Small Arms of WWI Primer 057: Belgian Contract Colt 1903

[@thinman8621]

Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless -- still drawing a crowd at the range in 2021. John Browning for sure got this one right.

[@TheRealDerekL]

Yes he most definitely did! They are wonderful! Sorry not trying to be a pest but one correction in your comment, 1903 is not "hammerless". A common misconception. The hammer is concealed in the stock under the slide.

[@Rileysworld727]

@@TheRealDerekL 6:40 Colt called it the 1903 Pocket Hammerless to distinguish it from the 1903 Pocket Hammer which had an external hammer.

[@TheRealDerekL]

@@Rileysworld727 right, that is what I said, I watched it thanks, but didn't need to, already knew it ;)

[@TheRealDerekL]

@@Rileysworld727 it's a bad name for it, just call it a pocket pistol

[@TheRealDerekL]

@@Rileysworld727it's not hammerless and was always a confusing inaccurate description, when I was a kid I first learned about this type of weapon, I was told to refer to it as pocket pistol because only a noob who knows nothing about weapons would use that description. Colt never called it hammerless, that's not their description, it's a layman's term for the weapon is the point.

[@jessebraughler8594]

I really want a montage of every time Othias has said 'war were declared' along with the little video quips afterwards.

[@SgtKOnyx]

I legit only want the last clip

[@johnduchesneau8685]

You should do a series on the life of John Browning. Othias would narrate and Ian would play JB. Mae would play the fairy who gives Browning his innovative ideas. It would be great!

[@AdamSticksNTricks]

Golden idea

[@AllisChalmersMN]

My grandpa had one of these hidden in his nightstand at the cabin. He passed away in 2009. My wife found it over Labor Day weekend 2022. Nobody in the family knows about it. I looked up the serial number, it was manufactured in 1916!!! Very cool find. I’ll never know the story behind it tho.

[@atratus-r7c]

It costs a few bucks, but you can get historical letters from colt that indicate where it was shipped to.

[@Mildcat743]

>Gets home after a long day >Sees nee C&Rsenal video >Click like >Listen to Othais' lovely voice as i drift to sleep

[@Gunsbeerfreedom87]

Lucas Hagg You're in for some interesting dreams... trust me.

[@Mildcat743]

Gunsbeerfreedom87 Dreams of trips to the range and fondling World War I weapons, beautiful.

[@ztbmarine]

I love this so much, the attention to history, and the flavor added by Othais and Mae make this such a great show to watch. I wish this could get the recognition it deserves. Keep up the great work!

[@Candrsenal]

I mean, you're here.

[@JohnnyDogs1978]

C&Rsenal I agree with Zachary, why you don't have 500k subs is a mystery. Love your vids, from a fat Australian.

[@thurin84]

theyve got good chemistry

[@EldarKinSlayer]

As a civilian contract truck driver, my Grand Father carried a 1903 into Mexico with Pershing. As a private in the Big Red One he went to France and carried that same 1903 driving trucks to the front line. He also carried on his belt as a Military Governor in Czechoslovakia post war.

[@masenmiller3269]

C&N arsenal i think its been a year since I've subscribed. A bench watch all your episodes. I love what your doing keep up the good work guys

[@Candrsenal]

Glad to hear you're enjoying it!

[@dirkbonesteel]

Cowboy Captains riding out to sea on their manatee would really like this gun

[@TractionEra]

Thank you, Mae, that ending is the best thing to come out of this show so far.

[@grumpyoldfart1945]

Thanks for an excellent and well made video. I will be looking for more, especially on the 1908 .380 series.

[@lovotcore6946]

the bit at the end made my night! Never change Mae.

[@criticalcontainment]

I have had a long day, i"m very happy this came out today.

[@Candrsenal]

werd

[@3ducs]

I'll be getting a Colt 1903 from a friend in a few days, this is a great tutorial. All C&Rsenal vids are great tutorials. Don't know how much it helps but I now let the ads play through, I hope you get some revenue from them.

[@ChiTownTx]

I love this gun! After getting to fire one years ago I actually bit the bullet and purchased one of the remakes Colt put out a couple of years ago. Seriously I don't know what it is but the gun is just very fun to shoot. I end up using this at the range more than my other pistols. If you ever get the chance to shoot one I highly recommend giving it a try. It's just a fun little shooter.

