Videos tagged with Waffenamt

This video showcases a rare custom "baby" Walther P38, a uniquely shortened variant of the classic pistol. Brownells Gun Tech Steve Ostrem details the significant modifications, including a reduced barrel, grip frame, grips, and magazine. The magazine itself is an original WWII German P38 mag with a Waffenamt stamp that has been expertly altered. A distinctive pinkie finger rest has been added to the grip. The craftsmanship is attributed to a highly skilled gunsmith, possibly John Martz, who created a compact 9mm carry pistol long before modern compact options were available. Viewers are encouraged to share any knowledge they have about this mystery firearm.

This video provides an expert overview of the Norwegian M1914, a rare M1911 variant produced in Nazi-occupied Norway during WWII. Larry Vickers highlights its historical significance, unique features like the extended slide stop, and the prevalence of serial number matching on components. The review emphasizes its rarity due to limited production with Waffenamt proof marks.

The Astra 300 is a Spanish pocket pistol, a scaled-down version of the Astra 400, produced from 1923. It was offered in .380 ACP and .32 ACP, featuring a simple blowback action and safeties including a grip safety and manual thumb safety. Notably, Germany was a major customer during WWII, purchasing over 85,000 units marked with the Waffenamt WaA251.