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The various producers of Luger pistols. Their production, theirmarkings.

Presentation of "pepper" types. Study of spit pepper shakers.

Pistolet TokarevDémontage de campagne du pistolet Tokarev- Démontage du collet de canon- Démontage de la clavette de verrouillage- Enlèvement de la clé de désassemblage- Démontage de la glissière- Séparation du canon et de la glissière- Démontage du bloc de détenteDémontage avancé du pistolet Tokarev- Démontage des plaquettes de crosse- Démontage de l'extracteur- Démontage du percuteur- Démontage du verrou du chargeur- Démontage de la queue de détente- Démontage du ressort de rappel de la détente- Démontage du ressort du chien- Démontage de la gâchette et du déconnecteurFonctionnement du pistolet Tokarev- Basé sur le système Browning- Guidage de la glissière- Butée de la glissière- Culasse verrouillée par liaison canon-glissière- Début du recul de la glissière- Recul de la glissière et éjection de l'étui- Séquence animée explicative du cycleCaractéristiques mécaniques du pistolet Tokarev- Le chargeur et le système d'alimentation- Démontage du chargeur- La gâchette et le mécanisme du chien- La seule sûreté disponible du pistolet Tokarev- fonctionnement de la déconnexionLe pistolet Tokarev Modèle TT-30 et TT-33- Canon du Tokarev TT-30 et TT-33- Face arrière du TT-30 et du TT-33- Mécanisme de détente du TT-30 et du TT-33- Production du TT-30 et du TT-33Pistolet MakarovDémontage de campagne du pistolet Makarov- Démontage similaire au pistolet allemand Walther PP- Enlèvement du chargeur- Pontet maintenu en butée contre la carcasse- alignement les rails de la carcasse avec les ouvertures de laglissièreDémontage avancé de la glissière et du chargeur- Démontage de l'extracteur- Démontage du levier de sûreté- Démontage du percuteur- Deux types de chargeur pour pistolet Makarov- Démontage du chargeurDémontage avancé de la carcasse- Démontage de la plaquette enveloppante- Démontage du ressort principal- Démontage de l'arrêtoir de culasse- Démontage de la gâchette- Démontage du chien- Démontage de la détenteFonctionnement du pistolet Makarov (I)- La cartouche 9mm Makarov- Chambrage peu profond de la cartouche- Dépression profonde de la face de culasse- Découpes dans le blocs de culasse expliquéesFonctionnement du pistolet Makarov (II)- Mécanisme de détente en double et simple action- Mécanisme de détente au repos- Tir en double action expliqué- Conséquences du recul de la glissièreFonctionnement du pistolet Makarov (III)- Mécanisme de déconnexion expliqué- Arrêtoir de culasse expliqué- Rebondissement du chien expliquéLa sûreté du pistolet MakarovTokarev pistolDismantling campaign Tokarev pistol- Removing the collar barrel- Removing the locking key- Removal of the key disassembly- Removing the slide- Separation of the barrel and the slide- Removing the trigger blockAdvanced Stripping the pistol Tokarev- Removing the grips- Removing the extractor- Removing the firing pin- Removing the loader lock- Removing the trigger- Removing the spring relaxation- Removing the hammer spring- Removing the trigger and disconnectorTokarev gun operation- Based on the Browning system- Guiding the slide- Stop the slide- Bolt-gun locked sliding connection- From back of the slide- Decline of the slide and ejecting the case- Explanatory Animated sequence cycleMechanical characteristics of the Tokarev pistol- The charger and power system- Disassembly of the magazine- The trigger mechanism and the dog- The only security available gun Tokarev- Operation of disconnectionTokarev pistol Model TT-30 and TT-33- Canon of the Tokarev TT-30 and TT-33- Rear of TT-30 and TT-33- Trigger mechanism of the TT-30 and TT-33- Production of the TT-30 and TT-33Makarov pistolDismantling campaign Makarov pistol- Dismantling similar to the German Walther PP pistol- Removal of the charger- Pontet held in abutment against the carcass- Alignment of the rails with the casing openings of theslideAdvanced dismounting of the slide and charger- Removing the extractor- Removing the safety lever- Removing the firing pin- Two types of gun magazine Makarov- Disassembly of the magazineAdvanced disassembly of the carcass- Removing the plate enveloping- Removing the main spring- Removing the bolt catch- Removing the trigger- Removing the dog- Removing the triggerMakarov gun operation (I)- The Makarov 9mm cartridge- Shallow chambering cartridge- Deep depression of the breech face- Cut-outs in the breech blocks explainedMakarov gun operation (II)- A trigger double and single action- A trigger at rest- Shooting in double action explained- Consequences of declining slideMakarov gun operation (III)- Disconnection mechanism explained- Slide catch lever explained- Bouncing dog explainedSecurity Makarov pistol

Démontage de campagne du pistolet FN 1900(I)- Démontage de la glissièreDémontage de campagne du pistolet FN 1900 (II)- Démontage du bloc culasse- Nomenclature des piècesDémontage avancé du bloc culasse- Démontage de l'extracteur- Démontage du levier d'armement- Démontage du percuteurDémontage avancé de la carcasse (I)- Démontage des plaquettes de crosse- Démontage des autres éléments de la poignéeDémontage avancé de la carcasse (II)- Démontage du levier de sûreté- Démontage de la gâchette- Truc pour le remontage de la gâchette- Réinstallation du bloc culasseFonctionnement du pistolet FN 1900 (I)- Chambrage d'une cartouche- Armement du percuteurFonctionnement du pistolet FN 1900 (II)- Fonctionnement de la détente- Extraction et éjection de l'étui de la cartouche- Séquence animée du cycle de tirLe système de sûreté du FN 1900- Action de la sûreté quand elle est non-active- Action de la sûreté quand elle est activeMarquages- Marquages belgesLes origines du modèle FN 1900- Brevet 580.926 - Prototype Browning fonctionnant à culasse noncalée- Brevet 621.747 protégeant le second prototype à culasse noncalée- Deuxième prototype détailléLa production du pistolet FN 1900- Les pistolets FN Modèles 1899 et 1900- Le pistolet FN Modèle 1900 (Armée belge)- Le pistolet FN Modèle 1900 version largeCollectionner le pistolet FN 1900- Modèle 1900 prix courants- Modèle 1900 à long canon pour l'Autriche-Hongrie- Marquages de Police allemande sur un modèle 1900- FN 1900 en version gravée de luxe- Copies exotiques du pistolet FN 1900Dismantling campaign FNModel 1900 (I)- Removing the slideDismantling campaign FN Model 1900 (II)- Removing the cylinder head block- Parts ListAdvanced dismounting the cylinder block- Removing the extractor- Removing the cocking lever- Removing the firing pinDisassembly advanced carcass (I)- Removing the grips- Dismantling of the other elements of the handleDisassembly advanced carcass (II)- Removing the safety lever- Removing the trigger- Tip for reassembly of the trigger- Relocation of the breech blockGun operation FN 1900 (I)- Chambering a cartridge- Arming the strikerGun operation FN 1900 (II)- Functioning of the trigger- Extraction and ejection of the cartridge case- Animated sequence of the firing cycleThe security system of the FN 1900- Action of the safety when it is not active- Action of the safety when activeMarkings- Belgian MarkingsThe origins of the FN Model 1900- Patent 580,926 - Prototype Browning operating at not fixedbreech- Patent protecting the 621,747 second prototype not fixedbreech- Second detailed prototypeProduction of the FN Model 1900- Pistols FN Model 1899 and 1900- The FN pistol Model 1900 (Belgian Army)- The FN pistol Model 1900 large versionCollecting the FN Model 1900- Model 1900 current prices- Model 1900 long barrel for Austria-Hungary- German police markings on a 1900 model- FN 1900 version printed luxury- Copies of exotic FN Model 1900

Field dismounting of the CZ-52 pistol(I)- CZ-52 or VZ-52- Takedown latch- Vertical lifting of the slideField dismounting of the CZ-52 pistol (II)- Dismounting of the barrel- Forward pushing of the roller cam- Barrel unlocked from the slide and pushed forward- Rear end of the barrel lifted out of the slide- Punch of large section used as dismounting tool- Magazine floor plate used as dismounting toolAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-52 pistol (I)- Dismounting of the barrel assembly- Dismounting of the slide components- Dismounting of the firing pin- Dismounting of the extractor- Portion of the extractor inside the pinfire tunnelAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-52 pistol (II)- Dismounting of the grip plates- Dismounting of the hold-open latch- Rear limb of the hold-open latch spring inside the frame- Hold-open latch retaining cross pinAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-52 pistol (III)- Dismounting of the hold-open latch- Dismounting of the takedown latch- Dismounting of the hammer strut and spring- Dismounting of the lanyard loopAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-52 pistol (IV)- Removal of the side cover plate- Dismounting of the trigger assembly- Dismounting of the sear- Sear reassembly tip- Dismounting of the hammerAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-52 pistol (V)- Removal of the ejector- Dismounting of the manual safety and spring- Dismounting of the magazine- Index of the partsFunctioning of the CZ-52 pistol (I)- Principle of locking parts by rollers- Animated sequence- Breech locking of the CZ-52- Stationary roller cam wedged in the frame- Phases of barrel unlocking- The rollers weakness issue- Guiding of the slide in the frameFunctioning of the CZ-52 pistol (II)- Trigger-sear mechanism explained- Lateral notch of the sear- The firing pin has no return spring- Weakeness of the original firing pins- Harrington products explainedThe manual safety of the CZ-52 pistol- Position of the cuts in the safety pivot- Hammer lowered on the sear hook- Safety "ON" and hammer cocked- Locking of the trigger bar- Hammer de-cocked and falling on the safety abutment- Last stage of the de-cocking process- De-cocking considered a rather unsecure actionThe firing cycle of the CZ-52 pistol (I)- Starting point of the firing cycle- Percussion of the cartridge- Early stage of the recoil- Disconnection of the trigger bar- Extraction and ejection of the cartridge case- Final stage of the recoilThe firing cycle of the CZ-52 pistol (II)- Cartridge chambering- Trigger bar reconnection- Slide held open- Modified hold-open latchesThe markings on the CZ-52 pistol- The serial number- Czech military markings- Other markings- Punch marks here and there- Procedure for Rockwell Test- Technical data given in the official manualSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Field dismounting of the CZ-70 pistol- Removal of the magazine- Detachment of the slide- Inspection of the abutment extension of the slide- Dismounting latch explainedAdvanced dismounting of the slide- Dismounting of the firing pin- Dismounting of the extractor- Dismounting of the "cartridge loaded" indicatorAdvanced dismounting of the frame (1)- Dismounting of the grip plates- Dismounting of the main spring- Reason of an exceedingly high weight of the trigger pull- Extraction of the friction springAdvanced dismounting of the frame (2)- Dismounting of the side cover plate- The best method of dismounting the cover plate- Dismounting of the trigger assembly- Dismounting of the sear- Reinstallation of the searAdvanced dismounting of the frame (3)- Dismounting of the magazine catch- Dismounting of the hammer- Dismounting of the safety- Dismounting of the takedown latch- Dismounting of the hold-open latch- Dismounting of the barrelFunctioning of the CZ-70 pistol (1)- Installation of the magazine in the grip- Friction spring explained- Manual cycling of the slide and chambering- The "cartridge loaded" indicatorFunctioning of the CZ-70 pistol (2)- Hammer cocked by the slide recoil- Firing in single action mode- Recoil of the slide and disconnection- Early stage of the slide recoil- Modified firing pin by Harrington ProductsFunctioning of the CZ-70 pistol (3)- Extraction and ejection of the cartridge shell- Trigger released for reconnection- Shooting in double action modeFunctioning of the CZ-70 pistol (4)- Improvement of the trigger weight- The hammer rebound in questionFunctioning of the CZ-70 pistol (5)- Hold-open latch functioning explained- Perfect alignment of the hold-open latchFunctioning of the CZ-70 pistol (6)- Lowering of the hammer at rest by using the trigger- Hammer retained by the thumb and trigger released- Lowering of the hammer at rest using the safety leverThe manual safety of the CZ-70 pistol- Structure of the safety body- Functioning of the safety when hammer is at rest- Functioning of the safety when hammer is cocked- Action of the safety locking stud on the trigger barFrom the CZ-50 to the CZ-70- Early CZ-50 pistol- Strakonice factory production (1950 - 1952)- Uherský Brod production (1957 - 1970)- Diagram of the early CZ-50 pistol- CZ-50 and CZ-70 pistols compared- CZ-70 annual production- Czech commercial proof

The pistol of Aimo Lahti- The career of Aimo Johannes Lahti- VKT Lahti pistols (four types)- Swedish Lahti pistol under licence- Four types of receiver can be encountered- Other modifications- Cracked receiversField stripping of the Lahti pistol- Partly like the Luger- A particular drawback of this designAdvanced dismounting of the breechblock- The extractor- The firing pinAdvanced dismounting of the receiver- The barrel nut- The front sight- The ejector- The accelerator- Parts Legend (receiver assembly)Advanced dismounting of the frame (I)- Dismounting of the recoil spring- The Finnish Lahti recoil spring- Dismounting of the takedown lever- Dismounting of the safety lever and grip platesAdvanced dismounting of the frame (II)- Dismounting of the magazine catch- Dismounting of the trigger assemblyAdvanced dismounting of the frame (III)- Dismounting of the hammer and sear- Dismounting of the hold-open catch- Parts Legend (frame assembly)Breech locking of the Lahti pistol- The principle of the Lahti operating system- Animated sequence- Comparison with the Bergmann-Bayard Model 1903- Animated sequenceFiring cycle of the Lahti pistol- Chambering of a fresh cartridge- Aimo Lahti has opted for an internal hammer- Trigger and firing system- Animated sequence- The hold-open catchRecoil accelerator, disconnector and safety- How the recoil accelerator functions- A system used in the Browning machine gun Model 1917- The disconnecting process- The Lahti's safetyLahti's markings- Serial number (prefix letter A, F, H or D)- Producer markings- Unit markings- Acceptance markings- Government inspectorsLahti's accessories- The magazine- Holsters and accessories- The detachable stocks- The lanyard- The double bin oilerSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Highly documented textbook on the FN Model 1900 pistol. Intended tocollectors.

