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BlueTrain · November 25, 2011, 04:11 PM

I would have to say that the disconnector would have been counted as a safety because it prevents the gun from going full auto, unless you don't think that's dangerous. However, at least one pre-1911 Colt .45 automatic had an extractor that also functioned as a loaded chamber indicator, although that was not claimed as a safety feature, however. The extractor was on the top. At least one of the pre-1911 models was made like the .38 automatic, only bigger. The others were made more like the final model but none of the earlier ones were made in any real numbers.

Regarding the Browning Hi-Power, some descriptions of the pistol do not mention the magazine disconnect, so apparently some consider it a minor feature.

One must also be aware of the hyperbole present in advertising of the period, same as today. One revolver was described as being chambered in the "hard-hitting hollowpoint cartridge." That was the Colt Banker's Special and the cartridge was the .22 long rifle.

November 25, 2011, 04:11 PM	#16
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	I would have to say that the disconnector would have been counted as a safety because it prevents the gun from going full auto, unless you don't think that's dangerous. However, at least one pre-1911 Colt .45 automatic had an extractor that also functioned as a loaded chamber indicator, although that was not claimed as a safety feature, however. The extractor was on the top. At least one of the pre-1911 models was made like the .38 automatic, only bigger. The others were made more like the final model but none of the earlier ones were made in any real numbers. Regarding the Browning Hi-Power, some descriptions of the pistol do not mention the magazine disconnect, so apparently some consider it a minor feature. One must also be aware of the hyperbole present in advertising of the period, same as today. One revolver was described as being chambered in the "hard-hitting hollowpoint cartridge." That was the Colt Banker's Special and the cartridge was the .22 long rifle. __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.