Videos tagged with Jan Still

This livestream event from Legacy Collectibles in Louisville, KY, celebrated the S.O.S. party and raffle. Key announcements included the expanded republication of Jan Still's 'Axis Pistols' book, now featuring color photography and updated research. The raffle offered various historical militaria and collectibles, including vintage Walther playing cards and a ministerial appointment document signed by Adolf Hitler (autopen). The event highlighted the company's staff and their roles.

The Mauser 1914, a .32 ACP pocket pistol designed by Josef Nickl, evolved from earlier Mauser designs and was scaled up from the successful Model 1910. Despite initial design challenges with larger calibers, the 1914 featured a unique two-part safety and a striker-fired blowback mechanism. It saw significant adoption by German forces during WWI and later police inventories, praised for its reliability, accuracy, and ergonomic design, especially for smaller hands.

This video is a book review of 'Central Powers Pistols' by Jan Still. The reviewer highlights the book's unique blend of high-quality photographs and detailed information on markings and serial numbers, making it a valuable collector's reference. It focuses on the practical use of firearms rather than their design history, offering specific examples like the 1910 Bergmann-Bayard production during wartime. The book is particularly recommended for collectors interested in the specifics of individual firearms.