Overview of the boxlock pistols- Pinfire boxlock pistol- Flint boxlock pistol- Double barrel boxlock percussion pistol- Boxlock percussion pistol with hidden trigger- Pinfire pistol with large integral blade- Pinfire boxlock pistol with folding blade- Boxlock pistol with screw off barrel- Multiple barrel boxlock pistols- PepperboxesReloading of a percussion boxlock single barrel pistol- Queen Anne type pistol- Dismounting the barrel- Dismounting keys for barrel- Loading the chamber with black powder- Pistol ready to shoot- Filling the powder flaskDismounting a percussion boxlock single barrel pistol (I)- Removal of the stock- Removal of the hammer safetyDismounting a percussion boxlock single barrel pistol (II)- Dismounting the hammer- Dismounting the upper tang of the frame- Dismounting the main springDismounting a percussion boxlock single barrel pistol (III)- Dismounting the trigger guard- Dismounting the trigger- Dismounting the barrel nippleTrigger mechanism of a percussion boxlock pistol- Hammer set at the safety notch- Hammer set at the full-cock notch- Re-setting the hammer at rest positionManual safety mechanism of a percussion boxlock pistol- Boxlock pistol with hammer safety- Safety set to "OFF"- Safety set to "ON"- Instant of firingTakedown of a pinfire double barrel pistol (I)- Dismounting the barrel- Unlocking the barrel- Dismounting the barrel locking keyTakedown of a pinfire double barrel pistol (II)- Takedown of the grip- Dismounting the entire lock mechanismLoading of and safety of a pinfire double barrel pistol- Cartridge chambering- Safety systemTrigger mechanism of a pinfire double barrel pistol- Setting the hammer at the safety notch- Setting the hammer at the full-cock notch- Case of a not retractable triggerHow to revive your vintage pinfire handguns

Mauser pistol M1914 explained

Field dismounting of the CZ-27 pistolAdvanced dismounting of the slide & takedown latch- Removing the firing pin- Removing the extractor- Dismounting the takedown latchAdvanced dismounting of the receiver (I)- The side plate- Removing the safety lever- Removing the safety lever latch- Removing the trigger barAdvanced dismounting of the receiver (II)- Removing the trigger- Dismounting the magazine catch- Dismounting the hammer spring- Removing the hammer- Dismounting the magazine safety- Dismounting the ejectorDismounting of the magazineFunctionning of the CZ-27 pistol- Blowback principle- Barrel attachment- Trigger work- Disconnecting deviceThe safeties of the CZ-27 pistol- The manual sear safety- The automatic magazine safety- The automatic disconnectionFiring cycle of the CZ-27 pistol- Step by step explanation- Animated sequenceDevelopment of the firts Czech pistols- Mauser Prototype in caliber 9mm Parabellum- Vz.22 in caliber 9mm N- Praga Pistol by Vaclav Holek- The Czech vz.22 9mm cartridge- Fox pistol - caliber 6.35mm- Ceská Zbrojovka StrakoniceThe VZ.24 pistol- Marked CESKA ZBROJOVKA A.S. v PRAZE- Comparison of the VZ.22 versus VZ.24- Czech handgun contracts from 1922 to 1936- Czech Militay Markings Codes- Typical Military Holster for the VZ.24- Commercial variations of the vz.24Production of the CZ-27 pistol- CZ-27 Marked CESKA ZBROJOVKA A.S. v PRAZE- The vz.27 production under the Nazi Regime- BÖHMISCHE WAFFENFABRIK- "fnh" coded production- German markings- Variations based on the metal finishing- vz.27 with special barrel to accommodate a silencer- Typical vz.27 German holsters- Post-war production of the vz.27- CESKA ZBROJOVKA - NARODNI PODNIKSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Field stripping of the FN 1903 pistol- Removal of the magazine- Dismounting of the slide-barrel assembly- Removal of the barrel bushing- Separation of the barrel from the slideAdvanced dismounting of the slide- Dismounting of the firing pin- Dismounting of the extractor- About the front and rear sightsAdvanced dismounting of the frame (I)- Removal of the grip plates- Release of the grip safety- Dismounting of the safety leverAdvanced dismounting of the frame (II)- Dismounting of the hammer and ejector- Detachment of the grip safety- Removal of the sear/trigger return spring- Removal of the magazine catch- Dismounting of the sear-disconnector group- Removal of the trigger- Detachment of the holdopen latchReassembly tips (I)- Necessary tools- Reinstallation of the trigger- Reinstallation of the sear and disconnector- Reinstallation of the ejector- Reinstallation of the magazine latch and sear springReassembly tips (II)- Reinstallation of the grip safety and main spring- Reinstallation of the hammerFunctioning of the FN pistol Model 1903 (I)- The 9mm Browning Long cartridge- Webley pistol Model 1909- Le Francais "Army" model- STAR Model 1922- Swedish submachine gun Model 1937- Conversion of the FN 1903 in .380 caliber- Makarov magazine adapted to the FN 1903Functioning of the FN pistol Model 1903 (II)- A blow-back design- Area of abutment in the receiver- Areas of deformation on the barrel- Manual cycling of the gun- Cocking of the concealed hammer- Chambering of a cartridge- Frequent cause of misfeeding avoided- Feed ramp of the frame and barrelFunctioning of the FN pistol Model 1903 (III)- Last steps of the cartridge chambering- Extractor action on the case- Upon firing- Ejection of the spent case- Return of the slide- Holdopen latch lifted by the magazine follower- Lowering of the holdopen latchTrigger mechanism of the FN pistol Model 1903- The trigger explained- Vertical travel of the trigger extension- Trigger under pressure of a leaf spring- Trigger/sear engagement- Disconnector's action on the trigger- Trigger mechanism in the Colt pocket "Hammerless"- The sear explained- Release of the hammer- Explosion and disconnectionSafeties of the FN pistol Model 1903- No hammer safety notch- Hammer safety notch in the Colt .45 Government- Early sear and hammer of the Colt pocket "Hammerless"- Colt pocket "Hammerless" with hammer safety notch- No magazine safety- Tansley magazine safety of the Colt pocket "Hammerless"- The manual safety explained- The automatic grip safety explainedRelated J. M. Browning's patents- J. M. Browning's patent  No 747,585- Evolution of the Browning designs- Colt Model 1900- FN Model 1900- A new type of barrel attachment- A new slide design- The FN request for a larger semi-auto pistol- Belgian patent no 163,375Belgian production of the FN Model 1903- The pistol and its cartridge- FN and Swedish dummy cartridges- Names and producers codes of the cartridge- 9mm Browning Long head stamps- The two basic variations of the pistol- With or without grip slots- Adjustable rear sight- The shoulder stock of the first type- Original FN issued advertising folder- Installation procedure of the removable stock- The Russian shoulder stock- The shoulder stock of second type and first variation- Variations of the hinge iron in the stock- The shoulder stock of second type and second variationCommercial life of the FN Model 1903 pistol- An international network of retailers- The Swedish purchases- The Turkish (Ottoman Empire) purchases- The Russian purchases- The Paraguayan and Salvadorian purchases- The Estonian purchasesThe Swedish manufacture of the FN 1903 pistol- Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag / Brownings Patent- Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag / System Browning- Husqvarna Vapenfabriks Aktiebolag- Husqvarna Vapenfabriks AB- Slide without firm marking- Swedish Military markings found on the M/07

Dismounting of the FN High Power (1)- Field stripping- Pre and post-war barrel lug profileDismounting of the FN High Power (2)- Disassembling the recoil spring guide- Dismounting the firing pin- Dismounting the extractor- Redesigned components of the fifties- Dismounting the sear lever- Other changes through the sixtiesDismounting of the FN High Power (3)- Removing the grip plates- Post-war military HP frames- Dismounting the sear and sear spring- Dismounting the safety catch- Reassembling the safety leverDismounting of the FN High Power (4)- Dismounting the hammer/mainspring assembly- Two types of hammer assembly- Dismounting the magazine latch- Dismounting the trigger assembly- Two magazine safety designs- Dismounting the magazine- Browing High Power partsFunctioning of the FN High Power (1)- Firing cycle explained step by step- Animated sequence- Metal deformations resulting from intensive useFunctioning of the FN High Power (2)- Trigger mechanism explained in details- Hold open deviceThe safeties of the FN High Power- Magazine safety explained in details- Hammer safety notch- Manual safety catchFabrique Nationale under the NazisEarly developments of the Browning High Power- The French Government inquiries- Dieudonne Saive 15-cartridge magazine- Browning's first two prototypes- 16-shot FN Browning Model of 1922- Mechanical features of the Browning Model of 1922- Animated sequence on the Browning Model of 1922Evolution of the Browning Prototype of 1922- The FN Browning Model of 1923- The FN Browning Model "Grand Rendement"- The Saive-Browning Model of 1928Video animation of the firing cycleSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Pistol full-auto conversions explained

Field dismounting of the Webley Mark VIrevolver- Field dismounting- Webley Mk VI PartsDismounting the barrel assembly- Dismounting the cam lever- Dismounting the hinge pin- Dismounting the ejector lever- Dismounting the cylinder retainer- Dismounting the front sight bladeDismounting of the frame assembly- Dismounting the grip plates- Dismounting the main spring- Dismounting the rebound lever- Dismounting the hammer and trigger- The J. Carter safety- Dismounting the secondary cylinder stop- Dismounting the barrel latch- Dismounting the breech shieldTypical features of the Webley Mark VI revolver- The hinged frame design- The reinforced barrel latch- Firing the gun with the barrel latch not yet closed- The service revolvers of the days- The Webley extracting system- Functioning of the cylinder cam lever- Animated sequence of the extraction cycle- The perfect freedom of the cylinder- The fouling pathThe lock operation of the Webley Mark VI- Webley lock - five limps- French Model 1873 - lock with nine limbs- Single action mode explained- Animated sequence of the single action mode- Double action mode explained- Animated sequence of the double action mode- The cylinder rotation- The cylinder locking- The hammer reboundingThe early English regulation percussion revolvers- The London great international exhibition of 1851- The Colt percussion revolver- The cartridges of the combustible "skin" type- The self-cocking Adams revolver of 1851- The Adams solid frame construction- The Adams bullet with spike- The "hesitation action"- The Beaumont multi-mode mechanism- James Kerr's lever-rammerThe early English regulation centerfire revolvers- The boxer-type metallic self-contained cartridge- John Adams conversion of the Beaumont Adams- .450 Adams Mk I- .450 Adams Mk II- .450 Adams Mk III- John Adams Mark II revolver- John Adams Mark III revolverThe Enfield .476 regulation revolver- The Enfield Mark I, II, III cartridges- The revolver Enfield, Mark I- The Enfield self-extracting system- The revolver Enfield, Mark II- The feature that distinguishes the Enfield Mark I from the MarkII- The lock of the Warnant typeThe Webley revolver Mark I- How the Mark I is easily recognized- Breech shield integral with the frame- The Webley Mark I * revolver- The cylinder in the Mark I- The Mark I specific extractor camming lever- The Mark I hammer catch spring- The .442 revolver cartridge- The .455 Webley Mark I black powder cartridge- The Webley Mark I .455 cartridges with Mark I cordite- The Webley Mark I ** revolverThe Webley revolver Mark II- The Webley Mark II specific features- The Mark II * variation- The .455 Webley Mark II cartridgeThe Webley revolver Mark III- The new cylinder mechanism designed by W.J. Whiting- Commercial Webley Mark III in caliber .38- Mark III revolver with half-cock feature- The cylinder retaining system variations- The extra set of cylinder locking notches- The .455 Webley Mark III cartridgeThe Webley revolver Mark IV & V- The hammer spur- The cylinder retaining system- The broader stop notches of the cylinder- The Webley Mark V cylinder- The .455 Webley Mark IV cartridge- The .455 Webley Mark V cartridgeThe Webley revolver Mark VI- The Webley Mark VI commercial revolver with 4" barrel- The Webley Mark VI .22 training revolver- The Webley & Scott MK VI Target .22 Single Shot Pistol- Parker Hale .22 conversion unit- Mark VI revolver in caliber .45 ACP- Detachable shoulder stock- Bayonet by Captain Arthur Pritchard- Prideaux speedloader- The Webley Mark VI produced by the Enfield Arsenal- The .455 Webley Mark VI cartridge- Recently re-designed Webley Mark VI in .45 ACPMarkings found on Webley & Enfield service revolvers- Producer markings on Mark VI revolvers- Webley Mark V's re-proved from 1975 onward- The broad arrow- The "for disposal" marking- The cancellation mark- Commercial proof and view marks- Proof marks

