Welcome, if you’re a newcomer to this enjoyable bi-weekly phase of AllOutdoor.com! The final time round I coated the history, variations, and notable problem in dating of a Savage six shooter that is known as a single shot, the Savage Mannequin 101. On this article, we’re closing out the Savage Mannequin 101 and all of its single-shot thriller. Giving it a send-off with specs, aftermarket elements and equipment, and a spread journey. Let’s dive proper into the rabbit gap!
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Specs: Savage Mannequin 101
The Savage Mannequin 101 is a really fundamental single motion single shot pistol on the surface. It might probably solely be fired when the hammer is cocked manually earlier than firing. It’s loaded by way of a pivoting barrel/fake cylinder meeting. Gripping the barrel and making use of slight stress to the facet will rotate all of it and reveal a chamber and flush match extractor connected to a standard model ejector rod.
- Years Produced: From 1960 to 1968
- Quantity Manufactured: 53,000-54,000
- Chambering: 22LR-
- Barrel Size: ~5 Inches
- Total Size: ~9.5 inches from heel to crown
- Weight: Roughly 1.4lbs
- Motion:Single Motion, Single Shot, Pivoting Barrel
- Security: None
- Set off Pull (My Instance): 2lb 4.6oz
- Capability: 1 Spherical
- Entrance Sight: Fastened Entrance Half Moon
- Rear Sight: Rear Dovetailed Sq. Notch
- Grip: Fake Walnut (Marketed as “compressed impregnated wooden”)
After Market Components & Equipment: Savage Mannequin 101
So far as equipment go there by no means actually was any to start with. You possibly can argue that there have been holsters marketed alongside these pistols however past that, there was by no means a Savage Mannequin 101 holster, gun belt, or another stereotypical Western accouterment. Components however do exist however the pool appears to be drying up pretty quickly because the final time I ordered one just some months again. Sources like Numrich seemingly have essentially the most whereas eBay, Popperts, and Hog Island Gun Parts have small fine details right here and there.
Vary Time: Savage Mannequin 101
As boring because it sounds the vary journey with this gun was very simple. It’s a easy gun in any case. The grip measurement is much like that of a Ruger bearcat to allow them to really feel a bit small in my grownup palms. Flipping the barrel to the facet in an effort to load and unload is a breeze and a man may get actually fast on the complete course of in the event that they needed. I think about if a dad purchased this for his or her son again within the Sixties not solely would the grip match their hand nice however I can image them being very environment friendly at loading and unloading after a bit observe. Particularly since this gun is apparent enjoyable.
Did I neglect to say that? It’s tremendous enjoyable and really unassuming. You’d assume it might be boring being a single shot and it undoubtedly has a sense of “want I didn’t must preserve loading this”. So far as holes in paper go the outcomes are as follows. I shot 4 rounds of some low-cost high-velocity lead Federal and was fairly stunned at this little man’s accuracy. Sometimes in relation to SAA clones I don’t have the perfect luck on paper.
Closing Ideas: Savage Mannequin 101
Man, it has been a visit attending to know a gun that was merely “on the checklist”. This was a type of industrial weapons that was a pleasure to analysis as a result of it introduced out the joys of the hunt in me. there was simply sufficient meat on the make-believe bones that I may proceed to chase and analysis. Alongside the way in which, I met like-minded of us like Garnett Stancil who has a guide on the Savage Mannequin 101 accessible. Total it was a easy pleasure to study, share, and expertise within the area. Snag one if you happen to can!
- Bailey Brower, Jr’s Guide: Savage Pistols
- Garnett Weldon Stancil, Jr’s Guide: Savage Mannequin 101 Single Shot Pistol. Here and here.
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