Savage Prototype Longslide .380

Published on May 26, 2016
Duration: 4:39

This video examines a rare, factory-experimental Savage Model 1907 pocket pistol in .380 ACP, notable for its extended barrel, unique magazine release, and a slide release mechanism similar to the Savage Model 1911 .45 ACP. The presenter highlights its potential as a European-style service pistol due to its ergonomics and capacity, while noting its rarity with only a few known examples.

Quick Summary

This rare factory-experimental Savage Model 1907 prototype in .380 ACP features a notably extended barrel, a unique pinky-finger operated magazine release, and a slide release mechanism identical to the Savage Model 1911. These features, along with its potential as a service pistol, make it a significant historical firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction to Savage Prototype Longslide .380
  2. 00:24Comparison with Standard Savage Model 1907
  3. 00:36Unusual Magazine Release
  4. 00:47Lanyard Ring Feature
  5. 01:10Non-Standard Slide Release Explained
  6. 01:41Slide Release Comparison to Model 1911
  7. 02:01Rarity of Long Barreled Savages
  8. 02:28Ergonomics and Service Pistol Potential
  9. 03:08Benefits of Extended Barrel
  10. 03:14Sight Picture and Safety
  11. 03:27Potential for Police/Military Contracts
  12. 03:44Production Numbers and Rarity
  13. 03:46Frame Markings and Caliber
  14. 04:16Conclusion: A Unique Savage Experimental

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Savage prototype longslide .380 pistol unusual?

This Savage prototype is unusual due to its significantly extended barrel, a unique 1915/1917 style pinky-finger operated magazine release, and a non-standard slide release mechanism that functions as a hold-open device, similar to the Savage Model 1911.

What is the significance of the slide release on the Savage prototype longslide?

The slide release on this prototype is notable because standard Savage 1907 pistols typically lacked hold-open devices. This specific release mechanism is identical to the one used on the very rare Savage Model 1911 .45 caliber pistol.

Why is the lanyard ring on this Savage prototype considered rare?

The lanyard ring is rarely found on commercial Savage 1907 pistols. It was typically only included on specific contracts for Portuguese military 1907 models, making its presence on this commercial or experimental variant quite uncommon.

Could the Savage prototype longslide have been a successful service pistol?

The presenter suggests it had potential as a European-style service pistol, comparable to the Browning Model 1907. Its comfortable handling, practical design, extended sight radius, and good magazine capacity (.380 ACP, 8+1 or 9+1) supported this idea.

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