Du revolver 1873 hollandais au revolver 1878belge- Début d'activité de la firme Nagant- Le pistolet Nagant-Remington modèle 1877- Participation au modèle hollandais de 1873- Platine du modèle 1873 hollandais- Pistolet belge à percussion modèle 1831- Le brevet belge Nagant no 42907 du 25 août 1877- Caractéristiques du prototype Nagant 1878Démontage de campagne du Nagant modèle 1878- Tige d'axe du barillet- Baguette d'éjection- Verrou de la tige d'axe du barillet- Portière de chargement- Extraction du barilletDémontage avancé du Nagant modèle 1878 (1)- Démontage de la baguette d'éjection- Désassemblage de la tige d'axe du barillet- Démontage de la plaque de recouvrement- Démontage du pontetDémontage avancé du Nagant modèle 1878 (2)- Démontage du ressort principal- Démontage du chien- Démontage de gâchette- Démontage du doigt pousseur- Démontage de la queue de détente- Démontage du ressort de détenteDémontage avancé du Nagant modèle 1878 (3)- Démontage de la plaquette droite de crosse- Démontage des plaquettes gauche et intermédiaire- Démontage de la portière de chargement- Démontage de l'anneau de dragonneMarquages du Nagant modèle 1878 (1)- Les marquages militaires présents sur la carcasse- Le numéro de série sur la carcasse- Autres marquages sur la carcasse- Marquages sur le barillet- Marquages sur la tige d'axe du barillet et le verrou- Marquage sur la baguette d'éjection- Marquages sur la plaque de recouvrement- Marquage des plaquettes d'ébèneMarquages du Nagant modèle 1878 (2)- Marquage sur la portière de chargement- Marquages sur le pontet- Marquages sur le chien- Marquages sur la gâchette- Marquages sur la queue de détente- Marquages sur le doigt pousseur- Marquage sur le ressort principal- Marquage sur l'anneau de calotteFonctionnement du Nagant modèle 1878 (1)- La cartouche 9,4mm Nagant - Bachmann- Etui de 30-30 recoupé- Interstices entre le bouclier et le barillet- Balle H&C de .380 "Bulldog" et balle .38 Lapua- Le cran de sûreté du chienFonctionnement du Nagant modèle 1878 (2)- Fonctionnement en mode simple action- Action du doigt pousseur sur le rochet- Bosse de verrouillage de la détente- Blocage du barillet avant le tir- Fonctionnement en mode double action- Soulèvement de la gâchette après libération du chien- Mentonnet poussé vers l'arrière par la détenteLes variations du revolver Nagant 1878- Nagant 1878 de la première variation- Nagant 1878 première variation avec guidon amovible- Nagant 1878 de la seconde variation- Version civile du revolver Nagant 1878- Le Nagant 1878 de transitionLe revolver Nagant modèle 1883- Le brevet belge numéro 50871- Le Nagant modèle 1883 première variation- Comparaison de la platine des modèles 1878 et 1883- Fonctionnement de la platine du modèle 1883- Le Nagant modèle 1883 seconde variation (ou 1883-87)Le Nagant modèle 1878-86- Le modèle 1878-86 de l'armée et de la douane belge- Platine du modèle 1886- Le modèle 1878-86 de la première variation- Le modèle 1878-86 de la seconde variation- Le modèle 1878-86 de la troisième variation- Le modèle M1884/87 luxembourgeois- Platine du Nagant M. 1884 luxembourgeoisLes revolvers Nagant vendus à l'étranger- Le revolver Nagant en calibre 7,5mm- Les revolvers Nagant pour la Suède- Fabrication Husqvarna (1898 à 1905)- Les revolvers Nagant pour la Norvège- Système de sécurité "Törnell"- Les revolvers Nagant pour la Serbie- Les revolvers Nagant de gros calibre1873 Dutch revolverrevolver Belgian 1878- Start of activity of the firm Nagant- The pistol-Nagant Remington model 1877- Participation in the Dutch model of 1873- Platinum Model 1873 Dutch- Belgian model 1831 percussion pistol- Belgian Patent No. 42907 Nagant of August 25, 1877- Characteristics of the prototype Nagant 1878Dismantling campaign Nagant model 1878- Stem axis of the barrel- Wand ejection- Lock the rod axis of the cylinder- Door Loading- Extraction of the barrelDismantling advanced Nagant 1878 model (1)- Removing the ejector rod- Dismantling the rod axis of the barrel- Removing the cover plate- Removing the trigger guardDismantling advanced Nagant 1878 model (2)- Removing the main spring- Removing the dog- Removing trigger- Removing the finger pusher- Removing the trigger- Removing the trigger springDismantling advanced Nagant 1878 model (3)- Removing the right grip plate- Removing the pads and left middle- Removing the loading gate- Removing the strap ringMarkings Nagant 1878 model (1)- The military markings on the carcass- The serial number on the frame- Other marks on the carcass- Markings on the barrel- Marks on the rod axis and the cylinder lock- Marking the eject rod- Markings on the cover plate- Marking platelet ebonyMarkings Nagant 1878 model (2)- Marking on the loading gate- Markings on the bridge- Markings on the dog- Markings on the trigger- Markings on the trigger- Markings on the finger pusher- Marking the mainspring- Marking the swivel ringOperation Nagant 1878 model (1)- The Nagant 9.4mm cartridge - Bachmann- Case 30-30 intersected- Interstices between the shield and the barrel- Ball .380 H & C "Bulldog" and Lapua bullet .38- The safety of the dogOperation Nagant 1878 model (2)- Operation in Single Action Mode- Action finger pushing on the ratchet- Locking Bosse relaxation- Blocking the barrel before firing- Operation in dual mode of action- Lifting the trigger after releasing the dog- Flange pushed rearwardly by the triggerVariations in the Nagant revolver in 1878- Nagant 1878 the first variation- Nagant 1878 first variation with removable handlebar- Nagant 1878 the second variation- Civilian version of the revolver Nagant 1878- The Nagant 1878 transitionThe Nagant revolver model 1883- The Belgian Patent No. 50871- The model 1883 Nagant first variation- Comparison of platinum in 1878 and 1883 models- Deck Operation Model 1883- The Nagant model 1883 seconds variation (or 1883-1887)The Nagant model 1878 to 1886- The 1878-1886 model of the army and of Belgian customs- Platinum Model 1886- The model 1878 to 1886 of the first variation- The model of the second variation 1878-1886- The model 1878 to 1886 of the third variation- Model M1884 / 87 Luxembourg- Platinum Nagant M. 1884 LuxembourgNagant revolvers sold abroad- The revolver Nagant in 7.5mm gauge- The Nagant revolvers for Sweden- Manufacturing Husqvarna (1898-1905)- The Nagant revolvers for Norway- Security system "Törnell"- The Nagant revolvers for Serbia- Nagant revolvers large caliber

Essential for shooters using .45 Colt and its derivatives.

The Colt "Vest Pocket" Pistol- Based on a 1905 Browning design for FN (Belgium)- First prototype appeared in 1907- A striker used instead of a hammer and firing pin- Mechanical features- How the safeties work- Thumb safety - grip safety - magazine safetyOperation of the Colt "Vest Pocket" Pistol- Firing cycle explained- The 6,35 mm Browning or .25 ACP cartridge- Dismounting of the Colt "Vest Pocket"- Collector's corner- Markings and serial numbers- 1958, a new "Vest Pocket" of Spanish Astra design- Production figures of the "Junior"The Colt "Woodsman"- Early developments- George Tansley and Francis Chadwick- The Colt Target Model becomes "The Woodsman" in 1927- 1935, the "Sport Model Woodsman"- 1938, the "Match Target Woodsman"- Post War II developments- 1947, the "Woodsman New Model"- May of the same year, a "Match Target" version- 1950, the low cost "Challenger" modelMechanical features of the Colt "Woodsman"- Principal parts of the "Woodsman"- Trigger mechanism- Breechblock and slide- Main spring housing- How the "Woodsman" works- The thumb safetyDismounting the Colt "Woodsman"- The locking plunger- Removing the main spring housing- Removing the slide- Dismounting the slide's components- Dismounting the receiver's componentsOperation of the Colt "Woodsman"- Loading the magazine- All the steps of the firing cycleThe Colt "Ace" in caliber .22 LR- The reason for its development- Production period- The adjustable rear sight- The operation of the Colt "Ace"- Mechanical features- Production figuresColt "Service Model Ace" in caliber .22 LR- The system known as a "floating chamber"- Functioning of the Colt "Service Model Ace"- How the process multiplies the recoil by four- Production figures of the Colt "Service Ace Model"- "Service Model Ace" conversion unit in caliber .22 LR- Production figures of the conversion unit .45 ACP to .22 LR- Conversion unit variations- Parts and markings of the conversion unit- The .38 Super receiver modification to accept a C.U.- A new conversion unit labelled "ACE II"A new Colt pistol in caliber .22 LR- Colt introduces a new .22 LR pistol in 1994- Mechanical features of the new Colt .22 LR pistol- Short barrelled version (4 1/2")- Target version with a 6-inch barrel- Light dot sights by C-More SystemsDismounting the new .22 LR Colt pistol- Disassembly steps- An Allen wrench is required- The striker safety- Accidental release of the striker- Further dismounting steps- need for a screw driver with a star shaped tip- Specific tricks- Magazine disassemblyHow the new .22 LR Colt pistol works- Blowback and single action- The sear mechanism- The trigger mechanism- The firing cycle - step by step- The disconnecting device- Trigger tuning- Sear safety detailsSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Field stripping of the LE FRANCAIS 6.35mmpistol- Removal of the magazine- Pivoting of the barrel- Dismounting of the slide- Slide rear bushing- Release of the striker and springsAdvanced dismounting of the LE FRANCAIS 6.35 pistol (I)- Removal of both grip plates- Removal of the recoil levers- Disassembling the recoil spring unit- Removal of the barrel lever's leaf springAdvanced dismounting of the LE FRANCAIS 6.35 pistol (II)- Dismounting the trigger guard- Trigger guard reassembling tip- Dismounting the trigger assembly- Dismounting the barrel- Magazine latch pivot pin- Parts legend- Serial number and other markingsFunctioning of the LE FRANCAIS 6.35 pistol (I)- Manual loading of the barrel- Functioning of the barrel lever- User manual- What makes the barrel to tip up- Chambering of a cartridge using the slideFunctioning of the LE FRANCAIS 6.35 pistol (II)- Functioning of the trigger mechanism- Release of the cocked striker- Disconnecting device- Cartridge explosion and slide recoil- Ejection of the spent cartridge- The safeties of the LE FRANCAIS pistolEarly models of LE FRANCAIS pistol (1914 - 1930)- Models 1, 2, 3 and 4 from 1914 to 1922- Models 5, 6, 7 and 8 called "Policeman" (1922)- Models 10 and 15 also called "Le Français-Champion" (1926)The LE FRANCAIS pistol of Army type (1928)- Locking system of the barrel pivot pin- Some other specific features- Army model types 12,14 and 16- Transition models- Late production types 850,856 and 862Pocket and "Policeman" models of the 1930's & 1950-60- Models 802, 808, 812- Ultra light Model 812 made in Duralumin- Transitional model- Luxury models 814 and 820- Models 826, 832, 838 and 844 of the 1930's- Production of the 1950's and 1960'sLE FRANCAIS pistol in 7.65mm caliber of the 1950-60's- Model 846 in 7.65 caliber- Model 7.65mm compared to the "Policeman" model- Extractor on the right side of the slide- User manual of the 7.65mm model- Trigger guard integral with the frame- Magazine of the model in 7.65mm caliberDismounting the LE FRANCAIS 7.65mm pistol (I)- Parts legend- Dismounting of the barrel- Withdrawal of the barrel pivot pin- Dismounting of the slide- Removal of the slide bushing- Dismounting of the striker- Dismounting of the extractorDismounting the LE FRANCAIS 7.65mm pistol (II)- Dismounting of the grip plates- Reinforced inner face of the grip plates- Dismounting of the recoil system- Internal face of the recoil levers- Compression of the recoil spring through a clamp- Removal of the recoil spring unit- Dismounting of the barrel leverDismounting the LE FRANCAIS 7.65mm pistol (III)- Dismounting of the trigger assembly- Dismounting of the ejector- Dismounting of the magazineFunctioning of the LE FRANCAIS 7.65 pistol- A pure blowback system- Extraction of the cartridge- The safeties of the 7.65 model- Slide held openSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Field stripping of the Spanish RubypistolAdvanced dismounting of the Ruby pistol (1)- Disassembling the slide- Disassembling the receiverAdvanced dismounting of the Ruby pistol (2)- Disassembling the trigger assembly off the receiverThe Ruby pistol mechanical featuresThe Ruby pistol operation (1)(includes the animated sequence of the firing cycle)The Ruby pistol operation (2)(includes one animated sequence of the trigger work)The markings on the Ruby pistolThe firm Gabilondos y Urresti - LlamaThe Ruby pistol in the French Armed ForcesSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Very detailed technical explanation of the pistol caliber 6.35mm FN1906

