Videos tagged with Presentation Piece

This video from Legacy Collectibles announces their presence at the SOS gun show in Louisville, specifically at booths T 69 & 70. They are also promoting a live-streamed party on Friday night at the Hilton Garden, featuring a raffle with a presentation piece from Adolf Hitler and a P.38 pistol as prizes. The event will be broadcast on YouTube and Twitch.

This video examines a rare Sauer & Sohn 12 gauge over-under shotgun with Luftwaffe markings, comparing it to a Luftwaffe drilling. The speaker discusses its potential origins as a presentation piece for Luftwaffe officers or aces, possibly gifted by Hermann Göring. The video details the shotgun's construction, markings, and the historical context of such firearms within the Luftwaffe, highlighting its rarity compared to the more common drilling.

This video details a unique, late-war Walther PPK, likely produced in 1944. Key features include a chrome/nickel-plated dural (aluminum) frame, absence of factory proof marks, and an engraved trigger guard. The serial number places it very near the end of PPK production, suggesting it was a presentation or special contract piece that was never issued and possibly assembled by GIS at the war's end. The pistol is chambered in 7.65mm.

This video showcases several exceptional firearms, focusing on their historical significance, craftsmanship, and unique features. It highlights Damascus barrels, intricate engraving, and historical action designs from makers like Wesley Richards, Augustus Francotte, and Alfred Bittorf. The content emphasizes the artistry and collectible value of these pieces, with discussions on auction results and future sales.

This entry details the rare Shawk & McLanahan Revolver, a Civil War-era percussion firearm manufactured in St. Louis, Missouri. It highlights the unique one-piece brass frame construction, distinguishing it from Colt designs, and its association with key figures like Abel Shawk and William Teggethoff. The entry also covers a specific presentation example with an intricately engraved holster, gifted to Confederate Brigadier General James Chestnut.