Videos tagged with Pocket Hammerless

This YouTube video showcases a Colt Model 1908 Pocket Hammerless firearm with a notable provenance, belonging to Admiral Robert Speck. The video focuses on presenting this specific historical firearm, highlighting its connection to a distinguished individual. It also includes promotional links to the channel's Patreon for early access and raffles, their "Flak & Fubar" podcast, and their Instagram page. The content appears to be an archival presentation of a unique firearm.

The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, or Model M, saw significant US military adoption during WWII, particularly by intelligence and special operations units like the OSS. While initial military interest was low, the need for compact sidearms led to procurement of over 17,000 .32 ACP and 3,000 .380 ACP pistols. Late-war production saw cost-saving changes like Parkerized finishes and updated sights and slide serrations.

This video from the Royal Armouries features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson discussing a specially modified Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless Model pistol. Originally manufactured in 1941, this particular firearm was used by spies during World War II, earning it the nickname 'the remote control Colt.' The video delves into the historical context and unique features of this rare piece of espionage equipment, offering insights into its role in wartime operations. The Royal Armouries provides links to their online collections, support options, and membership details.

This video offers a detailed look at the Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless in .32 ACP. Hickok45 highlights its historical significance, mentioning its association with figures like John Dillinger. The review covers its operation, noting the slide doesn't lock back, and demonstrates its low recoil and ease of shooting, even without precise aiming at close range.

This review details Colt's rare post-war 'New Model M' prototype, a modernized successor to the 1903/1908 Pocket Hammerless pistols. It highlights design changes like a 1911-style magazine release and safety, and discusses the challenges Colt faced in resuming production after WWII. The prototype, marked 'GX 2501-1', never reached mass production, representing a unique piece of Colt's experimental history.

The Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless, designed by John Browning, is a classic .32 ACP pistol known for its iconic 'melted' design ideal for concealed carry. Despite its age, it remains reliable and is compared favorably to modern subcompacts in terms of concealability due to its thin profile. The Type 3 variant lacks a magazine disconnect safety and features a unique field stripping method.

This video details a rare Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless modified for the Shanghai Municipal Police (SMP), a force led by William Fairbairn. The pistol features unique modifications like a set screw to disable the safety and a barrel pressure spring, reflecting Fairbairn's extensive combat experience and tactical innovations. These changes aimed to improve reliability and combat effectiveness in a challenging environment.

This video features Larry Potterfield, Founder and CEO of MidwayUSA, examining the Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket pistol. He highlights its status as potentially the smallest firearm ever produced by Colt and its popularity for personal defense. The video focuses on this historical and compact handgun, chambered in .25 ACP.