Field dismounting of the FN Model 1906Advanced dismounting of the receiver (I)Advanced dismounting of the receiver (II)Advanced dismounting of the slide and magazineFunctioning of the FN Model 1906 (I)Functioning of the FN Model 1906 (II)Functioning of the FN Model 1906 (III)The safeties of the FN Model 1906John M. Browning's FN Pocket PistolsAnimated sequence of the firing cycleSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Principes généraux de fonctionnement- Le principe de l'emprunt de gaz- La bague régulatrice- Le bouchon de cylindre à gaz- Procédure complète de réglage des gaz.Armement et cycle de mise à feu- Manoeuvre d'armement- Introduction du chargeur- Manette d'armement- Après le tir- L'arrêtoir de verrou- Cycle de mise à feu- Les trois positions possibles du sélecteur- Analyse complète du déverrouillage de la culasse- Séquence animée du déverrouillage- Ejection de l'étui- Utilisation du FAL comme fusil à un coup- Remplissage du chargeurLe sélecteur de tir- Les trois positions- Interaction de l'axe du selecteur avec la détente- Fonctionnement en mode coup par coup ou semi-automatique- Interaction de la gâchette avec la détente- Interaction de la gâchette avec la marteau- Déconnexion et reconnexion de la gâchetteFonctionnement en mode automatique- Le sélecteur de tir- Rotation de la détente- La gâchette d'automaticité- Cycle de tir en mode automatique décrit pas à pas- L'arrêtoir de verrouDémontage d'entretien- Démontage de campagne- Démontage du verrou- Démontage du piston- Différents types de bouchons du FAL- Démontage du chargeurDémontage approfondi (1)- Démontage de la glissière- Démontage du garde-main- Démontage de la bague régulatrice- La clé spéciale (OREA 107)- Démontage de l'anneau de bretelleDémontage approfondi (2)- Démontage du guidon- la clé spéciale(OREA 150)- Procédure de réglage du guidon- Démontage du pivot de sous-garde- Démontage de la gâchette d'automaticité- Truc de remontage de la gâchette d'automaticitéDémontage approfondi (3)- Démontage de la poignée d'armement- Démontage de l'arrêtoir de chargeur et de l'arrêtoir deverrou- Démontage de l'arrêtoir de chargeur- Démontage de l'arrêtoir de verrou- Démontage de la came de verrouillageDémontage approfondi (4)- Déculassage du canon- La pince à déculasser- Démontage de la poignée de transport- Les différents modèles de poignéesDémontage approfondi (5)- Démontage du levier sélecteur de tir et de sûreté- Différents modèles de leviers de sûreté- Démontage du marteau- Démontage de la queue de détente et gâchetteDémontage approfondi (6)- Démontage de la poignée-pistolet- Les différents modèles de poignées- Démontage du pontet- Démontage de la plaque de couche et anneau de bretelle- Les différentes plaques de coucheDémontage approfondi (7)- Démontage de la crosse et du ressort récupérateur- La clé OREA 131- Les types de crosse- Démontage du verrouilage de carcasse- Procédure de remontage du verrou de carcasse- Démontage complet de la hausse- Différents modèles de haussesGeneral principles ofoperation- The principle of borrowing gas- The regulatory ring- The plug of gas cylinder- Full procedure throttle setting.Arming and firing cycle- Labourer weapons- Introduction of the charger- Hand weapons- After firing- The bolt retainer- Cycle firing- The three possible switch positions- Complete analysis of opening the lock- Animated sequence unlocking- Ejection of the case- Using the FAL rifle as a blow- Loading the magazineThe fire selector- The three positions- Interaction of the axis of the selector with relaxation- Operation in shot mode or semi-automatic- Interaction of the trigger with the trigger- Interaction of the trigger with the hammer- Disconnect and reconnect the triggerAutomatic operation- The fire selector- Rotation of the trigger- The trigger automaticity- Cycle shooting in automatic mode not described not- The bolt retainerDismantling maintenance- Dismantling campaign- Removing the lock- Removing the piston- Different types of plugs FAL- Disassembly of the magazineThorough dismantling (1)- Removing the slide- Removing the handguard- Removing the regulatory ring- The special key (OREA 107)- Removing the ring slingThorough dismantling (2)- Removing the handlebar- The special key (OREA 150)- Procedure for setting the handlebar- Removing the pivot trigger guard- Removing the trigger automaticity- Tip of reassembling the trigger automaticityThorough dismantling (3)- Removing the cocking handle- Removing the magazine release and bolt retainer- Removing the magazine catch- Removing the retainer bolt- Removing the locking camThorough disassembly (4)- Déculassage cannon- The clamp déculasser- Removing the carrying handle- The different types of handlesThorough disassembly (5)- Removing the selector lever shooting and safety- Different types of levers safety- Removing the hammer- Removing the trigger and triggerThorough disassembly (6)- Removing the pistol grip- The different types of handles- Removing the trigger guard- Removing the butt plate and ring sling- The different layer platesThorough disassembly (7)- Removing the stock and recoil spring- The key OREA 131- Types of Lacrosse- Removing the lockout feature carcass- How to Assemble the lock carcass- Complete disassembly of higher- Different models increases

Revue rapide des différents modèles courantsde pistolets Luger- Modèles standards- Modèles carabine- Modèles de Marine- Modèles longs ou d'Artillerie- Luger suisse de la Fabrique d'armes de Bern- Caractéristiques techniques des anciens et nouveaux modèles- Evolution des boutons de genouillère- Finition des pistolets LugerLe pistolet Luger modèle 1900- La firme DWM- Evolution de la zone de sûreté du modèle 1900- Evolution du bouton de transporteur- Evolution du levier de sûreté- Sûreté de genouillère- Elargissement de la pédale de sécuritéLe pistolet Luger modèle 1902 en 9mm Parabellum- Cartouche de 7,65mm et 9mm Parabellum- Modèle 1900/1902 en calibre 9mm à canon non fuselé- Changement de forme du guidon- Longue et courte carcasse- Différence d'angle à l'avant du pontet- Luger 1902 "à comptage de cartouche"- Luger 1902 "à comptage de cartouche" commémoratifLe pistolet Luger modèle carabine- Modèle 1900 à canon de 175mm- Luger carabine de 1900- Hausse ajustable des modèles 1900- Cartouche spéciale DWM no 471 A- La carabine Luger de 1902- Hausse ajustable du modèle carabine de 1902- La carabine Luger après la première guerre mondiale- Modèle carabine commémoratifLes pistolets Luger de transition 1903 - 1906- Luger Modèle 1902 à canon épais de 100mm- Genouillère de transition 1903 - 1904- Les modifications de 1904 - 1905- Le pistolet Luger modèle 1906Les pistolets Luger de Marine- Luger de Marine modèle 1904- Crosse amovible et étui attaché- Rares variations- Marquage "GESICHERT"- Les pistolets Luger de Marine modèle 1906- Modification de la pédale de sécurité- Les pistolets Luger de Marine de la période 1908 - 1914- Les pistolets Luger de Marine de la période 1914 - 1918- Marquages d'unité- Les pistolets de Marine de la période de Weimar- Modèle de Marine commémoratifLe pistolet Luger standard de 1908 à 1916- Pas de pédale de sécurité- Arrêtoir de culasse- l'arsenal royal de Erfurt impliqué dans la production- Pistolet Luger militaire P08- Luger militaire DWM 1913 sans rail de prise de crosse- Le pistolet Luger militaire de 1914 - 1916- Gâchette avant et après 1916- Modèle 1908 commémoratifLe pistolet Luger long ou d'Artillerie- Hausses avec et sans vis micrométrique- Autre caractéristique typique du Luger long- Le pistolet Luger d'Artillerie de 1916- Le chargeur à tambour- Prototype de Luger long fonctionnant en mode automatiqueLes modèles spéciaux de pistolets Luger- Le prototype court à sept coups- Les pistolets Luger en calibre .45 ACP- Copie du Luger .45 par Mike Krause- Le pistolet Luger "baby" de 1920- Copie d'un Luger Baby en calibre .32 par Mike KrauseLe pistolet Luger standard de la période 1925 - 1945- Ancien et nouveau percuteur- Une bosse ajoutée à l'arrière de la carcasse- Evolution du chargeur (HAENEL)- Bouton de genouillère Krieghoff- Luger KrieghoffLes pistolets Luger modifiés par John V. Martz- Brevet américain no 3956967 de John Martz- Le système M.S.T.R. expliqué- Exemples de pistolets Luger transformés par John V. MartzLe Luger en calibre .45 ACP de John Martz- Passé professionnel de John Martz- Création d'un Luger en calibre .45 ACP- Les collaborateurs de John MartzQuick review of thevarious current models of pistols Luger- Standard models- Models rifle- Models of Marine- Long or Artillery Models- Swiss Luger of the arms factory in Bern- Technical characteristics of old and new models- Evolution of toggle buttons- Finish Luger pistolsThe Luger pistol model 1900- The firm DWM- Evolution of the safety zone of the model 1900- Changes button carrier- Evolution of the safety lever- Security toggle- Enlargement of the pedal safetyThe Luger pistol model 1902 9mm Parabellum- Cartridge 7,65mm and 9mm Parabellum- Model 1900/1902 9mm caliber non tapered barrel- Change in shape of the handlebar- Long and short carcass- Different angle in front of the trigger guard- Luger 1902 "to count cartridge"- Luger 1902 "to count cartridge" MemorialThe Luger pistol rifle model- Model 1900 175mm gun- Luger carbine 1900- Adjustable Rise in 1900 models- Special cartridge DWM No. 471 A- The rifle Luger 1902- Adjustable Rise Model 1902 rifle- The rifle Luger after the First World War- Model commemorative rifleLuger pistols Transition 1903 - 1906- Luger Model 1902 heavy 100mm cannon- Knee transition 1903 - 1904- Changes in 1904 - 1905- The Luger pistol model 1906Luger pistols Marine- Luger Navy Model 1904- Removable holster attached Crosse- Few changes- Mark "gesichert"- Pistols Luger Navy Model 1906- Changing the safety pedal- Luger Pistols Navy the period 1908 - 1914- Luger Pistols Navy the period 1914 - 1918- Markings unit- Guns Navy the Weimar period- Model Marine MemorialThe standard gun Luger of 1908-1916- No safety pedal- Slide catch lever- The Royal Arsenal Erfurt involved in the production- Luger P08 pistol military- Military Luger DWM 1913 trackless making butt- Military Luger pistol from 1914 - 1916- Trigger before and after 1916- Model 1908 MemorialThe Luger pistol or long Artillery- Increases with and without micrometer- Another feature typical of long Luger- The pistol Luger Artillery 1916- The drum magazine- Prototype Luger long operated in automatic modeSpecial models Luger pistols- The prototype runs seven strokes- Luger pistols in .45 ACP- Copy of .45 Luger by Mike Krause- The Luger Pistol "baby" 1920- Copy of a Baby Luger in .32 caliber by Mike KrauseThe standard gun Luger of the period 1925 - 1945- Old and new striker- A bump added to the back of the carcass- Evolution of the charger (Haenel)- Krieghoff toggle button- Krieghoff LugerLuger pistols modified by John V. Martz- U.S. Patent No. 3956967 John Martz- The system M.S.T.R. explained- Sample Luger pistols converted by John V. MartzThe Luger caliber .45 ACP John Martz- Professional Past John Martz- Creation of a Luger in .45 ACP- Employees of John Martz

Le fusil à percussion du 19ème siècle- Mise en place du système à percussion- Caractéristiques extérieures d'un fusil à percussion- La baguette de chargement- Les inconvénients majeurs du fusil à percussion- Méthode de rechargement- Zone de liaison culasse-canon- Tirer avec un fusil à percussion- Flasques à poudre et à plomb- Distributeurs d'amorcesDémontage d'un fusil de chasse à percussion- Clavette de démontage- Démontage du canon- Démontage du socle- Démontage des platines- Démontage du mécanisme de détenteDémontage et explication de la platine- La platine est dite "en avant"- Démontage complet de la platine- Bride à un seul pilier- Bride à trois et quatre piliers- Chien façonné à partir d'un bloc de forge- Moulage de chien en acier fondu prêt pour la finition- Gravures à l'acide- Composants de la platine démontéeDémontage et explication de la détente- Démontage de la détente- Mécanisme de détente au sortir de la monture- Vis de blocage du pontet- Pontet en rotation de nonante degrés- Ressort de poussée des détentes- Démontage des queues de détente- Démontage du pontet- Fonctionnement du mécanisme de détente- Premier cran agissant comme sûreté- Prêt pour le tir- Une platine "en avant" de l'aire industrielle- Platine à silex sans brideLes débuts du chargement par la culasse- Fusil à silex chargé par la culasse- Le Fusil à percussion centrale de Samuel Pauly- Cartouche de Samuel Pauly- Fusil Robert- Le Fusil à broche de Casimir Lefaucheux- Brevet 5525 octroyée le 8 janvier 1835Fusil Lefaucheux à canon "non démontable"- Les premiers fusils de chasse Lefaucheux- Analyse d'un fusil mono canon de type "non démontable"- Démontage du canon- Les marquages belges du canonFabrication des canons au 19ème siècle- Les canons en fer- Les canons en acier "Damas"- Principe de fabrication de l'acier "Damas" en Belgique- Types de dessins dans l'acier "Damas"- Les canons modernes en acier fondu- Les faux "Damas"- Reconnaître un faux "Damas"- Chambre à butée et à liaison coniqueLa platine dite "arrière"- Pourquoi une platine "arrière"- Platine "avant" intégrée dans une bascule de fusil à broche- Démontage complet d'une platine "arrière"Fonctionnement de la platine "arrière"- Cran de sûreté et cran d'armé- Noix bloquée en rotation par un des piliers de la bride- Platines "arrière" de l'ère industrielle- Platine de type industriel à un seul ressort- Platine de type industriel à deux ressorts- fabrication des composantsFusil Lefaucheux à deux clés de verrouillage- Longuesse articulée de Casimir Lefaucheux- Fusil à broche à clé de démontage "Lepage"- Démontage du canon- Caractéristiques du canon- Charges officielles du banc d'épreuve de Saint-EtienneDémontage d'un mécanisme Lefaucheux à deux clés- Démontage de la longuesse- Broche de charnière avec extrémités fusionnées à la bascule- Détachement de la longuesse- Préliminaires au démontage de la clé de verrouillage- Présence d'une petite contre-vis de blocage- Ressort de friction platDémontage et explication du verrou Lefaucheux- Démontage de la clé de verrouillage- Dévissage progressif de la grande vis- Pied hexagonal du verrou- Ressort de friction circulaire- Action du verrou sur le crochet du canon- Poussée du verrou sur le plan inclinéDémontage de la bascule et des platines- Démontage de la bascule- Vis de liaison à l'avant de la sous-garde- Décollement de la bascule- Démontage de la sous-garde- Démontage des platines- Construction des platines- La faiblesse du principe des platines "arrière"Le fusil Lefaucheux à clé Béringer (I)- Avantage de la clé d'ouverture sous le pontet- Démontage du canon- Ouverture de la clé Béringer- Désassemblage de la longuesseLe fusil Lefaucheux à clé Béringer (II)- Comparaison des crochets "Béringer" et "Lefaucheux"- Analyse de la platine- le système "très élaboré" du papier alu- Mise au point d'une platine défectueuseLes fusils Lefaucheux de fantaisieThe percussion rifle 19thcentury- Establishment of the percussion system- Exterior features a percussion rifle- The ramrod- The major drawbacks of the percussion rifle- Method of recharging- Zone-barrel breech link- Shooting a gun percussion- Flanges powder and lead- Distributors primerDisassembling a shotgun percussion- Cotter dismantling- Removing the barrel- Removing the stand- Dismantling plates- Removing the trigger mechanismDismantling and explanation of the plate- The deck is called "forward"- Complete disassembly of the plate- Bride in a single pillar- Bride to three and four pillars- Dog fashioned from a block of Forge- Cast dog molten steel ready for finishing- Prints with acid- Components of the plate removedDismantling and explanation of relaxation- Removing the trigger- A trigger at the end of the frame- Screw the saddle lock- Pontet rotated ninety degrees- Spring thrust detents- Dismantling tails relaxation- Removing the trigger guard- Functioning of the trigger mechanism- First notch acting as security- Ready to Fire- A deck "ahead" of the industrial area- Platinum flintlock flangelessThe beginnings of the breech-loading- Flintlock rifle loaded breech- The center-fire rifle of Samuel Pauly- Cartridge Samuel Pauly- Robert Rifle- The Gun pin Casimir Lefaucheux- Patent granted 5525 January 8, 1835Lefaucheux barreled rifle "non-removable"- First shotguns Lefaucheux- Analysis of a single rifle barrel "non-removable" type- Removing the barrel- Belgian markings on the barrelManufacture of guns in the 19th century- The iron guns- The guns of steel "Damascus"- Principle of steel manufacturing "Damascus" in Belgium- Types of drawings in steel "Damascus"- Modern guns molten steel- False "Damascus"- Recognize a fake "Damascus"- Room to stop and conical connectionThe platinum-called "backward"- Why a "backward" platinum- Platinum "before" integrated into a rocker pin gun- Complete disassembly of a "backward" platinumHow the "rear" deck- Safety catch and cock notch- Nuts prevented from rotating by a pillar of the flange- Turntables "back" of the industrial era- Platinum industrial type single spring- Platinum industrial type with two springs- Manufacture of componentsRifle Lefaucheux two locking keys- Longuesse articulated Casimir Lefaucheux- Gun pin lever from "Lepage"- Removing the barrel- Characteristics of the barrel- Charges of official proof house of Saint-EtienneDisassembling a Lefaucheux mechanism with two keys- Removing the fore- Hinge-pin ends merged with the rocker- Posting of the forearm- Introduction to removing the lock key- Presence of a small screw-against- Spring plate frictionDismantling and explanation of the lock Lefaucheux- Removing the lock key- Progressive Unscrew the large screw- Foot hexagonal bolt- Spring circular friction- Action on the lock barrel hook- Push the lock on the inclined planeRemoving the rocker and sinkers- Removing the rocker- Screws binding before the underguard- Detachment of the rocker- Removing the trigger guard- Dismantling plates- Construction of decks- Weak principle decks "back"The rifle Lefaucheux key Béringer (I)- Advantage of the opening key under the bridge- Removing the barrel- Opening of the key Béringer- Dismantling the foreThe rifle Lefaucheux key Béringer (II)- Comparison hooks "Beringer" and "Lefaucheux"- Analysis of the platinum- The system "sophisticated" of aluminum foil- Development of a defective plateGuns Lefaucheux fancy

