate?

The exact origins of the Mystery Pistol are unknown, but it is believed to date from the late 1940s or early 1950s. It was first mentioned in a 1958 catalog and is considered a one-of-a-kind experimental firearm.

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