[@anthonybrennan4416]

I have the .380 version. I'm a Terrible shot but despite the tiny teeny sights i can hit stuff

[@ZGryphon]

As a Type III 1903 owner myself, I appreciate Mae's remarks about the proportions. The FN 1900 and 1903 both look to me like the weird target-shooting long-slide versions of properly proportioned guns that never got made. :)

[@mofal1703]

thanks Paul you really came through for us all

[@philrarich9504]

I owned a 3rd version from the late 30s early 40s in .32. I loved it. Carried it a lot. Very reliable and no over penetration. I miss it :-( was my first handgun.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

Mae has reached a new level of snarkiness and it's wonderful.

[@tamlandipper29]

Hello 2018. This is 2022. You ain't seen nothing yet.

[@festerallday]

The animations are getting pretty sweet.

[@maewinchester2030]

festerallday Bruno doing his thing like a boss.

[@alancarr3381]

Second time through the series and I swear it took some of my thumbs up’s away..

[@paladin50554]

This needs to be added to the Primer playlist.

[@BarrettRodriguez]

I have one of those. It was my great-grandfather's carry gun when he wasn't on duty. Sadly, it got pitted when handed down from generation to generation. There is a Colt partner in Montana that restores Colts and other guns. They do a magnificent job and also sell guns. The store is called The Custom Shop and they have a show called the Gunfather on KZbin. I'm not affiliated with them but as someone who is picky about my guns, I can tell you they are awesome and easy to work with. Devin Coleman is the one who has helped me with a purchase and my restoration project.

[@MilsurpMikeChannel]

Great episode. I will probably watch this one again the next time I need to clean my 1903 (Type I with a 40K serial number range). I do remember it being finicky on the field strip.

[@deepbludreams]

Yet again, excellent

[@VinnyS9143101982]

All caught up & I can watch them as they upload

[@Candrsenal]

so slowly

[@VinnyS9143101982]

I got the Vaseline ready or the 1911 review

[@davidbock8282]

My 1909 vintage Colt Pocket Hammerless Type II and I enjoyed this video together.

[@rainbow2710]

Hi, another great, informative episode. I'm on the lookout for a 1903 for my collection of 32acp pistols.

[@SoMDHarleyRider]

I'm loving the "take outs" at the end! Great stuff!

[@willynthepoorboys2]

Loved the add on at the end.

[@davidschneid4]

Blowback throwback!

[@cancandan7616]

6am in germany,im warching all your videos since 9pm

[@Candrsenal]

dang yo.

[@siestatime4638]

"... it was hecka sweet". I love it!

[@Mr.T711]

I really want one! Thanks for sharing.

[@stevebrown1343]

Believe it or not, this was the first pistol I ever shot! I inherited one and still love it!mine has pearl handles and has a story related to the gangsters of the 30's and the purple gang. Great history lesson!

[@gpclipner]

Really enjoyed this episode. I have my grandfather's type 3 '03 fun little gun . I have it loaded with quality hollow points for my recoil shy sister. She love it. I'd post a pic if this system allowed.

[@glasschalkllc.6398]

My FatherinLaw was issued this gun by the Pentagon when he worked there back in 40s? He left it to me when he died. I don't think my 1903 has ever been fired. UNBELIEVABLY BEAUTIFUL work!!

[@MCG55555]

Just got out of surgery. Great video to come back to.

[@paulwhite959]

my real introduction to this channel was while I was in the ER after I had a bad fall. In between X-rays and drugs and doctors, I somehow stumbled on this. I was kind of incapacitated for most of 3-4 days and I binged a *ton* of videos off this channel

[@Candrsenal]

Are we happy about this?

[@Candrsenal]

Dang.

[@MCG55555]

I hope you're happy, it's a good channel!

[@ceooflovingthehomies9294]

The blooper was great! We need more bloopers! XD

[@zoggy2]

Another great show!

[@PLAYINGAROUND]

I was heart broken for a few min's, but then Mae really does like pies! Phew! Great stuff as usual folks.

[@birage9885]

I have one of these 32s, and it does feel nice in the hands, nice and slim and good for someone with small hands.

[@anderseriksson6926]

I've never seen an emotionally charged meat pie-related outburst like that before.. A memorable C&Rsenal moment!

[@KungFuHonky]

Very cool you did an animation. I think it's the only one on the net.