Le système de verrouillage à genouillère- Fonctionnement détaillée de la genouillère du LugerRôle mécanique de la queue de genouillère- Traces d'usure sur la face arrière de la carcasse- La queue de genouillère est-elle nécessaire ?- Que se passerait-il si la queue de genouillère étaitmeulée?- La déconnexion dans le pistolet Luger- Mécanisme théorique de détente- Schéma de la gâchette- Animation montrant le fonctionnement de la gâchetteFonctionnement du bloc de culasse- Guide du percuteur servant de tampon amortisseur- Animation du recul de bloc de culasse- Zones de la culasse laissant des marques sur la carcasse- Problème classique d'alimentation du Luger- Rétraction du percuteur par le bras avant de la genouillère- Possibilité d'éviter un tir à sec pour désarmer lepercuteurLes divers problèmes de fonctionnement- Projection du percuteur vers l'arrière- Percuteur sans cannelures avant 1930- Percuteur avec trois cannelures- Arrêtoir de culasse- Arrêtoir soulevé par le bouton de chargeurLes points positifs du pistolet Luger- Face de culasse du Walther P38- Face de culasse du Luger- Espace entre la tête de culasse et la chambre- Marquage "GELADEN"Chargement adéquat des cartouches- Renforcement du profil arrière de la carcasse Mauser- Une zone du bloc de culasse en danger- Tampon amortisseur rajouté- Composants d'une cartouche pour le Luger- Charges de poudres suggérées- La qualité du chargeur- Dimensions de la cartouche- Outil à raboter l'ogiveAmélioration du mécanisme de détente- Le système de détente du Luger- Ressort de rappel de la gâchette- Polissage de toutes les faces- Angle de décrochage de la gâchette- Surface d'engagement du percuteur- Surfaces de poussée du levier de détente- Plaque de recouvrement modifiéeAjustement du guidon- Guidon du Luger modèle 1900- Guidon Mauser- Guidon des Lugers de l'Allemagne de l'Est- Dimensions du guidon en millimètres- Outils de réglage du guidon- Maintenance de l'armeLes sécurités standards du pistolet Luger- Fonctionnement de la sécurité standard- Schéma du système de sécurité des modèles à pédale- Luger de Marine Modèle P04- Modification de la pédale de sécurité suivant les directives de1912- Détails techniques de la pédale de sécurité- La modification de gâchette de 1916Les sécurités complémentaires de certains Lugers- La sécurité "Schiwy"- La sécurité "Walther"Démontage de campagne du pistolet Luger- Séparation de l'unité canon-genouillère de la carcasse- Goupille transversale qui retient la genouillère- Démontage de la genouillère- Démontage du bouchon du bloc de culasseDémontage avancé du Luger P08- Démontage de l'extracteur- Goupille de jonction de la genouillère- Démontage du ressort de gâchette- Démontage de la gâchette- Plongeur à l'avant de la gâchette- Démontage de l'éjecteur- Démontage du levier de détente- Retrait du levier de démontage- Démontage de la queue de détente avec son ressort- Démontage du verrou de chargeur- Goupille de maintien du levier de sûreté- Démontage du ressort de recul- Démontage du levier de recul- Démontage du ressort de pression du levier de démontage- Démontage de l'arrêtoir de culasseDimensions des pièces du Luger P08 (I)- Canon- Guidon- Bloc de culasse- Bras avant de la genouillère- Bras arrière de la genouillèreDimensions des pièces du Luger P08 (II)- Extension du canon- CarcasseDimensions des pièces du Luger P08 (III)- Arrêtoir de culasse- Plaque de recouvrement- Queue de détente et ressort- Gâchette et ressort- Percuteur avec guide et ressort- Extracteur- Ejecteur- Levier de recul- Ressort de recul et guideDimensions des pièces du Luger P08 (IV)- Levier de sûreté manuelle- Sûreté de gâchette- Levier de démontage et ressort- Verrou de chargeur et ressort- Plaquettes de crosse et visThe lock toggle- Detailed operation of the toggle of LugerRole mechanical toggle tail- Traces of wear on the rear face of the carcass- The tail toggle is necessary?- What would happen if the tail was milled toggle?- Disconnecting the Luger pistol- Theoretical Trigger mechanism- Diagram of the trigger- Animation showing the operation of the triggerOperation of the cylinder block- Guide the striker serving cushion pad- Animation back cylinder block- Areas of the head leaving marks on the carcass- Problem conventional feed Luger- Retraction of the striker by the forearm of the toggle- Possibility to avoid dry firing to disarm the strikerThe various operational problems- Projection of the striker rearward- Firing without grooves before 1930- Firing with three grooves- Slide catch lever- Retainer raised by the button chargerThe positives of the Luger pistol- Face breech Walther P38- Face breech Luger- Clearance between the bolt head and the room- Mark "geladen"Proper loading cartridges- Strengthening of the rear casing profile Mauser- An area of ​​the breech block in danger- Stamp damper added- Components of a cartridge for Luger- Charges of suggested powders- The quality of the charger- Dimensions of the cartridge- Planing Tool warheadImproved trigger mechanism- The trigger system of Luger- Return spring of the trigger- Polishing the faces of all- Angle stall trigger- Surface engagement striker- Surfaces push the release lever- Cover plate changedHandlebar adjustment- Handlebar Luger Model 1900- Handle Mauser- Handle of Lugers in East Germany- Dimensions in mm handlebar- Tools for adjusting the handlebar- Maintenance of the weaponStandard safety Luger pistol- Operation of the standard safety- Diagram of the security system models pedal- Luger Navy Model P04- Changing the safety pedal as directed 1912- Technical details of the safety pedal- Changing trigger 1916The additional security of some Lugers- Security "Schiwy"- Safety "Walther"Dismantling campaign Luger pistol- Separation Unit canon-knee carcass- Cross pin that holds the knee- Removing the knee- Removing the cap of the cylinder blockAdvanced Luger P08 disassembly- Removing the extractor- Pin junction of the knee- Removing the trigger spring- Removing the trigger- Plunger forward of the trigger- Removing the ejector- Removing the trigger lever- Removing the release lever- Removing the trigger with spring- Removing the magazine catch- Holding pin safety lever- Removing the recoil spring- Removing the lever back- Removing the spring pressure release lever- Removing the bolt catchRoom dimensions of the Luger P08 (I)- Canon- Handlebar- Breech block- Front arms of the toggle- Rear arm of the toggleRoom dimensions of the Luger P08 (II)- Extension of the barrel- CarcassRoom dimensions of the Luger P08 (III)- Slide catch lever- Cover plate- Queue and relaxing spring- Trigger and spring- Firing pin and spring tours- Extractor- Ejector- Lever back- Spring back and guideRoom dimensions of the Luger P08 (IV)- Manual safety lever- Security gate- Lever disassembly and spring- Lock charger and spring- Grips and screw

The Belgian poacher's gun explained

Démontage de campagne du pistolet RubyDémontage avancé du pistolet Ruby (1)Démontage avancé du pistolet Ruby (2)Caractéristiques mécaniques du pistolet RubyFonctionnement du pistolet Ruby (1)(Séquence animée du cycle de tir incluse)Fonctionnement du pistolet Ruby (2)(Séquence animée du fonctionnement de la détente incluse)Les marquages du pistolet RubyLa firme Gabilondos y Urresti - LlamaLe pistolet Ruby dans l'armée françaiseRemoving the gun RubycampaignDismantling advanced gun Ruby (1)Dismantling advanced gun Ruby (2)Mechanical characteristics of the gun RubyGun Operation Ruby (1)(Animated process of firing sequence included)Gun Operation Ruby (2)(Animated operation of the trigger sequence included)The markings of the gun RubyThe firm Gabilondos there Urresti - LlamaRuby the gun in the French army

Démontage de campagne du pistolet MAB D(I)- Démontage de campagne simplifié- Désarmement du percuteurDémontage de campagne du pistolet MAB D (II)- Démontage de campagne complet- Particularité de la variante pré-1945Démontage avancé du pistolet MAB D (I)- Démontage avancé de la glissière- Démontage de l'extracteur- Démontage de la pédale de sécurité- Démontage de la pédale de sécurité du modèle C- Variantes du ressort plat de poignéeDémontage avancé du pistolet MAB D (II)- Démontage du mécanisme de détente- Démontage de la gâchette- Démontage de la sûreté manuelle- Démontage du verrou de chargeur- Nomenclature des piècesFonctionnement du pistolet MAB D (I)- fonctionnement à culasse non calée- Pistolet MAB D prêt à faire feu- Rôle de l'extension arrière du canon- Explosion et début de recul de la culasse- Rails de guidage- Butée arrière de la carcasse- Ejection de l'étui de la cartouche- Pointe du percuteur faisant office d'éjecteur- Retour vers l'avant de la glissière- Rampe d'alimentation- Prise de l'extracteur dans la gorge de l'étui- Fin du cycle de tirFonctionnement du pistolet MAB D (II)- Le système de détente expliqué- Le levier latéral de la gâchette- Sécurité de chargeur- La déconnexion expliquée en détailFonctionnement du pistolet MAB D (III)- La sûreté manuelle du MAB D- Second rôle de la sûreté manuelle- La pédale de sécurité expliquée- Autre effet de la pédale de sécuritéLes marquages du pistolet MAB D- Marquages du côté gauche de la glissière- Marquages du côté droit de la glissière- Les pistolets MAB vendus sur le marché US- Les pistolets MAB fabriqués sous occupation allemande- Faux marquage Nazis- Les marquages du canonLe numéro de série du pistolet MAB D- Tableau des premiers numéros de série par modèle (jusqu'en1958)- Tableau de quelques préfixes de numéro de série- Positionnement du numéro de série sur les piècesProduction de la Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne (I)- Pistolet MAB modèle A du premier type- Pistolet MAB modèle A du second type- Pistolet MAB modèle BProduction de la Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne (II)- Pistolet MAB modèle C- Pistolet MAB modèle D- Pistolet MAB modèle C/D- Pistolet MAB modèle E- Pistolet MAB modèle F- Manuel d'utilisateur du MAB FProduction de la Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne (III)- Les Pistolets MAB de la série R- Le Pistolet MAB R en calibre 7,65mm- Le Pistolet MAB R en calibre 9mm Para- MAB R expérimental en 9mm Para- Le Pistolet MAB R en calibre .22- Eclaté du MAB R en calibre .22Production de la Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne (IV)- Le Pistolet MAB G et GZ- Eclaté du MAB modèle G- Le Pistolet MAB P8- Eclaté du MAB P8- Le Pistolet MAB P15- Le Pistolet MAB P15 F1Dismantling campaign gunMAB D (I)- Dismantling simplified campaign- Disarming the strikerDismantling campaign gun MAB D (II)- Removing an entire field- Specifications variant pre-1945Dismantling advanced pistol MAB D (I)- Advanced Removing the slide- Removing the extractor- Removing the safety pedal- Removing the safety pedal model C- Variations in flat spring handleDismantling advanced pistol MAB D (II)- Removing the trigger mechanism- Removing the trigger- Removing the manual safety- Removing the magazine catch- Parts ListGun operation MAB D (I)- Operation not fixed breech- MAB D Pistol ready to fire- Role of the rear barrel extension- Explosion and early recoil of the breech- Guide rails- Thrust back of the carcass- Ejection of the cartridge case- Tip of the striker acting ejector- Back to the front of the slide- Feeding ramp- Taken from the extractor into the groove of the case- End of the firing cycleGun operation MAB D (II)- The trigger system explained- The side of the trigger lever- Security magazine- Disconnection explained in detailGun operation MAB D (III)- The manual safety MAB D- Second part of the manual safety- The pedal safety explained- Another effect pedal safetyThe markings of the gun MAB D- Markings on the left of the slide- Markings on the right side of the slide- MAB guns sold in U.S. market- MAB guns manufactured under German occupation- False marking Nazis- The markings of the gunThe serial number of the pistol MAB D- Table of the first serial numbers by model (until 1958)- Table of some serial number prefixes- Positioning of the serial number on the partsProduction of the Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne (I)- Gun MAB Model A first type- Gun MAB Model A second type- Gun MAB Model BProduction of the Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne (II)- Gun MAB Model C- MAB Model D Pistol- Gun MAB Model C / D- Gun MAB model E- MAB pistol model F- User Manual MAB FProduction of the Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne (III)- The Guns MAB Series R- The MAB pistol caliber R 7,65mm- The MAB pistol in 9mm Para R- MAB R experimental 9mm Para- The pistol MAB R .22- Explode MAB R .22Production of the Manufacture d'Armes de Bayonne (IV)- The pistol MAB G and GZ- Explode MAB Model G- The pistol MAB P8- Explode MAB P8- The MAB P15 Pistol- The pistol MAB P15 F1

