This video explores the historical significance of the Savage 1915 pistol, highlighting its status as a striker-fired, double-stack firearm that predates the Glock by 70 years. It details the pistol's lineage as a variant of the Savage 1907, which competed against the Colt 1911 for military trials. Although the Savage lost the contract due to reliability issues in the torture test, it was later adapted for military and civilian use. The 1915 model is noted as the rarest variant, produced for only two years before being redesigned as the 1917. The content emphasizes the firearm's unique place in early 20th-century firearm development.
This video provides a general overview of Savage automatic pistols, focusing on the Model 1907, 1915, and 1917. It delves into the development timeline, explores the differences between these models, and discusses their .32 and .380 caliber offerings. The content also touches upon Savage's advertising and the basic disassembly process, clarifying design features like the absence of external hammers and variations in frame shapes.
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