Savage Automatic Pistols: Overview

This guide details the disassembly of the Savage Model 1907 in .45 ACP, focusing on its unique rotating barrel mechanism and striker-fired system. The video highlights the pistol's historical significance as a contender in the 1907 US military trials. Expert analysis from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides insights into its mechanical operation and historical context.

This analysis of the Savage Model 1907, led by firearms expert Ian McCollum, delves into its unique rotating barrel delayed blowback system. Using high-speed photography at 7500 frames per second, the video empirically demonstrates how the barrel rotates approximately 5 degrees during the slide's rearward travel. This mechanism, designed by Elbert Searle, allowed for a lighter slide compared to traditional locked-breech designs and was intended to circumvent existing patents. The analysis confirms it is a delayed blowback, not a locked breech system.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping procedure for the Savage Model 1907 pistol, as demonstrated by C&Rsenal. The process involves locking the slide, depressing a cocking lever, rotating the breech block, and then removing the slide and barrel assembly. The video highlights this as a key feature of the design, emphasizing its ease of maintenance.

This guide details the disassembly of the Savage .45 ACP pistol, a competitor in early U.S. military trials. The process involves locking the slide, rotating a specific assembly, and then sliding the barrel and slide off the frame. The video highlights the unique rotating barrel, locked-breech system designed by Edward Searle.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.