Videos tagged with Arthur Savage

This video explores the history and technical innovations of the Savage Arms Model 99 lever-action rifle. It highlights Arthur Savage's genius in design and business, focusing on the rifle's unique rotary top-loading magazine, which allowed for the safe use of spitzer bullets and versatility in rechambering. The discussion also covers its distinction as the first hammerless lever-action rifle and its initial chambering in .303 Savage.

This comprehensive review delves into the iconic Savage Model 99 lever-action rifle, highlighting its innovative rotary magazine, advanced features for its era, and historical significance. The video provides insights into Arthur Savage's entrepreneurial spirit and the rifle's evolution, making it a valuable resource for firearm enthusiasts and collectors interested in classic American firearms.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Winchester 220 Swift cartridge, tracing its development from early 20th-century cartridge innovation to its introduction by Winchester in 1935. It highlights the cartridge's extreme velocity, historical context alongside cartridges like the 22 High Power and 250 Savage, and its eventual decline due to barrel erosion issues, later addressed with stainless steel barrels. The presenter also showcases a Ruger No. 1 rifle chambered in 220 Swift, discussing its features and the cartridge's performance characteristics.