This video showcases rare USAF Aircrewman revolvers, specifically Colt and Smith & Wesson models developed in the 1950s for pilot survival kits. These ultra-lightweight pistols featured aluminum frames and cylinders, leading to durability issues like cracking and bulging over time, especially when fired with non-standard ammunition. Due to these problems, many were destroyed, making surviving examples exceptionally rare and valuable.
This video provides an expert overview of the Colt Police Positive Revolver from Brownells' 'From The Vault' series, presented by Steve Ostrem. It covers the revolver's history starting in 1907, its D-frame design, caliber limitations (.38 S&W vs. .38 Special), and the 'Positive' safety lock mechanism. The discussion also touches on its market value, accuracy, and the evolution into the Police Positive Special.
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