Videos tagged with Colt Model 1917

This video from Legacy Collectibles explores a range of historical Colt firearms, including a Single Action Army with Wells Fargo provenance, a Detective Special issued to the OSS, and various Model 1903 and 1908 pocket pistols. The presenter, Tom, demonstrates deep knowledge of firearm history, alterations, and documentation, highlighting the importance of factory letters for verifying rare configurations and collectible value.

This YouTube Short features a WWI Colt Model 1917 Revolver that is described as looking brand new. The title and description also include several other unrelated firearm brands and general gun terms.

This "Sunday Shoot a Round" video features YouTuber Hickok45 engaging in conversation while shooting two distinct firearms: the Ruger LCP MAX in .380 ACP and the Colt Model 1917 chambered in .45 ACP. The description highlights the informal nature of "yakking in the woods" and promotes Hickok45's other YouTube channels and Patreon page. It also lists several sponsors and directs viewers to an FAQ playlist for common questions. The video emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, clarifying that the channel does not sell or modify firearms and advises against replicating any actions shown.

This review of the Colt New Service revolver, specifically a Royal Northwest Mounted Police (RNWMP) issue in .45 Colt, highlights its historical significance and practical performance. The video details the transition from .455 Eley to .45 Colt for the RNWMP in 1919, emphasizing the superiority of the latter. It also touches on the common characteristics of police trade-in firearms, noting their potential cosmetic wear but reliable mechanical condition.

This episode of American Rifleman TV previews the SIG Sauer P Series pistols, detailing their history and adoption by various agencies, including U.S. SOCOM. The "Rifleman Review" segment features a hands-on look at the Colt King Cobra Target revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. Additionally, the "I Have This Old Gun" segment revisits the Colt U.S. Model of 1917 revolver, a historic firearm used in World War I and chambered in .45 ACP. The video directs viewers to the American Rifleman website for full episodes and provides broadcast times for new episodes on the Outdoor Channel.

This review of the Colt Model 1917 Army Revolver highlights its historical significance as a WWI/WWII sidearm chambered in .45 ACP. The video demonstrates its surprising accuracy despite its age and discusses the necessity of moon clips for proper extraction of rimless cartridges. It also touches on historical context, comparisons to other Colt models, and practical aspects like grip fit.