Overview of Danish Schouboe .45 & .32 Caliber Pistols

Published on January 13, 2020
Duration: 18:47

This review details the rare Danish Schouboe automatic pistols, focusing on their unique .45 caliber blowback design using lightweight bullets at high velocity. It covers the evolution from the .32 ACP Model 1903 to the .45 caliber Model 1907 and the final Model 1910, noting their limited production and failed US trials. The video also highlights unique features like the shoulder stock holster and presentation models for Uruguay.

Quick Summary

The Danish Schouboe .45 caliber pistol used a unique blowback action by firing a lightweight 50-60 grain bullet at high velocity (1600+ fps) to manage chamber pressures. It failed US trials due to inability to handle standard heavy .45 ACP ammunition.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Schouboe Pistols
  2. 00:22Unique .45 Caliber Blowback Design
  3. 01:54US 1907 Trials & Global Marketing
  4. 02:52Production & Jens Schouboe's Design
  5. 04:10Model 1903 Features (.32 ACP)
  6. 05:42Model 1907 Evolution (.45 Caliber)
  7. 10:05Uruguayan Presentation Models
  8. 11:28Model 1910 Design Changes
  9. 14:05Shoulder Stock Holster

Frequently Asked Questions

What made the Danish Schouboe .45 caliber pistol unique in its operation?

The Schouboe .45 caliber pistol used a blowback action, which is uncommon for .45 ACP. It achieved this by firing a very lightweight, wood-core bullet (50-60 grains) at extremely high velocities (1600+ fps) to keep chamber pressures manageable for the blowback system.

Why did the Schouboe pistol fail during the US 1907 trials?

The Schouboe pistol failed the US 1907 trials primarily because it was designed for its unique lightweight .45 caliber ammunition. It could not reliably handle the standard, heavier-bullet .45 ACP ammunition used in the trials, leading to malfunctions.

Who designed the Schouboe pistols and where were they manufactured?

The Schouboe pistols were designed by Jens Schouboe and manufactured by the Madsen company, officially known as Dansk Rekylriffel Syndikat (DRS), in Denmark. Production ran from approximately 1903 to 1917.

What were some notable features of the Schouboe Model 1903 and Model 1907?

The Model 1903, in .32 ACP, had a 10-round magazine and a unique forward magazine release. The Model 1907 evolved to the .45 caliber, featured a 6-round magazine, a slide hold-open, and a revised safety mechanism that locked the slide.

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