Videos tagged with Suhl

This video examines a German-made Clet & Grim revolver, a Continental European interpretation of Colt's iconic designs, likely based on the Colt Navy and Army models. The firearm features distinctive stylistic elements, including a unique grip, spurred trigger guard, and extensive foliate engraving with a central family crest. The presenter, firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson, discusses its construction, potential historical context, and the intriguing question of whether Clet & Grim faced patent infringement issues with Colt.

This video, presented by Tom Whiteman of Legacy Collectibles, addresses the misconception that Luger production ended in 1942. It provides an expert-level overview of late-war Lugers, focusing on identifying Mauser 'Black Widow' variants and Krieghoff production from 1943-1945. The authoritative tone and detailed knowledge of factory codes and historical variants highlight high expertise.

This guide details the field stripping process for the East German Pistole 1001-0, a clone of the Walther PP. The video demonstrates that the pistol disassembles identically to a Walther PP. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum highlights the importance of checking for broken safety levers, a common issue with these imported firearms.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the rare East German Karabiner-S, a variant of the SKS rifle. Ian McCollum highlights its unique features, such as the buttstock sling slot and lack of a cleaning kit trapdoor, suggesting a possible ceremonial role. Production was limited to 1958-1960 at the Ernst Thälmann Works, making surviving examples, especially in good condition, exceptionally scarce.

This comprehensive review of the Bergmann No. 2 / 1896 pistol, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, delves into its design history, technical specifications, and unique features. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, details the pistol's evolution from earlier models, its distinctive 5mm Bergmann caliber, and the significance of its extractor mechanism. The review also covers accessories like cased sets and holsters, as well as historical markings and obscure caliber notations, offering deep insights for collectors and firearm historians.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Model 1879 Reichsrevolver, a significant piece of German military history. The video, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, emphasizes the revolver's robust, albeit unergonomic, design. It covers disassembly for cleaning, highlighting the unique features like recessed chambers and the manual safety.