Colt M1911 double-barreled self-loading pistol. Double-barreled pistol "Second Century": when one bullet is not enough Colt with two barrels

03.03.2020

It took six months of intense work to develop this marvel, including 3D modeling, stereolithography modeling, and final testing of a working sample. From the new Russian-Italian weapons, 16 bullets can be fired in about three to five seconds. Such a result is extremely difficult to achieve with any conventional pistol, except, of course, for automatic models capable of firing bursts. Arsenal Firearms, a private arms company, built the exotic AF2011-A1 "Second Century" pistol (also unofficially referred to as the "Twenty Eleven"). New caliber - .45 ACP (11.43 x 23 mm). The "Second Century" monster is released to celebrate the centenary of the famous Colt M1911 pistol still in use today. The successful model of John Browning went into the second century, hence the name of the new weapon. The length of the pistol is 220 mm, width - 50 mm, height - 145 mm, barrel length - 125 mm, weapon weight is 1.85 kg. The Second Century, interestingly, uses several internal parts from the original M1911 (strikers, sears and their cases, several types of springs, some parts of the magazine and handles, sights), which are still available on the world market for weapons spare parts. But at the same time, there are many original elements here, because the Second Century, according to the company, is the first semi-automatic pistol with a double barrel mounted on a single frame, which is designed to industrial specifications for serial production. (Small-scale "manual" creations do not count.) As a matter of fact, the novelty can already be ordered, and there are several options for finishing and subtleties in the sequence of work of dual hammers and triggers. For one shot, "Second Century" simultaneously releases two bullets with a total weight of 30 grams, which hit the target at a distance of 2-5 centimeters from each other (depending on the distance of the shot). For comparison: a standard bullet from a 9 × 18 mm PM cartridge (for a Makarov pistol) weighs 6.1 g. A double blow from the AF2011-A1 is capable of knocking a bull down, gunsmiths say. The AF2011-A1 is loaded with a 16-round magazine. In fact, these are two parallel magazines of 8 rounds, fastened by a common base and inserted into the handle as a single unit. The creators consider the new pistol to be quite accurate for such a heavy and powerful weapon. According to Gizmag, from 15 yards (13.7 m) from the target, all 16 bullets hit an area the size of an orange; and at a distance of 25 yards (22.8 m), this area will grow to about the diameter of a watermelon. We add that Arsenal Firearms has production facilities in Russia, Austria and Italy, which will produce products for different markets, and its headquarters is in our country. This company was created by businessman and weapons collector Dmitry Streshinsky and Italian gunsmith Nicola Bandini. The company is quite young: Arsenal Firearms debuted only on March 9, 2012 (albeit after a rather long preparatory work that went without wide publicity) and immediately with a whole line of models (pistols, rifles and knives).

Original taken from masterok in Double-barreled pistol "Second Century"

Probably, many of you are familiar with the American Colt M1911, which has become a truly legendary pistol. Even those who are practically not interested in small arms and its history have heard about it.
In the spring of 2012, Arsenal Firearms introduced the unusual AF2011-A1 "Second Century" pistol model to the market, for short the model was called "Twenty Eleven".
It is unusual in that it has two trunks at once. AF2011-A1 is a double-barreled pistol. It was designed by the company's engineers for the centenary of the legendary Colt 1911-A1 pistol.

It should be noted that Arsenal Firearms is a Russian-Italian joint venture. Its headquarters is in Russia, and production is located in our country, as well as in Austria and Italy. The most famous products of this private arms company are the already named AF2011-A1 double-barreled pistol and the Strizh automatic pistol, which is proposed for adoption by the Russian army.

In fairness, it should be noted that the idea of combining two trunks, the creation of the so-called "spark", is not new. Even during the First World War, twin Maxim machine guns were used at the front, which were very effective against the first airplanes. Also during the First World War, the Italian aircraft double-barreled submachine gun Villar-Perosa existed and was successfully used. Such weapons do not cease to appear today. For example, the Israeli double-barreled automatic submachine gun "Shmemit" ("The Desert"), which is a twin, made of 2 standard infantry "Uzi", which are able to shoot without human intervention, as soon as someone crosses invisible to human eye beam. A 5.56x45 mm double-barreled assault rifle by the Israeli company Silver Shadow also comes to mind, which looks very similar to two M16 assault rifles glued together. There are also domestic developments, for example, the Soviet TKB-059, also known as the “3B device”, is a three-barreled experimental machine gun, which was created under a standard machine gun cartridge.

This list could go on for quite some time.

