Just a close look at the internal parts of this classic John Browning design. Not all the parts are here, but it does have the one I need to repair another 1905 with a broken sear.
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11 Responses to “Colt’s Model 1905 .45 ACP Pistol Parts Gun”
@keysrus1 Yes, I did refer to the disconnector as a safety. I used that term because it is referenced on the original 1905 parts list as a “safety”. The 1905 does not have a safety. I am going to guess that Colt’s used that term because of the function of disabling the trigger until the slide was at full battery. When the 1911 is introduced the parts list calls it a disconnector. It was probably renamed to avoid confusion because of the Grip Safety and the Safety Lock.
Thanks for watching!
@TNPviewer The temptation to fire these is great, but unfortunatly they are not worth much if they are broken. 100+ years old and the replacement parts often times have to be made by hand. Many times a .45 might have cracks that are not visible to the naked eye. The 1902 Military Model (.38 acp) is more common and one is more likely to find a “shooter” but then you need the ammo, which is obsolete. If I ever get the chance to fire one, I will definately post the video. Thanks for watching!
@krazy45cat The reports from the US Army Pistol and Revolver trials stated that the recoil was uncomfortable for those who shot them. From that design, I would guess the lugs were a factor in the shock of the recoil being transfered to the hand.
Thanks for watching!
Do you have any of these old timers that are capable of firing, would love to see some of these old 1900 stretch there legs a bit and fire a few rounds, interesting methods of design back then
@keysrus1 Yes, I did refer to the disconnector as a safety. I used that term because it is referenced on the original 1905 parts list as a “safety”. The 1905 does not have a safety. I am going to guess that Colt’s used that term because of the function of disabling the trigger until the slide was at full battery. When the 1911 is introduced the parts list calls it a disconnector. It was probably renamed to avoid confusion because of the Grip Safety and the Safety Lock.
Thanks for watching!
Hello sir, did I hear you refer to this model’s disconnector as a safety? Very cool video.
Very interesting. Keep them coming!
GREAT video!
Looks like the 1905 model actually was comprised of fewer parts than the 1911,
but was harder to assemble/dissassemble.
You’re videos are making me want to look up more history of guns. Even getting interested in collecting some of these.
@TNPviewer The temptation to fire these is great, but unfortunatly they are not worth much if they are broken. 100+ years old and the replacement parts often times have to be made by hand. Many times a .45 might have cracks that are not visible to the naked eye. The 1902 Military Model (.38 acp) is more common and one is more likely to find a “shooter” but then you need the ammo, which is obsolete. If I ever get the chance to fire one, I will definately post the video. Thanks for watching!
@krazy45cat The reports from the US Army Pistol and Revolver trials stated that the recoil was uncomfortable for those who shot them. From that design, I would guess the lugs were a factor in the shock of the recoil being transfered to the hand.
Thanks for watching!
Do you have any of these old timers that are capable of firing, would love to see some of these old 1900 stretch there legs a bit and fire a few rounds, interesting methods of design back then
thanks agin for the vids the 1900’s-1910’s have been a source of intrigue for me since I first saw them in books as a child
A first for me . Those frame lugs are pretty massive . Kicked like a mule I’m guessing ?
thank you for sharing ur depth of knowlege on these historic firearms, you do an amazing job, cheers stay safe MrC45apc