Early developments of the firearms- Early cannons- The firing pole or hand gonne- Evaluation of an hand gonne- The arquebus- The match lock for arquebus- Match lock of the last design with integral pan- Match lock mechanism explainedThe wheel-lock- Early wheel device by Leonard de Vinci- Leonard de Vinci wheel-lock explained- Principle of functioning of a classical wheel-lock- Trigger mechanism with sear safety- Wheel-lock mechanism when released- Wheel rotated against the mainspring- Wheel-lock ready for firing- Production of the wheel-lock firearms- Dual match and wheel-lock system- Technical evolution of the wheel-lock mechanism- All-steel wheel-lock pistol- Legend of the parts- The most advanced modelsThe snaphance lock- Snaphance lock particulars- Functioning of the snaphance lock- Horizontal rotation of the sear- The buffer piece- Manual pan cover- Different designs of snaphance locks- Index of the parts- Sear made of two articulated parts- Other types of snaphance designsThe Miquelet lock- The Spanish Miquelet lock- The Italian Miquelet lock- General characteristics of the Miquelet lock- Removable dovetailed steel plate- Algerian (North Africa) Miquelet lock- Different positions of the steel spring- Index of the partsFunctioning of the Miquelet lock- Miquelet lock of the Spanish type- Miquelet lock of the Italian type- Miquelet lock of the third type- Internal functioning of the Miquelet lock- The sear mechanism explained- Safety and full cock positionThe French flintlock- Fowling piece by Marin le Bourgeoys- Marin le Bourgeoys internal lock- Air gun conceived by Marin le Bourgeoys- French flintlock mechanism at the end of the 17th century- Early tumbler bridles of the second half of the 17thcentury- The French flintlock of the early 17th century- Lock plate shape of the early 17th century- Internal mechanism of an early 17th century lock- Spring of the steel located on the internal face of thelock- The French flintlock of the second half of the 17th century- Typical examples of the second half of the 17th century- LAZARO LAZARINO COMINAZZOThe flintlock pistols of the second half of the 17th century- Typical features- The general shape of the butt- The length and structure of the barrel- The trigger and side-plate worked artistically- The shape of the cock and its tightening screw- The shape of the front foot's toe of the steel- Extract from a pattern-book by C. JacquinetEvaluation of a pistol before purchaseFrench flintlocks of the first half of the 18th century- Match lock of the last generation- Flintlock mechanism without tumbler bridle- French regulation lock of the model 1717- French regulation lock of the model 1728- Model 1728 lock parts list- French regulation lock of the model 1746- French regulation lock of the model 1754French flintlocks of the second half of the 18th century- French regulation lock of the models 1763 - 66- The "espalet" cock- French regulation lock of the models 1770 - 1773- Phases of construction of the 1770 lock plate- French regulation lock of the model 1774- French regulation lock of the model 1777- French regulation lock of the model Year IX- French regulation lock of the model 1816- French regulation lock of the model 1822- Kings of France during the flintlock eraAnalysis of a complex lock- Comparative chart of the French flintlocks- Mandatory inspection of the lock before purchaseThe flintlock tinder box- Early wheel-lock lighter or tinder box- Typical flintlock tinder box of late 17th or early 18th- Flintlock tinder box based on a boxlock mechanism- Tinder box based on an Italian flintlock pistol- Principle of functioning- How to prepare tinder fungus- Analysis of a typical flintlock tinder box- Functioning of the flintlock tinder boxThe black powder testers- Early powder testers using match ignition- Early powder testers technical features

Bref rappel historique sur le passé de lafirme DWM- Création de la firme LOEWE und Cie- Acquisition de la firme Mauser- Création de la Deutsche Metallpatronenfabrik (DM)- Naissance de la Deutsche Waffen- und Munitionsfabriken AG(DWM)- Intinéraire de Hugo BORCHARDT- Pistolet Borchardt modèle 1893- Georg Luger- Pistolet Borchardt-LugerLes pistolets Borchardt produits par LOEWE et par DWM- Plus ou moins 3100 pistolets Borchardt manufacturés- Les marquages du producteur- Les marquages d'épreuve- Modification du pontet- Modification de la gâchette- Suppression des goupilles d'arrêt du boîtier arrière- Modification du guidon et de la hausse- Fixation de l'anneau de dragonneEvolution du pistolet créé par Hugo Borchardt- Pistolet Borchardt C 93 produit par Loewe- Pistolet Borchardt modèle 1909Du pistolet Borchardt au pistolet Luger- Les premiers tests de l'armée suisse- Pistolets Bergmann-Schmeisser- Pistolet Mannlicher modèle 1894- Pistolet Bergman modèle 1896- Disparition du boîtier arrière du Borchardt- Installation d'une pédale de sécurité- Apparition d'une plaque de recouvrement- Prototype de 1899- Nouveau principe d'ouverture de la genouillère- Prototype no 5 présenté à la commission suisse- Luger suisse modèle 1900La production commerciale des pistolets Luger DWM (I)- Tableau de la production commerciale 1900 - 1918- Les pistolets Luger suisses- Les pistolets Luger hollandais- Les pistolets Luger bulgaresLa production commerciale des pistolets Luger DWM (II)- Les pistolets Luger russes- Les pistolets Luger portugais- Les pistolets Luger boliviens- Les pistolets Luger brésiliens- Les pistolets Luger mexicains- Les pistolets Luger argentins- Les pistolets Luger commerciaux françaisLa production DWM de Luger pour l'armée allemande- Tableau de production DWM pour l'armée allemande- Les pistolets Luger Navals- Modèle P04 de 1904- Modèle P04 de 1906- Luger Naval de la période 1908 - 1914- Luger Naval de la période 1914 - 1918- Le pistolet Luger standard P08- Version commerciale du P08- Luger P08 avec rail de prise de crosse- Le pistolet Luger long ou d'artillerieLes marquages sur les pistolets Luger DWM- Marquages B, G , U couronné- Aigle d'acceptation SPANDAU-DWM et ERFURT- Lettres gothiques couronnées- Marquages relatifs à des unités militaires- Rappel sur l'histoire allemande après la première guerremondiale- Marquage à tête de mort supposé appartenir aux "Freikorps"Production DWM après la première guerre mondiale- Tableau de production DWM après la première guerre mondiale- Lugers fabriqués en 1920- Marquage 1920 de propriété d'état- Marquages de l'office des armes ( Waffen-Amt )- Marquages pour l'exportation- Les numéros de série à partir de 1920- Luger pour la firme américaine Stoeger- Luger DWM 1920 "AMERICAN EAGLE"- La firme Abercrombie & Fitch- Les pistolets Luger pour la FinlandePériode de transition avant transfert chez Mauser- Marquages de police allemande- Luger Naval avec canon raccourcit- Marquages de la Marine allemande- La marque MA- TABLEAU DE PRODUCTION- Poinçons d'acceptation WaA66 et HUne rare pièce d'histoireBrief history about thepast of the firm DWM- Creation of the firm LOEWE und Co.- Acquisition of the firm Mauser- Creation of the Deutsche Metallpatronenfabrik (DM)- Birth of the Deutsche und Waffen- Munitionsfabriken AG(DWM)- Map | Hugo BORCHARDT- Gun Borchardt model 1893- Georg Luger- Gun Borchardt-LugerBorchardt pistols produced by DWM and LOEWE- More or less 3100 pistols manufactured Borchardt- The markings producer- Markings test- Modification of the trigger guard- Changing the trigger- Remove locking pins of the rear case- Changing the handlebar and higher- Attaching the strap ringEvolution Gun created by Hugo Borchardt- Gun Borchardt C 93 produced by Loewe- Gun Borchardt model 1909Gun Borchardt Luger pistol- The first tests of the Swiss Army- Guns Bergmann-Schmeisser- Gun model 1894 Mannlicher- Gun model 1896 Bergman- Disappearance of the rear housing Borchardt- Installation of a safety pedal- Appearance of a cover plate- Prototype 1899- New principle of openness of the toggle- Prototype No. 5 submitted to the Swiss Commission- Swiss Luger Model 1900Commercial production DWM Luger pistols (I)- Table of the 1900 commercial production - 1918- Swiss Luger Pistols- Dutch Luger Pistols- Bulgarian Luger PistolsCommercial production DWM Luger pistols (II)- Russian Luger Pistols- Portuguese Luger Pistols- Bolivian Luger Pistols- Brazilian Luger Pistols- Luger Pistols Mexican- Argentine Luger Pistols- French commercial Luger PistolsDWM Luger production for the German Army- Table DWM production for the German Army- The Naval Luger pistols- P04 Model 1904- P04 Model 1906- Naval Luger of the period 1908 - 1914- Naval Luger of the period 1914 - 1918- The standard P08 Luger pistol- Commercial Version P08- Luger P08 with rail making butt- The Luger pistol or long artilleryMarkings on DWM Luger pistols- Marks B, G, U crowned- Eagle acceptance SPANDAU-DWM and Erfurt- Crowned Gothic Letters- Marking for military units- Reminder of German history after World War- Marking headed presumed dead belong to the "Freikorps"Production DWM after the First World War- Table DWM production after World War- Lugers manufactured in 1920- Marking 1920 state property- Marks of the Office of Weapons (Waffen-Amt)- Markings for export- Serial numbers from 1920- Luger for the American firm Stoeger- Luger DWM 1920 "AMERICAN EAGLE"- The firm Abercrombie & Fitch- The Luger pistols for FinlandTransition period before transfer to Mauser- Markings German police- Naval Luger gun with shortened- Markings of the German Navy- AD brand- TABLE OF PRODUCTION- Punches acceptance WaA66 and HA rare piece of history

Démontage de campagne du  WaltherP38- Comment fonctionne le verrou de démontage- Différence entre le P38 d'avant et d'après guerre (P-1)Démontage avancé du canon et de la glissière- Démontage des éléments du bloc canon- Démontage des éléments de la glissièreDémontage avancé de la carcasseFonctionnement du Walther P38- L'indicateur de chargement- Explication détaillée du système à double action- Explication détaillée de la déconnexion- Quand la cartouche n'explose pasVerrouillage de la culasse du Walther P38Les sécurités du Walther P38- La sûreté manuelle- Désarmement du marteau- La sécurité automatique- Les sécurités d'avertissementUn P38 expérimental examiné à la loupe- La gâchette ouverte ou "fer à cheval"- La détente expérimentale avec encoches- Finition parkérisée ou phosphatéeEvolution technique du Walther P38Le P38 d'après guerre (P-1)- Démontage du Walther P-1- Comparaison des pièces du P38 et du P-1- Derniers changements dans le P-1- Points de faiblesses du WaltherP-1Les marquages du Walther P38- Fonctionnement de la numérotation de série- Marquages d'épreuve, d'acceptation et de contrôle- Codes d'identification des producteursLe chargeur du Walther P38- Démontage du chargeur du P38- Marquages du chargeur du P38- Utilisation de cartouches surpuissantesDismantling campaignWalther P38- How does the bolt disassembly- The difference between the pre and post war P38 (P-1)Advanced gun disassembly and the slide- Removing the elements of the gun block- Removing the elements of the slideAdvanced disassembly of the carcassOperation of the Walther P38- The charging indicator- Detailed explanation of the dual-action system- Detailed explanation of the disconnection- When the cartridge does not explodeLock breech Walther P38The safety of the Walther P38- The manual safety- Disarming the hammer- Automatic safety- The safety warningAn experimental P38 scrutinized- The open gate or "horseshoe"- The experimental relaxation with notches- Finishing parkérisée or phosphateTechnical Evolution of the Walther P38The postwar P38 (P-1)- Removing the Walther P-1- Where parts P38 and P-1- Recent changes in the P-1- Points of weaknesses WaltherP-1The markings of the Walther P38- Operation of the serial numbering- Marks test, acceptance and control- Identification Codes producersThe charger from the Walther P38- Removing the charger P38- Markings charger P38- Using high-powered cartridges

