Videos tagged with Pre-War Production

This guide details the key production variations observed in the Nanbu Type 14 pistol, as presented by Othais from C&Rsenal. It covers significant changes in the trigger guard, magazine retention, cocking piece, sights, and overall manufacturing quality between pre-war and late-war models. The analysis highlights historical manufacturing expedients and design evolutions.

This video showcases a collection of small-caliber German and Italian pistols, primarily from the Walther PP/PPK and Mauser lines, with a focus on their historical context and markings. The presenter, a Walther collector, details variations in production, specific agency markings (DRP, RFV, RJ, SS), and military acceptance stamps, highlighting rare features and collectible value. The review covers models ranging from early production to late-war examples, including specific details about finishes, grips, and accessories.

This video examines a rare Sauer 38h pistol featuring an SA Group marking on the top slide, a highly uncommon feature. The presenter explains that while SA markings are more frequently found on Walther PP pistols due to mass production for SA groups, this Sauer is likely a sample gun. It's an early 1939 production model and comes with a matching SA-marked holster.

This video details a rare, boxed Luftwaffe-issued Walther PPK from approximately 1940. The presenter, a collector with decades of experience, emphasizes the significance of the original box, matching magazines, and military proofs. He discusses the historical context of military firearm procurement and the rarity of such complete sets, noting that while theoretical military shipments were in crates, exceptions for boxed commercial sales to military units, like the Luftwaffe, have been observed over time.