Videos tagged with Iver Johnson Safety Automatic

This video explores seven ultra-compact revolvers that push the limits of size reduction while maintaining functionality. It highlights historical breakthroughs like the Smith & Wesson Model 1 and Colt New Line, alongside modern examples such as the North American Arms Mini Revolver in .22 Magnum, emphasizing their roles as reliable backup or last-ditch defensive tools.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Iver Johnson Safety Automatic revolvers, focusing on the 32 caliber, five-shot, small-frame models. Firearms Curator Lisa Traynor details the inventor Iver Johnson's background, the unique 'safety automatic' mechanism which prevents accidental discharge via a bar ignition system, and the historical context of these revolvers as affordable personal defense tools. The presentation highlights their role in personal protection and even their connection to significant historical events, such as the assassination of President McKinley.