Knoble Automatic Pistol, Cal .30

Published on December 17, 2015
Duration: 5:31

This review delves into the obscure Knoble Automatic Pistol, a .30 Luger caliber firearm designed by J.W. Knoble. Submitted for the 1907 US Army pistol trials, it featured a unique toggle-action, short-recoil mechanism. Despite its innovative design, the pistol was rejected due to crude manufacturing, as noted in the official test report.

Quick Summary

The Knoble Automatic Pistol, designed by J.W. Knoble, was submitted in .45 ACP for the 1907 US Army pistol trials. It featured a toggle-action, short-recoil system but was rejected due to crude manufacturing, preventing smooth operation.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Knoble Automatic Pistol
  2. 00:40Design Variants and Features
  3. 01:14Mechanical Operation: Toggle-Action System
  4. 02:14Unique Magazine Design
  5. 03:58Rejection in 1907 Army Trials

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the Knoble Automatic Pistol?

The Knoble Automatic Pistol was an obscure semi-automatic handgun designed by J.W. Knoble. It was submitted in .45 ACP for the 1907 US Army pistol trials and is known for its toggle-action, short-recoil operating system.

Why was the Knoble Pistol rejected in the 1907 trials?

The Knoble pistols were rejected almost immediately by the Ordnance Board due to their crude manufacturing. The report stated that the poor quality prevented smooth operation, making further testing impractical and the design unsuitable.

What is unique about the Knoble Pistol's mechanism?

The Knoble Pistol utilizes a toggle-action, short-recoil system, similar in principle to the Luger. This mechanism involves a recoiling assembly that cams locking lugs out of their seats to unlock the action.

What caliber was the Knoble Pistol submitted in for the trials?

Although the featured example is in .30 Luger caliber, the Knoble Automatic Pistol was submitted in .45 ACP for the 1907 US Army pistol trials. Various calibers and action types existed in different prototypes.

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