Videos tagged with Pre-War Firearm

This video details the rare PDM (Police Department of Munich) marked Walther PP and PPK variations. It highlights key identifying features such as the PDM stamp, fluted barrels, aluminum frames on PPK models, and unique bottom-release magazines. The presenter, a firearms collector, explains the historical context and rarity of these specific police-issued firearms.

This video demonstrates the combat-ready feature of an early Winchester Model 70: its ability to be loaded with stripper clips. Hickok45, a high-level firearms expert, showcases the process of using a stripper clip to load the rifle's internal magazine, highlighting its historical significance and practical application for rapid reloads. The demonstration emphasizes the smooth operation and accuracy of this vintage bolt-action rifle.

This video features a review and shooting impression of a 1940 pre-war Winchester Model 70 rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield. The host discusses the rifle's historical significance, its reputation as 'the rifleman's rifle,' and provides commentary on its handling and shooting characteristics. The content also touches on broader themes of firearm appreciation, historical context, and personal philosophy.

This "From the Vault" video from Brownells Gun Tech™ features Keith Ford showcasing his vintage Smith & Wesson 22/32 Kit Gun. The video delves into the history of this compact .22 LR revolver, tracing its origins back to the 22/32 Heavy-Frame Target model of 1911. Ford highlights the 1934 introduction of the shorter-barreled "Kit Gun" variant, designed for portability in everyday kits. He discusses its significance during the Great Depression as a tool for hunting and fishing, and provides specific details on identifying features of a pre-war model manufactured in 1941. The video also touches upon its redesignation as the Model 34 in 1957, its move to the J-frame, and the subsequent development of the Model 63 and current Model 317 Kit Gun variants.

This video from Brownells' 'From the Vault' series, presented by Keith Ford and Steve Ostrem, showcases a pre-war Colt Match Target Woodsman .22 pistol. The presentation highlights the firearm's exceptional condition, featuring its heavy target barrel, adjustable sights, and unique 'elephant ear' grips. The discussion emphasizes the pistol's historical significance as a top-tier target firearm of its era and the substantial collector value added by original accessories like the purple factory box, manual, and hang tags, as noted by the knowledgeable presenters from the Rock Island Auction Company.