Videos tagged with Savage 1907

This video explores the historical significance of the Savage 1915 pistol, highlighting its status as a striker-fired, double-stack firearm that predates the Glock by 70 years. It details the pistol's lineage as a variant of the Savage 1907, which competed against the Colt 1911 for military trials. Although the Savage lost the contract due to reliability issues in the torture test, it was later adapted for military and civilian use. The 1915 model is noted as the rarest variant, produced for only two years before being redesigned as the 1917. The content emphasizes the firearm's unique place in early 20th-century firearm development.

This video features a Savage Model 1915 pistol being used in a monthly BUG (Back Up Gun) match. The description highlights the history of the Savage Model 1907 and its successor, the 1915, emphasizing their intended use as simple, effective pocket pistols for personal protection and home defense. The presenter aims to test historical claims about the pistol's performance, referencing personalities like Buffalo Bill Cody and Sheriff Bat Masterson who endorsed the earlier model. The video also links to other content on Savage pistol development and Savage .45 pistols, suggesting a broader historical firearms focus.

This video clip focuses on Savage's "Locked" Blowback System, offering a quick review of facts or factoids derived from more in-depth episodes. It directs viewers to support the creator via Patreon or SubscribeStar, and to purchase merchandise from their shop. A link to a full-length episode on the French Savage 1907 Pistol is also provided, along with contact information.

This video takes viewers into the vault of Rock Island Auction Company, featuring a historical look at two significant pistols from the early 20th century: the Colt Model 1905 and the Savage 1907. Hosted by Brownells Gun Techs Steve Ostrem and Keith, the segment highlights these firearms' roles in the 1907 U.S. Army trials that ultimately led to the adoption of the M1911. The Colt 1905 is presented as an early iteration of the classic 1911 design, while two Savage 1907 pistols in .45 ACP are showcased, including a restored example and one with original patina, contrasting with the more common commercial .32 ACP models. The comparison implicitly favors the Colt's eventual success in Army adoption.

This expert review of the Savage 1907 .32 ACP pistol highlights its advanced features for its era, including a delayed blowback action, 10-round double-stacked magazine, and a low bore axis for recoil management. The instructor praises its smooth trigger pull and compact design, deeming it a reliable 'diamond in the rough' worthy of high trust. The review emphasizes practical aspects like the chamber indicator and sights, offering a comprehensive look at this historical firearm.

The Savage 1907 is a notable vintage semi-automatic pistol, distinguished by its delayed blowback rotating barrel system and high capacity for its era. It offered 10 rounds of .32 ACP or 9 rounds of .380 ACP, significantly more than contemporary single-stack designs. The firearm features a screwless construction with snap-on grips and a unique magazine toe release. Despite a minor malfunction, its historical reliability and accuracy were confirmed during range testing.

This video, extracted from a WWI Primer series, provides a detailed explanation of how the Savage 1907 pistol functions. It highlights its key operating mechanisms, including its single-action trigger, strike-fired action with a false hammer, and double-stack magazine capacity. The content is presented in a way that educates viewers on the internal workings of this historical firearm.

This review highlights five classic carry pistols produced before or around the 1920s, focusing on their historical significance, design innovations, and suitability for concealed carry. The FN Model 1900 pioneered the slide, the Colt 1903 offered a snag-free design, the Savage 1907 featured a double-stack magazine, the Mauser 1914 was known for its safety and ergonomics, and the Walther PP remains iconic with its decocker. These pistols represent key advancements in self-loading handgun technology.

This review of the extremely rare Savage .25ACP Automatic Pistol highlights its unique features and historical context. As one of only about 40 produced, it showcases early Savage design elements like wide slide serrations and a specific serial numbering system. The pistol functions via straight blowback and striker-fired mechanisms, differing from the standard Savage 1907. Its rarity contributes to a high market value, potentially rivaling that of more common Savage trials pistols. Disassembly is noted as complex and undocumented.

This video provides a field stripping guide for the historic Savage 1907 semi-automatic pistol. The description highlights the pistol's significance as an early and innovative handgun, noting its use for personal protection and its service with France during World War I. It also touches on Savage's rise to prominence with this model. The video thanks Ventura Munitions for their support and encourages viewers to check out the TFBTV Patreon page.

This video details the history and mechanics of Savage's .45 ACP pistols, which competed in the 1907 U.S. military trials against Colt and Luger. It covers design variations like the Model 1907, 1910, and 1911, highlighting their rotating barrel locked-breech system and safeties. The content includes a comprehensive field strip and reassembly guide, explaining the internal locking mechanism.

This review covers the Savage 1907, 1915, and 1917 automatic pistols, detailing their historical context, design evolution, and mechanical features. The 1907, the most common variant, offered high capacity for its time in .32 and .380 ACP. The 1915 was a hammerless variant, while the 1917 featured an exposed hammer and improved ergonomics. The video highlights their unique rotating barrel mechanism and marketing strategies.