Videos tagged with 1939

This video details a specific Walther PPK pistol identified as a 'Party Leader PPK' awarded in June 1938. It discusses the historical context of shooting competitions within the NSDAP, specifically for party leaders in the Franconia district. The presenter highlights the rarity of these pistols, the challenges in authenticating original grips due to collector practices and counterfeiting, and the historical significance of the recipient, Julius Streicher, a notorious Nazi propagandist and war criminal.

This guide details the identification and assembly theories surrounding a pair of consecutively numbered KU Lugers. The video, presented by Legacy Collectibles, highlights the significance of the 'KU' prefix, Mauser manufacturer codes ('42', 'byf'), 1939 date stamps, and Krieghoff proof marks. The expert-level analysis suggests these pistols may have been assembled by Krieghoff using earlier Mauser parts for Luftwaffe issue.

This video presents a quiz about a 1939 commercial Walther PPK, focusing on its proof marks. The presenter highlights the anomaly of a 'Waffen 63' proof, typically associated with Mauser, instead of the expected Walther proof (Eagle 359) for an Army-issued weapon. The quiz explores potential reasons for this discrepancy, ultimately revealing that the presence of the Mauser proof on this specific pistol indicates it is a fake, likely an attempt to increase value.

This guide details the operation and live-fire demonstration of the CZ-38 pistol from 1939. It covers magazine loading, chambering a round, and safe live-fire techniques at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights the pistol's Double Action Only (DAO) mechanism and cycling. Instruction emphasizes safe firearm handling throughout the process.

This video examines a Walther PPK pistol with an inscription, likely awarded as a prize in a 1939 contest. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, analyzes the inscription's placement and quality, suggesting it's not factory-applied. Potential recipients include political members or leaders, with Wilhelm Zarsky, a press chief in the propaganda ministry, being a strong candidate due to his presence in the region and involvement in appointing Gau leaders.

This review delves into the Winchester Model 62 Gallery Gun, a 1939 model restored from a rusted state. Key identifiers include a shorter forend and triangular magazine loading gate, distinguishing it from the 62A. The rifle is chambered exclusively for .22 shorts and features a convenient takedown mechanism, making it a historically significant piece often used in carnival shooting galleries.