[@paulwhite959]

that's a pocket pistol? My LC9s seems so tiny! You've become my favorite gun channel (even better than InRange!). Thanks for the awesomeness.

[@Candrsenal]

Don't tell Karl.

[@mm06360]

LC9? Try the LCP for tiny.

[@therideneverends1697]

I mean the colt vest pocket hammerless is microscoptic

[@jims9249]

That ending was priceless!

[@TomisaburoRMizugawa]

For some strange reason I can't seem to find an episode on the 1911 ...

[@carlbirtles4518]

Probably hard to find a Colt M1911 used in WW1.

[@LukeBunyip]

1:27 Now just wait up! Some of us are lazy AND have terrible memories.

[@SgtKOnyx]

Screw you, I

[@AfrikaKorp42]

The museum I interned at had 3 of these from Vietnam

[@therideneverends1697]

Yeah the US kept them in inventory for quite a long time, I think even into the 90s, they stored them in these cool waxed cardboard boxes to

[@Jarastlad]

Again, great video, I've learnt once more so much about weapons, and in a way, about my own country that is not only made of beer, chocolate and waffles !

[@FiveStringCommando]

"I forgot about MEAT PIES!!!" LOL

[@planescaped]

Really can't beat good steak and kidney pie.

[@wrenchinator9715]

I'm glad they addressed the trigger in this compared to the FN 1903, both how it worked differently and how it handled. I've been trying to convince myself not to get a FN 1903 since they're cheaper than Colt 1903/08s right now, and the fact the trigger is markedly better is the turning point I think.

[@hockeytownluv2012]

Awesome keep em coming

[@LukeBunyip]

32:07 Thank you so much for that clarification. When I first heard this, I thought that Mae was making some HP Lovecraftian reference to Dagon.

[@Paul_Whaley]

Othais, you are the biggest tease, having those rifles on the rack is killing me.

[@leef8433]

Thanks for the video because I was thinking of making a nerf 3d printed.

[@jtsnowman66]

I spat out coca cola when you said "reading rainbow"... LOL... Othais your sense of humour is deadly

[@Supermunch2000]

I love this channel.

[@154Kilroy]

I never noticed that RSC-1917 in the background. I'm rewatching old videos. And now that I see that, I wonder where the video is on it😮 the new found suspense is killer

[@McNubbys]

I enjoyed the episode as always...but Mae...how could you forget pot pies...that truly saddened me lolXD

[@michaelbagley497]

For a .32acp crown I recommend a mix of spent .32 casings in a crown of coat hangers b/c your vest can be your holster.

[@borkwoof696]

You guys somehow managed to make .32s interesting.

[@SgtKOnyx]

32 channel

[@BNRmatt]

The post credits scene was a riot.

[@hoosierplowboy5299]

My Grandfqther and my Dad each carried a 1903 in .32ACP in Chicago back in the day. One was a first model; the other a third model. Both still in the family, NRA very good to Excellent condition.

[@Gronicle1]

Yeah, they are fun to shoot. Mine came from my grandfather and looks to be a type 3. It carries really well and saved my ass in 1977 during a robbery.

[@leemiller4375]

May is a good comedian. Love the sweater joke.

[@556suppressor]

You can buy the 1903 .32 ACP used from the low $400's to $1300 in really nice condition. A really fun pistol to shoot and collect.

[@ElCineHefe]

I've got the Colt 1908 in 380ACP. It does fit in my front jeans pocket and doesn't snag, living up to its name. It's flat, 3/4" except for the grip panels. It's a petite little thing. My only complaint is the Browning magazine heel release is very inferior to the Makarov heel release.

[@jimvandemoter6961]

This is another great example of how Browning was so far ahed of everybody. That gun looks almost as modern as anything I've seen in my local dealer.

[@antona.4572]

Question: does Colt M1903 Hammerless have a cocking indicator of some kind? How do you tell if this gun is cocked and ready to fire if the hammer is concealed and you can't see it?

[@raymondgill9796]

Love the episode. Could you take thirty seconds one episode and explain Why war were declared please?

[@neilhillis9858]

Raymond Gill That were discussed elsewhere. Look up "the great war" youtube channel.

[@raymondgill9796]

Got it Baldrick says "War were declared because a bloke called Archie Duke shot an ostrich because he was hungry" which explains a lot.

