Videos tagged with Samuel Merrill

This review examines the White-Merrill Experimental Model 1911, a unique delayed blowback prototype that was never officially submitted for testing. Unlike the adopted Colt-Browning 1911, this design features a rotary hammer and a novel friction-based locking system. The pistol shares some aesthetic similarities with the earlier 1907 model but differs significantly in its internal mechanics and single-stack magazine configuration.

This expert guide details the White-Merrill Model 1907 pistol, a contender in the 1907 US military pistol trials. It covers the pistol's unique design, including its transparent grip window and one-handed charging lever, and its innovative tilting slide action. The guide also highlights the pistol's significant reliability issues encountered during trials, providing valuable insights into firearm development and historical military testing.