We're getting closer and closer to the final part of my season, where I'll be doing 3 pop-culture matches. Right now, we're right in the middle of the historical icon section. Take a look below at the weapons that American icon Teddy Roosevelt, and German hero Hermann Detzner, will use against each other in the battle to determine who is the biggest badass of history!
Teddy Roosevelt Weapons
Colt Bisley: A variation of the original colt, the Colt Bisley was one of the last revolvers issued to the US Army. First introduced in 1894 as a pistol for target shooting, the Bisley was more commonly used in America for self-defense. Like the original Colt, the Bisley was a single-action revolver, utilizing a 6-shot cylinder, but that where the similarities end. The Bisley has the distinct advantage of having a longer grip, a wider hammer spur, and a wider trigger. These things made it so that it would be used for fast shooting, and to make it easier for people with hand problems.
http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Colt_Bisley
1896 Krag Carbine: Despite being in US Army service for only 15 years, the 1896 Krag Carbine was an interesting weapon. Designed by the Norwegians and built by Springfield Armory, the Krag was first introduced in 1892, and became the US Army's standard rifle. Weighing in at a respectable 8.44 pounds, the Krag was a weapon that wouldn't weigh down the user. Utilizing the internal 5-round magazine, a marksman can fire off 30 to 40 rounds a minute. It should be noted that the design of the Krag was outclassed by the Mauser rifle the Spanish used, and made it ill suited for use in tropical environments, like Cuba and the Philippines.
http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/1896_Krag_Carbine
Gatling Gun: A remarkable weapon, the Gatling Gun was also a step in the evolution of machine guns. Invented by Doctor Richard Jorden Gatling, the original purpose of the weapon was to reduce the size of armies and so reduce the number of casualties, while at the same time increasing the amount of firepower. The Gatling Gun is a rather heavy & bulky weapon, as it weighs in at 59.6 pounds and is attached to a wagon-like system. By turning the crack, the gun's 10 barrels would rotate in a 360 circle, and a round would fire from the top barrel. It was theorized that the gun would fire up to 1,200 rounds per minute, but it was more realistically able to fire 400 rounds a minute in a combat situation.
http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Gatling_Gun
Bowie Hunter: A variation on the original Bowie Knife, the Bowie Hunter could be considered a streamlined copy of the blade. Regardless of the version used, they both had things in common, including a 9 inch blade, a light weight of 1.5 pounds, and are constructed of steel. Both knives were used like a utility blade, and they could even be thrown, although this is a last resort method.
http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Bowie_Knife
Hermann Detzner Weapons
Luger PO8 Pistol: Developed in 1898 by Georg Luger, the PO8 was one of the most iconic pistols ever made & used. It should be noted that the United States were almost going to receive the gun as their primary sidearm. Mr. Luger came over to the United States in 1901 and tested it in front of some top US Army officials, but it was ultimately rejected for the later M1911. Regardless of that fact, the Luger was a relatively well built pistol. It was very ergonomical in it's design, and was quite accurate.
http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg/de/luger-parabellum-e.html
Gewehr 98 Bolt-Action Rifle: An ancestor to the Kar98k used during WW2, the Gewehr 98 was one of the hardiest guns ever produced. The most remarkable aspect of the 98 was the bolt-action system it used. The system of the bolt was so simple, safe, strong, and well designed, other countries copied off of it for their own rifles, including the US. Taking 5-round stripper clips of 7.92x57mm IS round, the Gewehr 98 can hit targets up to 500 meters with the iron sights, and 800 meters with a scope attached.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kar98
MG 08/18 Machinegun: An air-cooled version of the earlier MG 08/15, The MG 08/18 is a big improvement of it's predecessor. For starters, the massive water jacket of the 08/15 was replace with a smaller lotted jacket, which made the gun lighter. A carrying handle was also another improvement, as it allowed a soldier to carry the gun in one hand, and something else in the other hand. The gun still kept it's predecessor's rate of fire (450 rounds a minute) and ammo capacity (100 or 200 round belts), and thus made it a lethal weapon on the battlefield.
http://world.guns.ru/machine/de/mg-0-e.html
Machete: Part tool, part weapon, and all deadly. The machete is a tool that is essential for exploring in densely wooded areas. The blade measures in at 2 feet, complete with a quarter-foot grip. The machete's blade is skinny at the bottom, but it gets wider at least half-way up, and the tip itself is the widest part. Because of the blade's weight, it easily cuts through brush, and if need be, cut through limbs.
http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Machete
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