Videos tagged with Ulm Factory

This video provides an expert-level identification guide for engraved Walther P.38 pistols, distinguishing between WWII and post-war production. The speaker, demonstrating deep knowledge of firearm history and specific markings, details how to identify factory locations (Zella-Mehlis vs. Ulm), production years via proof marks (e.g., '70' for 1970), materials (plastic grips, aluminum frames), and finishes (silver coat vs. nickel). The rarity of such engraved pieces is also highlighted, with the speaker noting they see only about one a year.

This video explores three rare variations of the Walther PP pistol, presented by a firearms expert with 30 years of collecting experience. It details the historical context of Walther production, distinguishing between pre-war Zella-Mehlis and post-war Ulm factories, and identifies specific rare models: a GB-marked pistol sold by Swiss retailer Gustav or George Bergen, a Yemeni contract variant with unique markings, and a highly uncommon five-digit serial number with a 'P' suffix, likely from the late 1930s.