Videos tagged with Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless

This video from 1911 Syndicate explores 'cool' firearms available for under $1,000, challenging the notion that affordability negates desirability. Hosts with high authority and deep historical knowledge highlight iconic models from Smith & Wesson, Colt, and Beretta, alongside popular reproductions and cult classics. They emphasize value, historical significance, and unique appeal, offering insights into the secondary market and collector trends.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless, a compact .25 ACP pistol designed by John Moses Browning. Garand Thumb (Mike Jones), a recognized firearms expert, details its history, design, and performance in self-defense scenarios. The review covers its diminutive size, challenging ergonomics for modern shooters, accuracy limitations at distance, and surprising ballistic performance for its caliber, highlighting its reliability and historical significance.

This video details a Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless pistol issued to Admiral Robert Speck during World War II. It highlights the differences between the 1908 and 1903 models, their calibers, and their rarity, particularly when documented for US Navy or OSS issue. The presentation also touches on the historical context of the firearm's owner and its provenance.

This guide details the specific modifications made to a Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless for the Shanghai Municipal Police, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers unique markings, the addition of a lanyard loop, a set screw for the safety, a barrel pressure spring, and magazine alterations for enhanced reliability and tactical carry, reflecting the innovative approach of William Fairbairn.