Videos tagged with Erfurt

This video provides an in-depth look at a World War I Erfurt P08 Luger pistol and personal items belonging to Major Charles Frederick Ashdown. Firearms Curator Lisa Traynor details the pistol's markings, modifications, and historical context, alongside a silver cigarette case engraved with battle locations and a Norfolk Regiment matchbox holder. The discussion highlights the provenance of the Luger as a potential trophy of war and analyzes its specific features and accompanying accessories.

This guide details a walk-back drill using a Luger P08, as demonstrated by an instructor with high authority. The drill helps analyze the pistol's point of impact at various distances, from 5 to 25 yards. The instructor notes specific impact deviations, providing valuable data for shooters looking to understand their firearm's performance.

This video details the process of importing firearms from Canada to the United States, focusing on historical pieces often designated for destruction under Canadian law. The presenter showcases several Luger pistols from various eras, including World War I and II examples, a P-38, and a Walther PP. The discussion highlights specific manufacturing details, historical context of capture and ownership, and the importance of preserving these firearms.

This entry details the historical manufacturing of the Luger P08 pistol, highlighting key producers like DWM, Erfurt, Simson & Co, Mauser, Krieghoff, and Spandau across WWI, inter-war, and WWII periods. It addresses the collector controversy surrounding 'Spandau' marked Lugers, with expert insights into toggle markings and production contracts.

This guide details the identification and handling of the rare Kaiserliche Schutztruppen Gewehr 98, a variant of the Mauser G98 used by German colonial troops. Expert Ian McCollum highlights unique features such as the bent bolt handle for saddle use and a 200-meter rear sight calibration. The entry emphasizes the rifle's historical significance and rarity, particularly its use in German South West Africa and its scarcity due to WWI.

This guide details the operation of the 1883 Reichsrevolver, focusing on its single-action mechanism and manual ejection process. It highlights the historical context and design considerations of this early German service pistol. The instruction emphasizes the need for a separate tool for spent casing removal, a key operational difference from modern revolvers.

This video from American Rifleman Television focuses on the British Sten submachine carbine. It highlights the Sten's development during the Battle of Britain as a response to an urgent arms shortage. The description emphasizes its effectiveness despite being produced quickly with common tools and materials, noting its reliability and widespread use in occupied Europe during World War II. The Sten gun is presented as a testament to functional design achieved under challenging circumstances.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Model 1883 Reichsrevolver, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the unique cylinder removal mechanism involving a spring and plunger system. The video also highlights the differences between military and commercial Dreyse models, emphasizing safe handling and historical context.