[@MarkGarth]

Excellent video, as ever. Othais wrangler and pies :-)

[@Perforator2000]

I love the Salad Fingers music during the animation.

[@Reepicheep-1]

7:35 Yay Reading Rainbow reference!

[@Yorgar]

The post credit has me think of Mae dressing up as Mrs. Lovett from "Sweeney Todd" for Halloween.

[@dennisdenuto]

You should come to Australia. The meat pie is a national dish!

[@maewinchester2030]

dennis gorring Z keeps telling me to come down but y'all have those spiders that attack birds, no thank you.

[@dennisdenuto]

and it's almost Magpie season. look it up, they are our attack birds!

[@johnyricco1220]

Are you doing an episode on the Madsen light machine gun like your Lewis gun video?

[@이동연-c6d]

One of my favorite pistol.

[@trevorparnell3735]

Love the back wall, RSC, 1895 win, mosin. Love it

[@cmdredstrakerofshado1159]

🤣🤣22:30 Mae almost looks life like 🤣🤣I kid I kid already!

[@calvinplumley4394]

The x-ray man! Show me the x-ray! ( Written while sitting in front of a loose pile of parts that was a 1908 realizing I should not have pushed that pin)

[@aries_9130]

Great episode guys! Freaking funny ending, too :) Now get that M1907 off the wall there, I can't keep myself from staring at it (I so, so, SO want it!)

[@panzerabwerkanone]

There's a lot of Browning poking here. I disapprove. But since this channel has guns AND PIE, I will continue to watch.

[@williamflowers9435]

You should do a series with Ian on WW1 diets and rationing, like he did for WW2 Britain

[@thinktwicespeakonce482]

I really would like one of these guns.

[@cdshull]

Love to have one of these some day. My grandfather to father to me Savage 1907 would love a shooting friend like this. Thank you both for the nice detailed show. Mae, you'd like pie more if you grew up eating old-stock German extract Pennsylvania farmers' wive's apple pie, like I did :-)

[@stevesullivan3638]

I must try this Codfather when I visit Charleston! Oh yeah, cool gun thingy......

[@TheNinjaGumball]

This gun made me fall in love with .32 ACP. I love .32 more than .22lr

[@user3141592635]

It is easier to depress the recoil spring detent and to rotate the barrel bushing, then removing it, rotate the barrel maybe 90° counter-clockwise viewed from the muzzle, and dissasemble the gun, slide still forward. Way way easier. No unneccesary recoil-spring tension during dissassembly, makeing this way easier.

[@jameshiggins4067]

mine is actually really close to your SN, (206213) but doesn't have an A 🤔

[@Beardman770]

32:15 if that's what takes 30 hours then we demand at least 5 minutes of bloopers.

[@tommygun6028]

Beautiful Pistoles 😁🤝👍😎

[@thurin84]

it isnt fair mae! it isnt fair. im. so. shocked. that. show. production. is. held. up. by humor on the set. shocked i say.

[@jasonkeen9401]

Curry mince potato top pies are the best, or lamb shank pies are nice too. But then again Venison and red current are really nice too. Mmmmmmm pie.

[@이동연-c6d]

Can you review the Type 26 revolver and Nambu pistol?

[@Front-Toward-Enemy]

22:55 Holy crap. You have Mosin Nagant m1907 Carbine? That's a Moon rock for mosins isn't it?

[@Candrsenal]

loaner

[@danschneider9921]

I have my great-grandfathers 1903, made in 1928 (fourth model). He was a plainclothes policeman in NYC in the late 20s early 30s. He was from Hungary, but jewish so he spoke Yiddish, had the dark hair and complexion of an southern Italian and spoke Italian since he married a girl from Palermo. He apparently dealt with alot of gangs because of these "skills". In so many cases if a gun could talk, it would say " I spent 60 years in a sock drawer" but in this guns case...I bet it was privy to some shenanigans

[@thinktwicespeakonce482]

"I forgot about meat pies" is my new favorite Mar quote.

[@paladin50554]

I see a RSC 1917 or 1918 sitting behind Mae. Is that coming up soon?

[@amateurshooter927]

Have you ever tried the new production Pocket Hammerless models that Colt came out with a couple years ago? How do those stack up against original production models?

[@williamflowers9435]

Pecan pie with vanilla ice cream is dessert perfection 🥧 🍨