Videos tagged with Colt 1908 Hammerless

This video showcases a collection of unique and historically significant firearms, including a Sauer 38H vet bring-back, an engraved Mauser HSc, a Mauser C96 and Bolo set, an engraved Colt Hammerless trio, an early Colt 1911, a rare Luger 1902 Cartridge Counter, and a boxed Walther PPK Police Issue. The presenter, Tom Whiteman, demonstrates expert knowledge of these pieces, highlighting their historical context, unique features, and collectible value. The video also includes a brief demonstration of cleaning light surface rust from a Colt 1911 slide using steel wool and gun oil, emphasizing proper preservation techniques.

This video from Brownells explores the historical Colt 1903 and 1908 Pocket Models, comparing them to the iconic Colt 1911. Gunsmiths Keith and Steve from Rock Island Auction Company showcase various examples, detailing differences in calibers (.32 ACP, .38 Automatic, .380 ACP) and design variations like barrel length and slide contours. The discussion highlights their early use as compact concealed-carry pistols, including those that were U.S. government property and the rare Japanese M1903 variants, emphasizing their appeal to collectors.