Warner Infallible: An Optimistic Competitor to Savage and Colt

Published on June 14, 2017
Duration: 16:39

This review delves into the Warner Infallible, a .32 ACP semi-automatic pistol designed by Andrew Fyrberg and produced by Warner Arms around WWI. Despite its optimistic competition with established brands like Colt and Savage, the Infallible's bulky construction and significant safety flaws ultimately hindered its commercial success. The video highlights its unique design elements, historical context, and the reasons behind its limited production run, offering insights from a recognized expert in historical firearms.

Quick Summary

The Warner Infallible is a .32 ACP semi-automatic pistol from the WWI era, designed by Andrew Fyrberg. While it could stand upright and was intended to compete with Colt and Savage, its bulky construction and critical safety flaws, including a potentially ejecting bolt and a sear-damaging safety mechanism, limited its production and commercial success.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Warner Infallible
  2. 00:45Designer Andrew Fyrberg
  3. 02:22Warner Arms Company History
  4. 05:07Model Variations and Merger
  5. 06:22Design Similarities with Schwarzlose
  6. 07:56Technical Features and Controls
  7. 08:50Handling and Construction
  8. 10:15Disassembly and Safety Flaw
  9. 13:43Production and Legacy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Warner Infallible?

The Warner Infallible is a .32 ACP semi-automatic pistol designed by Andrew Fyrberg and manufactured in the US around World War I. It's known for its unique ability to stand upright on its own, though it suffered from design flaws that limited its commercial success.

Who designed the Warner Infallible?

The Warner Infallible was designed by Andrew Fyrberg, a prolific but often unrecognized firearms designer with 38 patents. He also contributed to the Iver Johnson 'Hammer the Hammer' safety mechanism.

What were the main safety issues with the Warner Infallible?

The Warner Infallible had two primary safety concerns: its sear-blocking safety could prevent the bolt from cycling, potentially damaging the sear, and its disassembly lever could be accidentally bumped, allowing the bolt to eject during firing.

Why wasn't the Warner Infallible more successful?

Despite being an optimistic competitor to brands like Colt and Savage, the Warner Infallible's commercial success was hindered by its bulky construction, likely due to its cast iron or mild steel frame, and significant safety flaws.

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