Videos tagged with Interwar Firearms

This video showcases a remarkable collection of rare Luger pistols, focusing on long-barrel variations. The presenter, with apparent deep knowledge of Lugers, details specific models like the 1914 Erfurt and DWM Artillery Lugers, highlighting their rarity and historical context. The collection also features unique pieces such as a Persian-marked Luger, a Luger carbine, a US Army test Luger, and a Swiss commercial model, providing insights into their production, variations, and market value.

This guide details the disassembly of the Erma EMP submachine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The procedure highlights the unique takedown system utilizing the rear trigger as a lever and the internal telescoping recoil spring. Expert instruction emphasizes safety and the historical context of this interwar firearm designed by Heinrich Vollmer.

This review of the German MP35/I submachine gun, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, details its unique left-side ejection and bolt-action charging handle, designed for right-handed shooters. The video highlights the firearm's progressive trigger mechanism, allowing for both semi-automatic and full-automatic fire, and praises its high build quality typical of 1930s manufacturing. McCollum describes the shooting experience as smooth, noting the need for practice to master the trigger.

This video reviews the book 'Simson Lugers' by Edward Tinker and Graham Johnson, focusing on Lugers produced or refurbished by the Simson company between 1924 and the start of WWII. It highlights the book's value in identifying genuine Simson Lugers, distinguishing them from fakes, and understanding the nuances of interwar Luger production, including variations in markings, finishes, and police-specific modifications like the magazine safety.