This video features a Point of View (POV) firing demonstration of the Colt M1892 Navy and Army revolver. The description highlights its historical significance as the first general-issue double-action revolver with a swing-out cylinder adopted by the U.S. military. It details the chambering in .38 Long Colt and the subsequent variations developed for the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, including the Models 1892, 1894, 1896, 1901, 1903, 1895, and 1905.
This video delves into the history and development of the Colt 1907 Trials Pistol, a crucial iteration leading to the iconic M1911. It highlights the pistol's origins from John Browning's Model 1900 and its evolution through the Model 1905. The 1907 model, chosen for US Army field trials, incorporated a grip safety at military request and underwent several years of testing and refinement, including improvements to sear durability and ejection port widening. The description also touches upon Browning's subsequent work on a single-pivot locking system, leading to the Model 1909, showcasing the iterative design process that shaped one of America's most famous handguns.
This GunTec presentation by Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, provides a detailed examination of the Smith & Wesson Model 1905 Military & Police 4th Change revolver. The video delves into the historical significance of this K-frame revolver, highlighting its origins at the turn of the century and its continuous production history. Key features discussed include its exposed hammer, six-shot fluted cylinder, six-inch barrel, and chambering for the .38 Special cartridge. The content emphasizes the revolver's enduring legacy as a standard in double-action designs.
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