Videos tagged with Eagle N Proof

This video showcases a rare Walther 16 gauge double-barrel shotgun manufactured in March 1940. The presenter, a Walther collector, highlights the shotgun's exceptional condition, noting 100% bluing, beautiful wood, and distinctive Walther banner markings. The discussion touches upon its historical context, including potential connections to figures like Himmler and the limited production numbers, emphasizing its extreme collectibility.

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 guide, drawing on the expertise of a firearms instructor, details how to identify and date a commercial Walther P-38. It highlights key markings like the 'Waffenfabrik Walther' slide inscription and the Eagle N proof mark, differentiating it from military variants. The video also demonstrates how to use the serial number to estimate production year, placing the featured 1944 P-38 within its historical wartime context.

This guide details the disassembly of the Kommer Models 3 and 4, German copies of Browning pocket pistols. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates how these 1940-era firearms, produced under post-WWI restrictions, differ from their originals, notably in their simplified fire control systems and unique barrel bushing designs. The process involves specific steps for each model, highlighting key differences for gunsmiths and enthusiasts.

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.