Videos tagged with Artillery Luger

This guide details the installation of a 32-round snail drum magazine onto a WWI-era Artillery Luger, transforming it into a carbine. The video, presented by Legacy Collectibles, showcases original WWI armorer's chest contents, including the Luger, its stock, and Bing Nürnberg snail drums. Expert insights cover historical context and identification of original accessories.

This guide details the installation of a snail drum magazine and stock onto an Artillery Luger, drawing from expert insights on WWI-era firearms. The video demonstrates proper handling and assembly of these historical accessories, emphasizing the function and capacity of the 32-round snail drum.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the P08 Luger, tracing its lineage from Hugo Borchardt's design to Georg Luger's refinements. It details various models, including the Artillery Luger, and highlights the significance of the 9mm Parabellum cartridge. The presentation features NRA Publications' Editorial Director, Mark A. Keefe IV, offering deep historical and technical insights.

This video showcases several historical firearms, including a Walther PPK with Party Leader markings, a rare 1914 DWM Artillery Luger (serial number 66), and a 1944 Krieghoff Luger issued to the Luftwaffe. The presenter provides detailed observations on markings, serial number ranges, proof marks, and condition, emphasizing educational value for collectors and enthusiasts. A unique, modified US holster designed to fit a Luger or P38 is also presented as a 'what the heck is it?' segment.

This video from Legacy Collectibles discusses the investment potential of Luger pistols, comparing them favorably to 401k investments due to their stable or increasing value. It highlights several Luger models from different eras, including pre-WWI, WWI, and WWII production, noting manufacturers like DWM and Mouser (S42). Specific examples include a 1914 DWM, a 1917 DWM, 1918 DWMs (one reworked), and WWII-era Mouser S42 models from 1937 and 1938. An artillery Luger with a long barrel, made by DWM in 1917, is also featured.

This video provides an in-depth look at a rare Luger carbine, specifically a transitional presentation grade model likely made in 1903. Expert Jonathan Ferguson details its unique features, including a recuperator spring system within the forend, an adjustable rear sight mounted on the toggle link, and early features like dished toggle ears and a grip safety. The discussion highlights its rarity, contrasting it with more common Luger carbine variants and discussing its potential origins as a hunting tool.

This video explores the concept of the Personal Defense Weapon (PDW), emphasizing that it's an intent-based classification rather than a strict set of physical characteristics. Hosts Henry and Josh discuss historical examples like the M1 Carbine and modern interpretations, highlighting how PDWs bridge the gap between pistols and rifles. They delve into design philosophies, logistical considerations, and the evolving role of these compact firearms for both military and civilian applications.

This guide details the inspection and assembly of a 1917 DWM Artillery Luger, emphasizing its exceptional condition and matching components. Expert insights cover historical context, proof marks, and accessory integration, highlighting the importance of meticulous firearm preservation.

This video provides an in-depth look at a rare Siamese Artillery Luger, a variant produced by Mauser in 1936. It details the historical context of its production, its unique features like the 8-inch barrel and tangent sight, and its service with the Bangkok police. The video highlights the use of surplus WWI parts combined with new production components.

This video showcases a collection of Luger pistols recently imported from Canada, highlighting several notable variants. The presenter identifies a rare Simpson Luger, a Navy Luger, and an Artillery Luger, noting their condition. The most prized piece appears to be an early Swiss Luger, which comes with a significant historical narrative. The collection also includes three 'shooter grade' Lugers, indicating their functional but less pristine condition.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons analyzes the historical concept and practical utility of stocked pistols. He highlights their rarity in the US due to NFA regulations and debunks the myth that rarity equates to superior performance. McCollum details the inherent drawbacks, including poor sight alignment and the limitations of pistol ammunition at extended ranges, concluding that stocked pistols often fail to deliver on their intended purpose, offering neither the portability of a handgun nor the accuracy of a rifle.

This entry details the Lange Pistole 08 (LP08), recognized as Germany's first 'assault weapon' by Forgotten Weapons' Ian McCallum. It explores the LP08's origins, its role in WWI as a weapon for non-infantry troops, and the crucial development of the 32-round drum magazine by Friedrich Blum. The entry also touches upon its influence on later submachine guns like the MP18.I and its post-war legacy under the Treaty of Versailles.