Minute of Mae: Italian Glisenti 1910

This review of the Italian Glisenti 1910, presented by C&Rsenal, details its physical specifications, operational characteristics, and critical limitations. The pistol features a short recoil locked action, a 7-round magazine in 9x19mm Glisenti, and dual safeties. However, its high bore axis leads to snappy recoil, and the locking mechanism is not designed for full-power 9mm Parabellum ammunition, making it a fragile choice for a martial handgun. The review highlights the importance of understanding its specific ammunition requirements and the common failure point of the manual safety.

This review of the Beretta M1918, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its unique semi-automatic operation, open-bolt firing, and delayed blowback system. The carbine, an Italian WWI-era firearm, utilizes repurposed parts from the 1915 Villar Perosa and old Vetterli rifles, and fires 9mm Glisenti ammunition from a 25-round magazine. McCollum's deep knowledge of historical firearm evolution is evident throughout the technical explanation.

This expert review of the Beretta 1917, presented by Mae, highlights its compact design and improved ergonomics over the 1915 model. The analysis covers physical specifications, capacity, caliber, and handling characteristics, including a discussion of its snappier recoil and trigger feel. The review also addresses potential reliability issues related to the firing pin acting as an ejector and offers a comparative perspective with earlier Beretta models.

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 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 video demonstrates the loading technique for a Howell Automatic Rifle, a semi-automatic conversion of the SMLE. The process involves using four 5-round stripper clips to load a 20-round detachable box magazine. The demonstration highlights efficient use of stripper clips and proper manual action cycling.

This video demonstrates the specialized loading procedure for the Springfield 1903 Air Service Rifle, highlighting the use of stripper clips to fill its unique 25-round extended magazine. Mae, exhibiting high authority and expertise, showcases proper technique for engaging targets at 70 yards, emphasizing disciplined trigger control, efficient bolt manipulation, and consistent cheek weld during live fire. The demonstration covers the bolt-action operation, recoil impulse management, and analysis of shot placement.

This guide details the firing procedure for the Lancaster 4-barrel pistol, as demonstrated in an ASMR-style video. It covers loading, action closure, and firing, emphasizing mechanical operation and recoil. The video highlights proper muzzle discipline and the historical expertise of the presenter.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the iconic Lewis Gun, as demonstrated by firearms experts Mae and Othais. It covers the unique method of loading the pan magazine and the techniques for engaging targets in both short bursts and sustained fire. The demonstration emphasizes proper handling and the effectiveness of the light machine gun at various ranges.