Standard Arms - Model G - .35 Remington

Disclaimer: I had to reuse footage and use a little movie magic to get a decent length for this video.*

Shooting my new (old) Standard Arms Model G in .35 Remington. Released in 1906, Standard Arms holds the trophy for having the first gas operated, semi-automatic rifle designed specifically for the civilian market. However, despite the sleek lines and gorgeous engravings, this rifle was plagued with design flaws the company tried to appease customers by releasing the Model M, a pump action only version, to little success that would eventually spell the death of the company in 1920.

*That said, this firearm is no exception to the faults that plagued its tenure in the early 1900s:
- The operating rod head broke and allowed the captured recoil spring to release causing the rifle to remain open. This was fixed, but...
- The operating rod threads into the extension in the bolt while under spring tension; not fully threading the rod has caused the threads to strip. Until this fixed, the firearm is no longer in an operational condition. Woops!