Finnish m/44 Prototype Blowback 9mm Pistol

This review details the rare Tomiska Army Pistol prototype, a post-WWI design by Alois Tomiska. It highlights the innovative, though complex, auto-ejecting empty magazine feature and a magazine safety. The pistol's DA/SA action and unique disassembly are compared to contemporary designs like the Browning 1910, offering insights into early semi-automatic military firearm development.

This review examines the rare 9mm Clement Military Pistol prototype from 1914, a blowback-action firearm chambered in 9mm Browning Long. It features a shrouded hammer and a unique magazine release/lanyard loop. The pistol shares similarities with the FN Model 1903 and comes with a comprehensive holster system. Only two examples are known, making it a significant historical artifact.

This video provides an expert-level look at a unique one-of-a-kind prototype vz.38 pistol in .32 ACP, presented by Ian McCollum. The pistol, developed by František Myška, features a DA/SA action and a simple hinged-barrel disassembly. Due to the outbreak of WWII, this specific prototype never entered production, making it a rare historical artifact.

The Schouboe Model 1916 represents the final, albeit unsuccessful, iteration of a Danish automatic pistol. Key design changes include a steeply angled grip, a revised slide and barrel mechanism where the slide doesn't telescope, and a unique blowback action utilizing specialized low-pressure .45 caliber ammunition. Despite retaining some earlier safety features, it introduced a novel last-round hold-open mechanism via a follower protrusion.

This video, titled "Lewis Self-Loading Pistol #2 - Forgotten Weapons," is the second part of a series focusing on the prototype pistol designed by the British armorer Isaac Lewis. The description indicates a translation and voiceover by Evan, encouraging viewers to subscribe for more Russian-language content from Forgotten Weapons. An English version of the video is also provided. The content likely involves a detailed examination and historical context of this specific firearm, appealing to enthusiasts of historical and unique firearms.

The Bernardelli UB was a rare 1950s Italian 9mm blowback pistol designed to compete in the military service market. It featured both hammer-fired and striker-fired variants and was chambered for the hotter 9mm Lungo (M38) cartridge. Despite its unique design, it suffered from harsh recoil, poor sights, and a commercial failure, with only about 85 units produced.

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.