Videos tagged with John Martz

This video showcases a rare custom "baby" Walther P38, a uniquely shortened variant of the classic pistol. Brownells Gun Tech Steve Ostrem details the significant modifications, including a reduced barrel, grip frame, grips, and magazine. The magazine itself is an original WWII German P38 mag with a Waffenamt stamp that has been expertly altered. A distinctive pinkie finger rest has been added to the grip. The craftsmanship is attributed to a highly skilled gunsmith, possibly John Martz, who created a compact 9mm carry pistol long before modern compact options were available. Viewers are encouraged to share any knowledge they have about this mystery firearm.

This video showcases two exceptional 'fantasy guns': a Baby Luger replica by Michael Kraus of Krausewerk Collectibles and a Baby P.38 custom-built by renowned gunsmith John Martz. The presentation highlights the intricate craftsmanship involved in scaling down iconic firearms, detailing the unique features and provenance of each piece. It also contrasts these custom creations with their original counterparts, offering insights into the collector's market for such unique firearms.

This video showcases two custom Luger pistols chambered in .45 ACP, created by renowned pistolsmith John Martz in the 1970s and 80s. Starting from standard 9mm Lugers, Martz modified them to accommodate the significantly larger .45 ACP cartridge, resulting in visibly larger pistols. The video features Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem from Rock Island Auctions explaining the intricate process and highlighting a "Baby" Luger and a custom German Navy Luger with a 6-inch barrel, distinguishing it from the standard P08 model.

This entry details the custom gunsmithing work of John Martz on Walther P38 pistols. It covers modifications such as creating a compact 'Baby' P38, converting a P38 to fire .45 ACP through significant frame and barrel fabrication, and rechambering for .38 Super. The expertise of John Martz, a WWII veteran and skilled fabricator, is highlighted, emphasizing the high level of craftsmanship involved in these unique, finite collector's items.

This video explores the exceptional custom Luger pistols crafted by John Martz, a self-taught gunsmith. Martz specialized in complex modifications, including .45 ACP conversions by extending frames and creating compact 'Baby' Lugers. His innovative Martz Safety Toggle Release (MSTR) mechanism is also detailed, enhancing functionality. The content highlights Martz's legacy of unique, high-quality firearm art.