It is worth noting that such “pairings” have only one goal - to increase the density of fire, that is, the ability to fire as many bullets at the target as possible at the same time while maintaining a sufficiently high accuracy characteristic of the standard “single-barrel version”. Of course, this is not the most common way to increase the density of fire, but it is quite common. It is worth noting that the AF2011-A1 pistol also has a truly terrible lethal force. Two bullets fired from this pistol, having a total mass of 30 grams and striking at a distance of 2 to 10 cm from each other (this distance directly depends on the distance of the target from the shooter), can knock down a bull

one shot pistol simultaneously fires two bullets .45 ACP caliber (11.43x23 mm). The pistol is loaded with a 16-round magazine, which consists of 2 parallel magazines for 8 rounds, which are fastened together by a common base and inserted into the pistol grip as a whole. Surprisingly, anyone who has ever fired .45 ACP pistols is able to handle this unusual pistol. According to experts, the AF2011-A1 double-barreled pistol is not only pleasant to use, but also quite accurate.

Experts speak very positively about the gun. Note its power and accuracy. So, from a distance of 13 meters, an experienced shooter will send all 16 bullets to an area the size of an ordinary orange, and from a distance of 25 meters - to a "melon". The design of the pistol allows you to fire from each barrel in turn, and experts also note a fairly comfortable recoil of the pistol. Its advantage is the density of fire, the gun allows you to fire 16 powerful 45-caliber bullets at the target in just 3-5 seconds.

Double-barreled pistol AF2011-A1 incorporates a number of original parts. These include a single frame, a single bolt, a single lever fuse, a single firing pin with two triggers, a single magazine box cover with 2 sockets, a single paired mainspring socket, special guide bushings, a single paired magazine latch, a side lever fuse and an open shutter handle. However, a more interesting feature of the pistol is the fact that the designers have tried to implement in it the maximum interchangeability of internal parts that are standard for the Colt M1911 pistol. Such parts include spring stops, sears, strikers, return springs, recoil springs and recoil spring rods, internal parts of the mainspring socket, magazine box, etc.

The AF2011-A1 pistol can be purchased with either a single trigger (right or left, which the shooter can change for right-handed and left-handed operations) and two independent triggers, or two triggers that will be permanently attached to each other, and one or two triggers to choose from.

Specifications of the AF2011-A1 pistol:

Caliber: .45 ACP (11.43x23 mm).

Pistol length: 220 mm.

The height of the pistol is 145 mm, the width is 50 mm.

Barrel length: 125 mm.

Gun weight: 1.85 kg.

This model, of course, is difficult to imagine in the hands of representatives of law enforcement agencies. Firstly, its cost is much higher compared to standard PM and other types of weapons. Secondly, the gun does not have a simple assembly and disassembly to eliminate cartridge jamming. But for collectors and just gun lovers, the AF2011-A1 “Second Century” model is a great success.

New Russian-Italian pistol "Second Century" is capable of firing 16 bullets in 3-5 seconds. Such a result is very difficult to achieve using any conventional pistol, except, of course, automatic models that are capable of firing bursts, according to the MEMBRANA portal.

The private Russian-Italian arms company Arsenal Firearms created a new pistol AF2011-A1 "Second Century"(informally referred to as "Twenty Eleven"). This novelty has a caliber 45 ACP (11.43 x 23 mm).

Second Century pistol commemorates the famous Colt M1911 pistol model(last year marked the 100th anniversary of its manufacture), which is still in use today. The John Browning model continues its life, the second century has already gone, and it is from here that the name of the new weapon “Second Century” appeared.

The "Second Century" pistol has some internal parts that are used in the original M1911. Among them are whispers and their bodies, drummers, sights, some parts of the store and handles, several types of springs. All these parts can still be found on the world market for weapons spare parts.

However, original elements are also used in this weapon, since this Second Century model is the first semi-automatic pistol to have a double barrel mounted on a single frame. The pistol is designed to industrial specifications and is designed for mass production.

This exotic novelty is now available to order, with options available regarding finishes and subtleties in the trigger sequence and dual hammers.

The Second Century pistol can simultaneously fire 2 bullets with a total weight of 30 g in one shot.., which hit the target at a distance of 2-5 cm from each other (it all depends on the range of the shot). So, for comparison, the weight of a standard bullet from a 9 × 18 mm PM cartridge (for ) is 6.1 g. According to gunsmiths, a double blow from an AF2011-A1 pistol can easily knock down a bull.

Pistol "Second Century" loaded magazine of 16 rounds. In fact, these are 2 parallel magazines of eight rounds, fastened together by a common base, which are inserted into the handle as a single unit.

The length of the pistol is 220 mm, width - 50 mm, height - 145 mm, barrel length - 125 mm, weight of the weapon is 1.85 kg.

