Videos tagged with Luftwaffe Drilling

This video explores historical and modern US Air Force survival firearms, contrasting the contemporary SIG Sauer M18 with older survival weapons like the Luftwaffe drilling and a .22 Hornet survival rifle. It highlights the unique, all-aluminum Smith & Wesson .38 Special survival revolver, detailing its design, intended use, and eventual decommissioning due to safety concerns regarding cracking cylinders. The discussion emphasizes the evolution of pilot survival gear and the importance of these specialized firearms in evasion and resistance scenarios.

This video provides an expert overview of the US M4 Survival Rifle, comparing it to a German Luftwaffe Drilling. The M4, produced around 1949-1950s and used through the Korean War, was designed for bomber crews for foraging, not combat. Key features highlighted include its lightweight build, extending wire stock, and .22 Hornet caliber with a detachable box magazine. The presentation emphasizes historical context and the rarity of such survival arms.

This comprehensive guide, drawing on the expertise of a seasoned collector, details the historical context, operational mechanics, and intended purposes of the Luftwaffe Drilling. It covers identification of military markings, understanding the unique three-barrel configuration, and examining original documentation, providing valuable insights for collectors and historians.

This video provides a post-Show of Shows 2020 recap, showcasing firearms acquired by Legacy Collectibles. The presenter details various rare and collectible pistols and rifles, including Walther PPK/S models with specific historical markings, rare Persian and late-war PPK variants, P38s with unique proofs, and Cri Off Lugers. It also highlights a presentation engraved Walther, an early Japanese Nambu, a WWI Luger, a Union Switch & Signal M1911, and a police-marked CZ. The video touches on significant sales, including a full-auto MP40 and a Johnson rifle.

This entry details the M30 Luftwaffe Drilling, a rare WWII survival weapon. Expert analysis questions its practicality as a survival tool, suggesting it was more likely a prestige item for high-ranking officers like Hermann Göring. The entry covers its triple-barrel configuration, specific ammunition, markings, and significant collector value, estimated between $15,000 and $30,000 for complete kits.