Savage 1907 Field Strip

Published on March 18, 2016
Duration: 2:39

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the Savage Model 1907 pistol. It covers the steps for safely disassembling the firearm, including removing the slide, striker hammer assembly, and barrel. The video highlights the pistol's historical significance and unique design features.

Quick Summary

The Savage Model 1907 is historically significant for featuring what is considered the first single-feed, double-stack pistol magazine. It was available in .380 ACP (9 rounds) and .32 ACP (10 rounds) and can be field stripped by disengaging the pseudo hammer and removing the slide and barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Savage Model 1907
  2. 00:10Historical Significance & Design
  3. 00:24Pseudo Hammer Explained
  4. 00:31First Double Stack Magazine
  5. 00:41Calibers and Capacity
  6. 00:51Field Strip - Magazine Release
  7. 01:00Checking the Chamber
  8. 01:13Field Strip - Safety Engagement
  9. 01:23Field Strip - Pseudo Hammer Removal
  10. 01:49Field Strip - Slide and Barrel Removal
  11. 01:56Field Strip Complete
  12. 02:00Caliber Variants and Trials Pistol
  13. 02:12Recommendation and Modern Carry
  14. 02:27Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Savage Model 1907 historically significant?

The Savage Model 1907 is historically significant because it is credited with featuring the first single-feed, double-stack pistol magazine, a design element that later became common in many modern handguns.

How do you field strip a Savage Model 1907 pistol?

To field strip a Savage Model 1907, first ensure it's unloaded. Pull the slide back, push the safety up, pull the pseudo hammer to the rear, rotate and remove the striker hammer assembly, then let the slide forward and remove the barrel.

What calibers were the Savage Model 1907 available in?

The Savage Model 1907 was available in .380 ACP, which typically holds nine rounds, and .32 ACP, which typically holds ten rounds.

What is the magazine release mechanism on the Savage Model 1907?

The magazine release on the Savage Model 1907 is located at the front of the grip, near the bottom. Pushing this release allows the magazine to drop free.

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