This video delves into the evolutionary history of the 1911 pistol's safety features, tracing their development from John Browning's earlier self-loading designs. It examines models like the 1900, 1902, 1903 (Hammer and Hammerless), and 1905, as well as US military trial pistols from 1907, 1909, and 1910. The analysis aims to explain why the 1911 ultimately incorporated a grip safety and thumb safety, contrasting it with its predecessors that often lacked safeties altogether, offering insights into the standards and practices of the era.
This video showcases the rare and elegant 1905 Steyr-Mannlicher Pistol, a firearm noted for its innovative delayed blowback operating system. The host, Keith Ford from Brownells, highlights its historical significance, having served in the Austro-Hungarian and Argentinian militaries. The description draws a parallel to the C96 Mauser and mentions the difficulty in finding ammunition for its unique 7.63mm Mannlicher cartridge, with details on custom loading efforts. The pistol is described as a beautiful, almost futuristic-looking collector's piece.
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