Blow-Forward Schwarzlose 1908 at the Backup Gun Match

The Savage Model 1915, a 10-shot .32 ACP pistol from 1915, demonstrated surprising reliability and capacity during a BackUp Gun (BUG) match. Its 'point and shoot' ergonomics were highlighted as advantageous for its era, performing well in rapid-fire stages against steel and paper targets. The video showcases its use in competition, including a magazine change, underscoring its historical significance and functional performance.

The Star Model 1914, a .32 ACP pistol acquired by the French military during WWI, proved surprisingly effective in a backup gun match. Despite its age and simple blowback design, it demonstrated good accuracy with its non-adjustable sights and offered negligible recoil. The pistol's open-top slide design prevented hammer bite, contributing to a reliable and pleasant shooting experience.

This video features a Point of View (POV) firing demonstration of the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol. The description provides detailed information about the firearm's design by John Browning, its manufacturer, and its caliber (.32 ACP). It also clarifies that the "hammerless" designation refers to an internal, hidden hammer, facilitating smooth pocket carry. A related variant, the Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless in .380 ACP, is also mentioned.

The Shanghai 1900 pistol-carbine, a favorite Chinese domestic firearm, was tested in a backup gun match. Despite a last-round malfunction and a slow-falling popper, it performed surprisingly well, scoring 56 points and placing 7th out of 29 competitors. The firearm features a Browning Model 1900 action, a 10-round .32 ACP magazine, and a frame cut for a shoulder stock.

This video features a Savage Model 1915 pistol being used in a monthly BUG (Back Up Gun) match. The description highlights the history of the Savage Model 1907 and its successor, the 1915, emphasizing their intended use as simple, effective pocket pistols for personal protection and home defense. The presenter aims to test historical claims about the pistol's performance, referencing personalities like Buffalo Bill Cody and Sheriff Bat Masterson who endorsed the earlier model. The video also links to other content on Savage pistol development and Savage .45 pistols, suggesting a broader historical firearms focus.

This video provides a detailed look at the CZ 27 pistol, produced under German occupation during WW2. It covers a mechanical inspection, highlights the 'fnh Pistole Modell 27 Kal. 7,65' slide markings, and demonstrates loading and live fire at an outdoor range. The demonstration showcases the pistol's blowback action and recoil with 7.65mm/.32 ACP ammunition.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.