Videos tagged with Treaty of Versailles

This guide details the modifications made to a Mauser C96 pistol for Weimar-era police service, as explained by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The process involved shortening the barrel and replacing the adjustable sight with a fixed one to make the pistol more suitable for concealed carry and beat duty. These modifications were often performed on surplus military 'Red 9' models after World War I, influenced by post-war treaty restrictions.

This video details the Mauser Model 98A and 98AZ carbines, developed as shorter alternatives to the Gewehr 98 infantry rifle for trench warfare and support troops. It highlights their design evolution, production numbers during WWI, and post-war modifications, including the 1920 overstamp signifying compliance with the Treaty of Versailles.

This guide details the operation and features of the Wehrmannsgewehr, a German sporting rifle converted from military Mauser 98 actions after WWI. It highlights the rifle's single-shot nature, the 8x46R caliber, and modified sights, all developed to comply with post-war German firearms regulations. The information is presented with the authority of Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, a recognized expert in historical firearms.

This guide explains the significance of the German 1920 double date stamp found on firearms like the Luger and Karabiner 98. Expert Ian McCollum details how this stamp was a property mark indicating legal military ownership after WWI, in compliance with the Treaty of Versailles, rather than a manufacturing date. The video covers the historical context of German disarmament and subsequent rearmament, highlighting common firearms that bear this important historical marking.