Field dismounting of the Bayard 1908pistolAdvanced dismounting of the slide- Dismounting of the extractor- Dismounting of the firing pin plug- Dismounting of the firing pinAdvanced dismounting of the frame (I)- Dismounting of the trigger assembly- Dismounting of the trigger connector- Dismounting the rest pin- Dismounting the automatic safety- Correct positioning of the automatic safety return springAdvanced dismounting of the frame (II)- Dismounting of the hammer and main spring- Dismounting the main spring plunger- Hammer reinstalling tip- Dismounting of the sear- Dismounting of the manual safetyAdvanced dismounting of the frame (III)- Dismounting of the magazine catch- Possible dismounting of the safety index spring- Dismounting the recoil buffer components- Possible dismounting of the rear grip strap- Dismounting of the magazine- Cutaway view of the pistol- Parts legendFunctioning of the Bayard 1908 pocket pistol (I)- Chambering of a cartridge- Lower edge of the breech face- Lowering of the hammer by the breechblock- Breech face pushing the cartridge out of the magazine- Feeding ramp- Cartridge groove under the extractor claw- How the slide is retained on the frameFunctioning of the Bayard 1908 pocket pistol (II)- Functioning of the trigger mechanism- Connector and disconnector functioning- Recoil of blowback type- Early stage of the recoil- Full recoil and ejection of the cartridge case- Recoil buffer functioningThe safeties of the Bayard 1908 pocket pistol- The automatic safety explained- The manual safety explained- Safety lever used as cocking indicatorMarkings on the Bayard 1908 pocket pistol- The serial number- The Belgian proof markings- The German military proof markings- Markings relating to the producer- Markings relating to the caliberThe different models of the Bayard 1908 pocket pistol- Early models with safety lever guiding rib- Magazine of early type- Early models without safety lever guiding rib- 1914 Pieper catalogue- Early buffer components- Early trigger connector attachment- Later post-1914 models- Particularities of the 6.35mm model- Luxury modelsHeadlines of Pieper firm and production (I)- Henri Pieper the firm founder- ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER- LES ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS PIEPER- Commercial catalogue of 1914- Shotgun production- Shotgun action casing and lock- Shotgun models with external hammers- Replacement parts of the hammer shotgunsHeadlines of Pieper firm and production (II)- Hammerless shotgun models- Replacement parts of the hammerless shotguns- Semi-automatic carbines Model 1912 in .22 caliber- Replacement parts of the semi-automatic carbine- Semi-automatic pistol in .22 caliber- Bergmann Bayard semi-automatic pistol in 9mm caliber- Pieper Bayard Model 1923- Actionless shotgunSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Démontage de campagne du pistolet Steyr1912- Démontage de campagne pas à pas- Truc de remontage- Nomenclature des piècesDémontage avancé de la carcasse (I)- Démontage des éléments externes de la poignée- Démontage des éléments externes de la carcasseDémontage avancé de la carcasse (II)- Démontage du transporteur et son ressort- Démontage du levier de sûreté- Démontage du chienDémontage avancé de la carcasse (III)- Démontage de la plaque de fond du chargeur- Démontage du bouchon de ressort de recul- Démontage de la queue de détenteDémontage avancé de la glissière- Démontage de l'extracteur- Démontage du percuteurRemplissage du magasin du Steyr 1912- La cartouche 9mm Steyr- Positionnement de la lame chargeur- Différentes manières de déchargementFonctionnement du pistolet Steyr 1912 (I)- Structure du canon- Point faible du canon- Verrouillage et déverrouillage du canon- Relâchement de la glissièreFonctionnement du pistolet Steyr 1912 (II)- Chambrage de la cartouche- Fonctionnement de la détenteFonctionnement du pistolet Steyr 1912 (III)- Au moment du tir- Extraction et éjection de la cartouche- Déconnexion de la détenteSûreté du pistolet Steyr 1912- Sûreté manuelle- Animation du cycle de tirCollectionner le pistolet Steyr 1912- Steyr 1912 de l'armée Autro-Hongroise- Steyr 1911 pour le marché civil- Steyr 1912 du contrat roumain- Steyr 1912 du contrat chilien- Steyr 1912 re-canonné en 9mm ParabellumLe Steyr 1912 avec sélecteur de tir  - Description du sélecteur de tir- Comment il fonctionne     Dismantling campaign gunSteyr 1912- Dismantling campaign stepper- Tip winding- Parts ListDisassembly advanced carcass (I)- Removal of external elements of the handle- Removal of external elements of a skeletonDisassembly advanced carcass (II)- Removing the carrier and its spring- Removing the safety lever- Removing the dogDisassembly advanced carcass (III)- Removing the bottom plate of the charger- Removing the cap recoil spring- Removing the triggerAdvanced dismounting of the slide- Removing the extractor- Removing the firing pinFilling the shop Steyr 1912- The Steyr 9mm cartridge- Positioning the blade charger- Different ways of unloadingGun operation Steyr 1912 (I)- Structure of the barrel- Weakness of the barrel- Lock and unlock the gun- Releasing the slideGun operation Steyr 1912 (II)- Chambering of the cartridge- Functioning of the triggerGun operation Steyr 1912 (III)- When shooting- Extraction and ejection of the cartridge- Log in relaxationGun safety Steyr 1912- Manual safety- Animation of the firing cycleCollect the pistol Steyr 1912- Steyr 1912 of the Austro-Hungarian army- Steyr 1911 for the civilian market- Steyr 1912 of the Romanian contract- Steyr 1912 Chilean contract- Steyr 1912 re-shelled in 9mm ParabellumThe Steyr 1912 with fire selector- Description of the fire selector- How it works

Dismounting of the safety automatic"Hammerless" revolver (I)- Dismounting of the cylinder- Disassembling of the cylinder's componentsDismounting of the safety automatic "Hammerless" revolver(II)- Dismounting of the barrel assembly- Disassembly of the hinge components- Re-assembly tip- Dismounting of the barrel latch- Dismounting of the cylinder arbor tension springDismounting of the safety automatic "Hammerless" revolver(III)- Dismounting of the grip plates and main spring- Dismounting of the frame cover and hammer- Re-assembly tip- Dismounting of the trigger guardDismounting of the safety automatic "Hammerless" revolver(IV)- Dismounting of the trigger spring- Dismounting of the trigger assembly- Dismounting of the firing pinFunctioning of the safety automatic "Hammerless" revolver (I)- The frame locking principle- Automatic ejection of the cartridges- Detailed functioning of the extractor camFunctioning of the safety automatic "Hammerless" revolver(II)- Functioning of the trigger safety- Functioning of the trigger assembly- Lifting of the hammer- Instant of firing- Cylinder stopEarly production of the top break safety automatic revolver- Iver Johnson enterprise- J. P. Lovell Arms Co.- First Model of the "Hammerless" Safety Automatic  line- Markings and serial numbers- Serial numbers by year (large and small frame Hammer &Hammerless)- A. Fyrberg cylinder retainerSafety automatic revolvers of the second model- Particulars of the second model- Serial numbers by year large frame Hammer & Hammerless- Serial numbers by year small frame Hammer & Hammerless- Serial number location- Address and patent markings location- Address and patent changesSafety automatic revolvers of the third model- Upgrade to smokeless powder- Most visible changes- Mechanical changes- Serial numbers by year large frame Hammer & Hammerless- Serial numbers by year small frame Hammer & Hammerless- Address and patent markings location- Address and patent changesFunctioning of the third model safety automatic "Hammer"revolver- Functioning of the new cylinder stop- Firing in single action mode with the Hammer model- Firing in double action mode with the Hammer modelThe safety automatic revolver in caliber .22 RF- Mechanical differences- Serial numbers by year- Optional accessories for the safety automatic revolver line- Charles C. Bourne KnuckledusterSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.Reloading of .32 & .38 S&W black powder cartridges

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Field dismounting of the Nambu Type 14Advanced dismounting of the Nambu Type 14- Dismounting of the extractor- Dismounting of the sear- Dismounting of the safety lever- Re-assembly tip- Dismounting of the magazine safety- Remaining parts- Parts legend - early model- Parts legend - later modelFunctioning of the Nambu Type 14 (I)- The 8mm Nambu cartridge- Recoil of the barrel- Unlocking of the breech- Barrel back into batteryFunctioning of the Nambu Type 14 (II)- The trigger functioning- Sear and firing pin engagement- The trigger disconnectionFunctioning of the Namnu Type 14 (III)- Cartridge feeding- Cartridge ejection- Breechblock hold-open system- Firing cycle of the Nambu Type 14 - Animated sequenceThe safeties of the Nambu Type 14- The manual safety- The automatic magazine safety- The magazine retention springThe Nambu Type 14 accessories- The Nambu type 14 magazine- The Nambu type 14 holster- The cleaning rod- The lanyardFrom the "Type Nambu" to the Nambu Type 14- The "Type Nambu" pistol or "Papa" Nambu- Type 26 revolver- "Papa Nambu" parts and functioning- The small "Type Nambu" or "Baby Nambu"- The early Nambu Type 14Evolution of the Nambu Type 14 (I)- Type 14 of the early production- Firing pin and firing pin guide modifications- Magazine safety installation- Elongated trigger guard and magazine retention spring- Grip plate serrationsEvolution of the Nambu Type 14 (II)- Early metal finish (straw-colored & rust blue)- Later metal finish (salt blue)- Last modification of the firing pin and guide- Modifications of the cocking piece- End of war grip plates- Modification of the rear sight cutThe markings of the Nambu Type 14 pistol (I)- Japanese alphabet and numerals- Japanese calendars and Emperor reigns- Control marks and arsenal symbols- Koishikawa & Kokura Arsenals- Nagoya Arsenal- Nambu Factory- Markings on the left side of the pistolThe markings of the Nambu Type 14 pistol (II)- Producers and "Showa" era markings- The serial number on the Nambu Type 14 partsSerial numbers of the Nambu Type 14 by year- Chigusa factory at Nagoya Arsenal- Nambu factory under Nagoya Arsenal control- Toriimatsu factory of Nagoya Arsenal - 1st series- Toriimatsu factory of Nagoya Arsenal - 2nd series- Koishikawa/Kokura ArsenalsSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

The Nagant revolver Mod. 1895 - HistoricdetailsTakedown of the revolver Nagant Mod. 1895Mechanical principles of the Nagant Mod. 1895Breech locking of the Nagant Mod. 1895The performances of the Nagant revolver Mod. 1895The Nagant revolvers of the Belgian ArmyBelgian Army revolver holstersThe Nagant revolvers of the Grand-duché of LuxembourgThe Nagant revolver of SwedenThe Nagant revolver of SerbiaThe Nagant revolvers of South AmericaThe revolver Nagant Model 1910Since the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Field dismounting of the MAB D pistol(I)- Simplified field dismounting- Release of the strikerField dismounting of the MAB D pistol (II)- Regular field dismounting- Withdrawal of the slide bushing- Particular of the pre-1945 variationAdvanced dismounting of the MAB D pistol (I)- Advanced dismounting of the slide- Dismounting the grip safety- Multipurpose grip leaf spring- Dismounting the grip safety of the model C- Model C of later productionAdvanced dismounting of the MAB D pistol (II)- Dismounting of the trigger mechanism- Dismounting of the manual safety- Dismounting of the magazine catch- Index of the partsFunctioning of the  MAB D pistol (I)- Blowback operated pistol- Rear barrel extension- Explosion and early stage of the recoil- Frame rails to guide the slide- Rear frame abutment- Maximum recoil of and ejection of the case- Forward tip of the striker used as ejector- Forward travel of the slide- Feeding rampFunctioning of the  MAB D pistol (II)- The MAB D trigger mechanism explained- The sear and its side lever- When a magazine is not inserted in the grip- The trigger disconnection explainedFunctioning of the  MAB D pistol (III)- The manual safety of the MAB D- Second function of the manual safety- The grip safety of the MAB D- Side effect of the grip safetyThe markings on the MAB D pistol- Markings on the left side of the slide- In the early series- The second type of slide marking- The last type of slide marking- Markings on the right side of the slide- The MAB pistols sold on the US market- Winfield Arms Corporation (WAC)- The MAB pistols produced for the German army- Acceptance Nazi markings- Spurious Nazi markings on post-war MAB pistols- The markings on the barrel's chamberThe serial number of the MAB D pistol- First serial numbers by model  (until 1958)- Chart of some serial number prefix letters- Location on secondary parts of the serial numberThe production of the MAB (I)- MAB model A pistol of the first type- MAB model A pistol of the second type- MAB model B pistolThe production of the MAB (II)- MAB model C pistol- MAB model D pistol- MAB model C/D pistol- MAB model E pistol- MAB model F pistol- French user manual of the MAB FThe production of the MAB (III)- The MAB pistols of the R series- Hold-open latch- MAB model R in caliber 7.65mm (.32 ACP)- MAB model R pistol in caliber 9mm Para- Experimental MAB model R in 9mm Para- MAB model R pistol in .22 caliberThe production of the MAB (IV)- MAB model G and GZ pistols- Exploded view of the MAB model G- MAB GZ produced by the Spanish firm Echasa- MAB model P8 pistol- MAB model P15 pistol- MAB model P15 F1 pistolSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized in thepublication of downloadable technical textbooks on collectablefirearms.