The creators consider the new pistol to be accurate enough for such a heavy and powerful weapon. So, for example, from a distance of 15 yards (13.7 m) from the target, all 16 bullets hit an area the size of an orange, and at a distance of 25 yards (22.8 m) this area will increase to about the diameter of a watermelon

It is known that Arsenal Firearms has production facilities not only in Russia, but also in Italy and Austria. All of them will be engaged in the production of products for different markets. The main office is located in our country. The founders of Arsenal Firearms are Russian businessman Dmitry Streshinsky and Italian gunsmith Nicola Bandini.

Probably, many of you are familiar with the American Colt M1911, which has become a truly legendary pistol. Even those who are practically not interested in small arms and its history have heard about it. In the spring of 2012, Arsenal Firearms introduced an unusual pistol model AF2011-A1 "Second Century" to the market, for short the model was called "Twenty Eleven" .. It is unusual in that it has two barrels at once. AF2011-A1 is a double-barreled pistol. It was designed by the company's engineers for the centenary of the legendary Colt 1911-A1 pistol.

Let's take a closer look at it...

However, we will talk specifically about double-barreled development. It is reported that the Arsenal Firearms development team was able to create the AF2011-A1 "Second Century" pistol in just 6 months of intensive and fruitful work. At the same time, the company's specialists widely used stereolithographic modeling and computer 3D simulations of the model. As a result, an interesting double-barreled model of a 45-caliber pistol was born, which is industrial and is in demand among lovers of small arms.
In fairness, it should be noted that the idea of combining two trunks, creating the so-called "spark" is not new. Even during the First World War, twin Maxim machine guns were used at the front, which were very effective against the first airplanes. Also during the First World War, the Italian aircraft double-barreled submachine gun Villar-Perosa existed and was successfully used. Such weapons do not cease to appear today. For example, the Israeli double-barreled automatic submachine gun "Shmemit" ("The Desert"), which is a twin, made of 2 standard infantry "Uzi", which are able to shoot without human intervention, as soon as someone crosses invisible to human eye beam. A 5.56x45 mm double-barreled assault rifle by the Israeli company Silver Shadow also comes to mind, which looks very similar to two M16 assault rifles glued together. There are also domestic developments, for example, the Soviet TKB-059, aka "3B device" - this is a three-barreled experimental machine gun, which was created under a standard machine gun cartridge.

This list could go on for quite some time.

It is worth noting that such “pairings” have only one goal - to increase the density of fire, that is, the ability to fire as many bullets as possible at the same time while maintaining a sufficiently high accuracy, characteristic of the standard “single-barreled version”. Of course, this is not the most common way to increase the density of fire, but it is quite common. It is worth noting that the AF2011-A1 pistol also has a truly terrible lethal force. Two bullets fired from this pistol, having a total mass of 30 grams and striking at a distance of 2 to 10 cm from each other (this distance directly depends on the distance of the target from the shooter), can knock down a bull

For one shot, the pistol simultaneously fires two bullets.45 ACP caliber (11.43x23 mm). The pistol is loaded with a 16-round magazine, which consists of 2 parallel magazines for 8 rounds, which are fastened together by a common base and inserted into the pistol grip as a whole. Surprisingly, anyone who has ever fired .45 ACP pistols is able to handle this unusual pistol. According to experts, the AF2011-A1 double-barreled pistol is not only pleasant to use, but also quite accurate.
Experts speak very positively about the gun. Note its power and accuracy. So, from a distance of 13 meters, an experienced shooter will send all 16 bullets to an area the size of an ordinary orange, and from a distance of 25 meters - to a "melon". The design of the pistol allows you to fire from each barrel in turn, and experts also note a fairly comfortable recoil of the pistol. Its advantage is the density of fire, the gun allows you to fire 16 powerful 45-caliber bullets at the target in just 3-5 seconds.
Double-barreled pistol AF2011-A1 incorporates a number of original parts. These include a single frame, a single bolt, a single lever fuse, a single firing pin with two triggers, a single magazine box cover with 2 sockets, a single paired mainspring socket, special guide bushings, a single paired magazine latch, a side lever fuse and an open shutter handle. However, a more interesting feature of the pistol is the fact that the designers have tried to implement in it the maximum interchangeability of internal parts that are standard for the Colt M1911 pistol. Such parts include spring stops, sears, strikers, return springs, recoil springs and recoil spring rods, internal parts of the mainspring socket, magazine box, etc.

Specifications of the AF2011-A1 pistol:
Caliber: .45 ACP (11.43x23 mm).
Pistol length: 220 mm.
Pistol height - 145 mm, width - 50 mm.
Barrel length: 125 mm.
Gun weight: 1.85 kg.

Colt M1911 double-barreled self-loading pistol. Double-barreled pistol "Second Century": when one bullet is not enough Colt with two barrels

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