Videos tagged with 1945 Production

This video details the assembly of two mismatched Walther PP pistols found in the Walther factory at the end of WWII. The presenter demonstrates how to combine slides and frames with different serial numbers, highlighting that these were likely brought home as parts by GIs and reassembled decades later. It also showcases other end-of-war Walther firearms, including engraved presentation models.

This video provides an in-depth review of a 5th variation Waffen stamped Walther PP pistol manufactured in 1945. It details the transition to the 'AC' factory code, the absence of slide legends, and the significance of proof marks. The instructor discusses the potential for mismatched serial numbers due to wartime production and the characteristics of weighted grips, including their common separation. The video also touches on the use of phosphate finishes and the meaning of the 'W' marking on unhardened steel parts.