Beretta M1918: Italy's 9mm Semiauto 9mm Carbine from WWI

This expert review of the Italian Glisenti 1910, presented by Mae from C&Rsenal, details its physical specifications, shooting experience, and safety features. The pistol weighs 1.76 lbs with an 8.1-inch overall length and a 7-round capacity for 9mm Glisenti. While it groups well, its limitations include easily deforming magazines and an inability to handle full-power 9mm Parabellum, making it an awkward martial handgun. The review highlights its short recoil locked action, steeple sights, and dual safety mechanisms (grip and manual breech block safety).

This review of the Mannlicher 1901/04 Carbine by Ian from Forgotten Weapons highlights its status as an experimental firearm chambered in the rare 7.63x32mm Mannlicher cartridge. The carbine features a recoil-operated action based on Mannlicher's 1896 pistol, with a unique solution to prevent barrel reciprocation with the handguard. Its historical significance lies in its potential as an early intermediate cartridge carbine, though its experimental nature is evident in features like unmarked sights.

This expert review of the Italian Villar Perosa 1915 submachine gun, presented by Mae, details its unique dual-barrel design, spade grip, and paddle triggers. The firearm, originally intended for aircraft, fires 9mm Glisenti and boasts an extremely high rate of fire. Despite its historical significance and innovative features, the review highlights practical limitations such as a non-locking bipod and difficult-to-use sights.

This video details the Mauser Model 98A and 98AZ carbines, developed as shorter alternatives to the Gewehr 98 infantry rifle for trench warfare and support troops. It highlights their design evolution, production numbers during WWI, and post-war modifications, including the 1920 overstamp signifying compliance with the Treaty of Versailles.

This video segment from American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" series focuses on the historical Beretta Model 1938 submachine gun. It details the M1938's lineage from the Villar Perosa and its development by Tullio Marengoni. The description highlights its open-bolt, direct-blowback action, distinctive wooden stock, ventilated barrel shroud, and dual triggers for full-auto and burst fire. The evolution of the design through various models, including the 1938A and the simplified 38/42, is explained, along with its extensive use by Italian forces in WWII and by German forces as the MP 738(i) after Italy's surrender. The video also touches on the M1938's influence on the later Beretta M12.

This documentary explores the history and technical aspects of the Beretta Modello 1915 and 1917 pistols, developed during WWI. It details their design evolution from earlier Italian firearms, their operational mechanics, and performance during live-fire testing. The video highlights the 1915's robust design in 9mm Glisenti and the more compact 1917 in .32 ACP, noting their respective strengths and weaknesses.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.