Videos tagged with Crown N Proof

This video details how to identify special contract Walther PP and PPK pistols, distinguishing them from standard commercial models. Key indicators include slide and magazine numbering, specific Waffen proof marks (like Waffen 359 or Eagle 359), and variations in font styles. The presenter, a collector with extensive experience, explains how these markings denote contracts for the SS, Luftwaffe, SA, and police forces, offering insights into their historical context and rarity.

This video details the 'RJ' marked Walther PP pistols, which signify 'Reichsjustice' (Reich's Justice) and were issued to officials within the Nazi justice system. It distinguishes these from the debunked 'Reichsjugend' (Hitler Youth) theory and outlines three variations based on proof marks (Crown N, Eagle N) and the location of the RJ marking (front strap vs. back strap). The presenter, a collector of over 30 years, emphasizes the rarity of these pistols, especially those found in original boxes.