This video features a Point of View (POV) firing demonstration of a Colt Challenger .22LR pistol. The description provides historical context for the Colt Woodsman and its variants, including the Challenger. It details the Woodsman's design by John Moses Browning and its evolution through three series. The Challenger is highlighted as a less expensive variant introduced during Series 2, featuring fixed sights and a magazine release position. The video likely showcases the operation and shooting experience of this classic rimfire pistol.
This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" explores the history of the Hi-Standard Model B pistol. Introduced in the early 1930s, it quickly became a popular rimfire handgun, rivaling the Colt Woodsman. The Model B is highlighted for its military service during World War II as a .22 caliber training pistol, allowing soldiers to practice marksmanship without expending valuable .45 ACP ammunition. The video details its simple blowback operation, 10-round magazine capacity, and distinctive grip design necessitated by the rimmed .22 Long Rifle cartridges. It mentions that 14,000 Model Bs were purchased by the Ordnance Department for training, playing a significant role in preparing soldiers for combat.
This video provides a review of the Hi-Standard Dura-Matic 22 Classic Pistol. The reviewer highlights that Hi-Standard produced several .22 semi-auto target pistols, drawing inspiration from the Colt Woodsman design. The Dura-Matic is positioned as an entry-level offering but is described as a solid, quality handgun. The video also includes affiliate links for Sportsman's Guide, USCCA, Rubber Dummies, and Getzone.com, as well as a Patreon link for exclusive content. The presenter thanks Fiocchi USA for supplying ammunition and encourages viewers to like and subscribe for more gun reviews.
Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn, prominent figures in the firearms industry, reminisce about their very first firearms and formative experiences with shooting. Bill shares his early encounters with a Mossberg 152 .22 LR and a High Standard Sentinel revolver, while Ken recounts his beginnings with a Marlin 39 Mountie and a Smith & Wesson M17 K22. The episode touches upon various .22 caliber firearms like the Ruger .22, Marlin 39a, Browning Buck Mark, Colt Woodsman, and Smith & Wesson Model 41, as well as the introduction of handgun optics and the Beretta Jaguar. This discussion highlights the initial spark that ignited their passion for firearms and the shooting world.
This "From the Vault" video from Brownells Gun Techs explores a rare and experimental Colt Model 1910 pistol at Rock Island Auction Co. Originally chambered in 9.8mm Colt and later converted to .38 Auto, this prototype predates the iconic 1911 and was designed to compete for overseas contracts. The video highlights its more compact design compared to the 1911, its history in military trials, and its eventual discontinuation due to an informal agreement between Colt and FN. It also touches on its influence on the Colt Woodsman and compares its feel to the Spanish Star Model B. Only a handful were built, making this example a significant piece of firearm history.
This "From the Vault" video from Brownells Gun Tech™ Keith Ford showcases the new Standard Manufacturing Woodsman .22 pistol. Ford, a known enthusiast of .22 semi-automatic pistols and particularly the original Colt Woodsman designed by John Browning, expresses his excitement for this new offering. He highlights that the original Woodsman, discontinued in 1977, was a high-quality, precisely fitted firearm that was never cheap and never had a direct replacement. Ford, having tested this brand-new Standard Woodsman (Serial #2), confirms it is exceptionally well-made and shoots just as well as an original Colt Woodsman. The video positions this new model as an accessible way to experience the quality, accuracy, handling, and mystique of the original Woodsman without the collector's price tag. Ford emphasizes the thorough range testing he conducted to validate its performance.
This "From the Vault" episode from Brownells Gun Techs features a detailed look at the rare Schwarzlose Model 1898 Pistol. Designed by Andreas Wilhelm Schwarzlose, this early semi-automatic pistol, despite its 19th-century origins, showcases surprisingly modern features like a striker-fired mechanism, a visual cocking indicator, a thumb safety, a slide release, and a detachable magazine. Chambered in 7.63x25mm Mauser, the same caliber as the Broomhandle Mauser, the pistol's design is compared to contemporary firearms and even elements found in modern handguns like the Glock and S&W M&P, as well as the AR-15 and Auto-Mag for its rotary bolt. The video highlights the pistol's advanced engineering and ergonomic design, while also noting its limited production run and lack of commercial success.
This episode of Gun Talk Radio discusses the critical issue of rising antisemitism and calls for Jewish Americans to arm themselves for self-defense. The discussion includes insights from columnist David Nabhan regarding his article on this vulnerability. Additionally, a caller seeks advice on ammunition for a 100-year-old Colt Woodsman, and a notable gun show find is shared. The show covers a range of firearm-related topics, politics, and products.
This video examines a Walther experimental hybrid pistol from the early 1930s, created to compete with the Colt Woodsman. Walther modified an Olympia target pistol by incorporating a Woodsman-style grip angle to test its effectiveness. Ultimately, Walther decided to stick with their original grip design, making this hybrid a historical dead end. The video highlights the differences in grip angles between the two popular pistols of the era and the experimental nature of firearm development.
This "From the Vault" video from Brownells features GunTech Steve Ostrem providing an overview of the iconic Colt Woodsman pistol. Ostrem highlights its origins from a John Browning design, its semi-automatic action, .22 caliber chambering, and its debut in 1915. The video touches upon its extended production run of over 50 years, its varied design iterations, and its consistent popularity among outdoorsmen. The enduring appeal of the Woodsman for its craftsmanship and historical significance is also emphasized, with an invitation for viewers to suggest future featured firearms.
This video delves into the Colt Camp Perry Model, a unique single-shot target pistol produced between the World Wars. It highlights the pistol's design, which mimics a revolver but lacks a cylinder, and its development for competitive shooters. The description details its limited production run (approximately 2500 units in .22LR), its exclusivity as a high-end target model compared to other Colt offerings like the Officer's Model and Woodsman, and variations in barrel length and design features implemented after 1933 to enhance performance. The video showcases a pre-production example shipped in 1920, emphasizing its historical significance for target shooting enthusiasts.
This video delves into the Walther Olympia, a German target pistol produced between the World Wars. Introduced in 1925 as a competitor to the Colt Woodsman, the Olympia was a .22 Long Rifle, semi-automatic pistol. The video showcases various iterations of the Olympia, including the original 1925 model, the improved 1936 version with optional barrel weights, and transitional experimental models. It highlights the pistol's design features, market positioning, and its evolution in response to customer desires and the post-WWI arms manufacturing restrictions on Walther.