Field stripping of the CZ-45- Withdrawal of the magazine- Unlocking of the barrel- Release of the slide-barrel assemblyAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-45 (1)- Dismounting of the extractor- Dismounting of the firing pin- Dismounting of the wrap-around grip plate- Dismounting of the side plateAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-45 (2)- Dismounting of the trigger- Detachment of the magazine safety- Dismounting of the hammerAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-45 (3)- Dismounting of the magazine catch- Dismounting of the ejector- Disassembling of the magazineReassembly tips- Reinstallation of the extractor and firing pin- Reinstallation of the magazine catch- Reinstallation of the hammer- Reinstallation of the trigger assembly- Reinstallation of the magazine safetyFunctioning of the CZ-45 (1)- Cycle of the cartridge chambering step by stepFunctioning of the CZ-45 (2)- General functioning of the trigger assembly- Functioning of the trigger mechanism in detailsFunctioning of the CZ-45 (3)- Release of the hammer and explosion of the cartridge- Mechanical arrangement of the trigger mechanism at the instant offiring- Trigger released and cocking notch re-engaged- Ejection of the spent cartridge shell- Hammer following the slide on its return in batterySafety of the CZ-45- The lack of classical safeties- Pistol safely carried with a cartridge chambered- No disconnecting device available- The magazine safety explainedAbout the CZ-36 pistol- Variations of the CZ-36 pistol- Internal mechanismEvolution of the CZ-45- Early CZ-45 pistol of "STRAKONICE" production- CZ-45 pistol of "Uhersky Brod" production- CZ-45 pistol of Model 70 series- Modification of some internal parts- The CZ-92

Nagant revolvers explained. Depth analysis of the 1895 model.

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Field stripping of the CZ-38Advanced dismounting of the CZ-38 (1)- Dismounting of the firing pin- Dismounting of the extractorAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-38 (2)- Dismounting of the barrel- Dismounting of the takedown keyAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-38 (3)- Dismounting of the locking bloc- Dismounting of the recoil spring and rear guide- Dismounting of the grip plateAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-38 (4)- Dismounting of the trigger assembly- Dismounting of the disconnector- Dismounting of the main spring- Dismounting of the hammerAdvanced dismounting of the CZ-38 (5)- Dismounting of the sear- Dismounting of the magazine catch- Dismounting of the ejector- Dismounting of the magazineFunctioning of the CZ-38 (1)- Cycling of the slide before a firing sequence- Forward abutment of the slide- Action of the recoil spring forward guide- Cartridge in line pushed by the breech face- Last step of the chambering- Hammer retained by the sear at its safety notchFunctioning of the CZ-38 (2)- Components of the trigger mechanism- Functioning of the trigger mechanism (first stage)- Functioning of the trigger mechanism (intermediary stage)- Functioning of the trigger mechanism (last stage)- Instant of cartridge explosionFunctioning of the CZ-38 (3)- Disconnection of the trigger bar from the sear- Extraction and ejection of the cartridge case- Hammer retained at its safety notch- Slide held opened by the magazine follower- Release of the slide by manually pushing on the followerThe "Bulgarian" variant of the CZ-38- Dismounting the side plate of the "Bulgarian" model- Hammer, slide, and firing pin retainer changes- Addition of a magazine safetyFunctioning the SA/DA CZ-38- Firing in single action mode explained- Firing in double action mode- Functioning of the manual safety- Functioning of the magazine safety- Early prototype with magazine safetyProduction and markings of the CZ-38- Initial contract by the Czechoslovak authorities- Markings found on the standard vz-38 (cz-38)- The "SA" (Suomen Armeija) variant- The so called "Bulgarian" variant- The variant carrying a German Military "WaA76" marking

Belgian patent relating to the Nagant 1878revolver- Claims of the Belgian Nagant patent #42907 of 1877- Detachable hammer firing pin- Dismountable ratchet- Cover plate arrangement- Trigger guard used a mounting tool for the springs- First Nagant revolver Model 1878 in 9.4mm caliber- Corresponding US Patent #226.923 dated April 27, 1880Field dismounting of the Nagant Model 1878- Cylinder axis rod blocked by the ejection rod holder- Locking stud of the friction leaf spring- Unlocking of the cylinder axis rod- Extraction of the cylinderAdvanced dismounting of the Nagant Model 1878 (1)- Dismounting of the ejection rod- Disassembly of the cylinder axis rod- Dismounting of the cover plate- Dismounting of the trigger guardAdvanced dismounting of the Nagant Model 1878 (2)- Dismounting of the mainspring- Dismounting of the hammer- Dismounting of the sear- Dismounting of the pawl- Dismounting of the trigger- Dismounting of the trigger return springAdvanced dismounting of the Nagant Model 1878 (3)- Dismounting of the right side grip plate- Dismounting of the left and intermediary plates- Dismounting of the loading gate- Dismounting of the lanyard ringMarkings on the Nagant Model 1878 (1)- Belgian military markings on the frame- Serial number on the frame- Other markings on the frame- Cylinder marking- Markings on the cylinder axis rod- Markings on the ejection rod- Markings on the cover plate- Serial number on the ebony grip platesMarkings on the Nagant Model 1878 (2)- Serial number on the loading gate- Markings on the trigger guard- Markings on the hammer- Markings on the sear- Markings on the trigger- Markings on the pawl- Marking on the mainspring- Markings on the lanyard ring postFunctioning of the Nagant Model 1878 (1)- The 9.4mm Nagant - Bachmann cartridge- 30-30 shell trimmed down- Seating of the bullet- Gap between the recoil shield and the cylinder- The hammer safety notchFunctioning of the Nagant Model 1878 (2)- Functioning in single action mode- Action of the pawl- Locking bump on the trigger- Functioning in double action mode- Hammer rotation in double action mode- Hammer strut pushed backwardsThe variants of the Nagant Model 1878- Nagant Model 1878 of the first variation- The removable taller front sight- Nagant Model 1878 of the second variation- Nagant 1878 of transitionThe Nagant revolver Model 1883- Nagant Model 1883 of the first variation- Comparison between the 1878 and 1883 mechanisms- Functioning of the 1883 lock mechanism- Nagant model 1883 of the second variation (1883-87)The Nagant revolver Model 1878-86- The Mode 1878-86 of the Belgian Army and Customs- Model 1878-86 of the first variation- Model 1878-86 of the second variation- Model 1878-86 of the third variation- The Model M1884/87 for LuxembourgThe Nagant revolvers sold in foreign countries- The Nagant revolver in caliber 7.5mm- The Nagant revolvers for Sweden- The Nagant revolvers for Norway- The Nagant revolvers for Serbia- The Nagant revolvers of big caliber

The pepperbox in the realm of firearms- What is commonly considered a pepperbox- Flint lock pepperboxes- Percussion pepperboxesCartridge pepperbox with stationary barrel group- Christian Sharps pepperboxes- Remington pepperboxesEuropean percussion pepperboxes- English percussion pepperboxes- Belgian "Mariette" percussion pepperboxesEuropean cartridge pepperboxes- British large bore cartridge pepperboxes- Pocket size cartridge pepperboxes- Pinfire cartridge pepperboxesDismounting a Deprez type pepperbox (I)- Removal of the cylinderDismounting a Deprez type pepperbox (II)- Dismounting the outer parts of the frameDismounting a Deprez type pepperbox (III)- Dismounting the inner parts of the frameFunctioning of a Deprez type pepperbox (I)- Cartridge loading- The pinfire cartridgeFunctioning of a Deprez type pepperbox (II)- Double-action lockHow to revive your vintage pinfire pepperboxes- Presentation of the reloading kit- Reloading process- Firing results- Re-sizing the shellSince the year 2000, "HLebooks.com" is specialized inthepublication of downloadable technical textbooks oncollectablefirearms.

Le pistolet Colt "Vest Pocket"- Basé sur le modèle Browning 1905 de la FN- Premier prototype de 1907- Utilisation d'un percuteur lancé- Caractéristiques mécaniques- Comment fonctionnent les sécurités- Sûreté manuelle- Sécurité de poignée- Sécurité de chargeurFonctionnement du pistolet Colt "Vest Pocket"- Explication du cycle de tir- La cartouche 6,35 mm Browning ou .25 ACP- Démontage du Colt "Vest Pocket"- Le coin du collectionneur- Marquages et numéros de série- Un nouveau "Vest Pocket" de fabrication Astra- Production du modèle "Junior"Le pistolet Colt "Woodsman"- Premiers développements- George Tansley et Francis Chadwick- Le Colt "Target Model" devient le "Woodsman" en 1927- Le "Sport Model Woodsman" de 1935- Le  "Match Target Woodsman" de 1938- Développements d'après guerre- Le "Woodsman New Model" de 1947- La version "Match Target"- Le modèle "Challenger" de 1950- Production du modèle "Woodsman" de la première série- Production du modèle "Match Target"- Production des modèle "Woodsman Target" et "Sport"- Production du modèle "Match" des 2ème et 3ème séries- Production des modèles "Challenger", "Huntsman"et"Targetsman"Caractéristiques mécaniques du Colt "Woodsman"- Pièces principales du modèle "Woodsman"- Mécanisme de détente- Culasse et glissière- Logement du ressort principal- Fonctionnement du modèle "Woodsman"- La sûreté manuelleDémontage du Colt "Woodsman"- Le plongeur de démontage- Démontage du logement de ressort principal- Démontage de la glissière- Démontages des composants de la glissière- Démontages des composants de la carcasseFonctionnement du Colt "Woodsman"- Remplissage du chargeur- Explication des phases du cycle de tirLe Colt "Ace" en calibre .22 LR- Les raisons du développement du modèle "Ace"- Période de production- La hausse ajustable- Fonctionnement du Colt "Ace"- Caractéristiques mécaniques- Chiffres de la productionLe Colt "Service Model Ace" en calibre .22 LR- Le système de "chambre mobile"- Fonctionnement du Colt "Service Model Ace"- Comment le recul est augmenté par quatre- Production du Colt "Service Ace Model"- Unité de conversion "Service Model Ace" en .22 LR- Production de l'unité de conversion .45 ACP vers .22 LR- Variations de l'unité de conversion- Pièces et marquages de l'unité de conversion- The modèle .38 Super modifié pour l'unité de conversion- La nouvelle unité de conversion "ACE II"Le nouveau pistolet Colt en calibre .22 LR- Introduction du nouveau Colt .22 LR en 1994- Caractéristiques mécaniques du nouveau Colt .22 LR- Version à canon court de 4 1/2"- Version "Target" avec conon de 6"- Systèmes de visée par C-More SystemsDémontage du nouveau Colt en calibre .22 LR- Etapes du désassemblage- Clé "Allen" nécessaire- La sécurité de percuteur- Libération accidentelle du percuteur- Tournevis en forme d'étoile- Trucs spécifiques- Démontage du chargeurFonctionnement du nouveau Colt .22 LR- Culasse non calée et simple action- Le mécanisme de gâchette- Le mécanisme de détente- Le cycle de tir expliqué- Le système de déconnexion- Ajustement de la détente- Fonctionnement de la sûreté manuelleThe Colt pistol"VestPocket"- Based on the Model 1905 Browning FN- First prototype 1907- Using a hammer launched- Mechanical characteristics- How do security- Manual safety- Safety handle- Charger SafetyGun Operation Colt "Vest Pocket"- Explanation of the firing cycle- The cartridge Browning 6.35 mm or .25 ACP- Removing the Colt "Vest Pocket"- Collectors'- Labels and serial numbers- A new "Vest Pocket" manufacturing Astra- Production Model "Junior"The Colt "Woodsman"- First developments- George Tansley and Francis Chadwick- The Colt "Target Model" becomes the "Woodsman" in 1927- The "Woodsman Sport Model" from 1935- The "Woodsman Match Target" 1938- Post-war developments- The "New Model Woodsman" 1947- Version "Match Target"- The model "Challenger" in 1950- Production Model "Woodsman" in the first series- Production Model "Match Target"- Production model "Woodsman Target" and "Sport"- Production of the model "Match" the 2nd and 3rd rounds- Production Model "Challenger", "Huntsman" and "Targetsman"Mechanical characteristics Colt "Woodsman"- Main parts of the model "Woodsman"- Relaxation Mechanism- Cylinder and Slide- Main spring Housing- Operating Model "Woodsman"- The manual safetyRemoving the Colt "Woodsman"- Disassembly diver- Removing the main spring housing- Dismantling of the slide- Dismounts components of the slide- Teardowns frame partsOperation Colt "Woodsman"- Loading the magazine- Explanation of the firing cycle phasesThe Colt "Ace" in .22 LR caliber- The reasons for the development of the model "Ace"- Production Period- The adjustable rise- Operation of Colt "Ace"- Mechanical characteristics- Production figuresThe Colt "Service Model Ace" in .22 LR caliber- The system of "moving room"- Operation of Colt "Service Model Ace"- How the decline is increased by four- Production of the Colt "Ace Service Model"- Conversion Unit "Service Model Ace" in .22 LR- Production of the conversion unit .22 LR to .45 ACP- Variations of the conversion unit- Parts and markings of the conversion unit- The .38 Super model modified for the conversion unit- The new conversion unit "ACE II"The new Colt .22 LR caliber- Introduction of the new Colt .22 LR 1994- Mechanical properties of the new Colt .22 LR- Short-barreled version 4 1/2 "- Version "Target" with Conon 6 "- Sighting systems by C-More SystemsDismantling of the new Colt .22 LR caliber- Disassembly Steps- Key "Allen" necessary- Security striker- Accidental release of the firing pin- Star-shaped screwdriver- Specific Tips- Charger DismantlingOperation of the new Colt .22 LR- Bolt not fixed and simple action- The trigger mechanism- The trigger mechanism- The firing cycle explained- The disconnection system- Relaxation Adjustment- Operation manual safety

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