Videos tagged with Colt Army Special

This video delves into the mystery of James Bond's 'long-barrel .45' car gun, analyzing Ian Fleming's literary descriptions against actual firearm capabilities. Candidates like the Colt Army Special, Single Action Army, and M1911 are examined. The 'safety catch' detail strongly suggests the M1911 was Fleming's intended, albeit perhaps anachronistic, choice for Bond.

This video announces the preorder availability of "Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns of James Bond," a comprehensive book analyzing the firearms used by 007 in films and novels. It delves into the design and impact of these iconic weapons, including real-world applications by military and intelligence personnel. Notable firearms covered include the Walther PPK, Beretta .25, Colt Army Special, ASP, Walther WA2000, Golden Gun, Heckler & Koch P7, Walther P99, SVD Dragunov, and MBA Gyrojet. The book combines historical research with interviews and high-quality photography.

This video from CandRsenal explores a selection of revolvers from the Great War, highlighting both exemplary and disappointing examples. It delves into various models, offering insights into their design, performance, and historical context. The description provides links to specific revolver reviews featured in the video, as well as support options for the channel and featured sponsors like Ballistol USA.

This review covers the Colt Army Special, a Greek contract revolver chambered in .38 Special. Despite a worn exterior, the firearm exhibits tight timing and a surprisingly smooth, light trigger pull described as 'light like glass'. Key specifications include a 9.8-inch overall length and a 2 lb weight, with a capacity of six rounds. The review highlights its manageable recoil and functional sights, concluding that it performed well during testing.

This documentary delves into the Colt Army Special revolver and its Spanish copies, highlighting their mechanical evolution and WWI service. Key insights include Colt's clockwise cylinder rotation for improved accuracy and the introduction of the Positive Lock safety. The video also details the Greek military's adoption of the Colt Army Special and contrasts it with the Spanish Model 92, noting differences in ergonomics and performance during live-fire testing.