Videos tagged with Factory Experimental

This video details the transitional period between the Bergmann No. 1 and No. 2 pistols, focusing on design changes around 1895-1896. Key modifications included eliminating the open bolt slot found on the No. 1 to prevent dirt ingress and malfunctions, and experimenting with different receiver frame and bolt designs. The presence of a distinctive thumb-shaped magazine opening latch is identified as a characteristic of these early transitional models.

This video examines a rare, factory-experimental Savage Model 1907 pocket pistol in .380 ACP, notable for its extended barrel, unique magazine release, and a slide release mechanism similar to the Savage Model 1911 .45 ACP. The presenter highlights its potential as a European-style service pistol due to its ergonomics and capacity, while noting its rarity with only a few known examples.