Videos tagged with Weighted Grips

This video showcases a rare NSKK Walther PP pistol, a shooter prize from 1943, believed to have been manufactured in 1940. The presenter details its high polish blue finish, near 100% original condition, and unique features like weighted grips, distinguishing it from standard military issue firearms. The pistol's provenance is traced to Hans Ortner, a squad leader who won the competition in the Oberdonau region of Austria.

This video provides an in-depth review of a 5th variation Waffen stamped Walther PP pistol manufactured in 1945. It details the transition to the 'AC' factory code, the absence of slide legends, and the significance of proof marks. The instructor discusses the potential for mismatched serial numbers due to wartime production and the characteristics of weighted grips, including their common separation. The video also touches on the use of phosphate finishes and the meaning of the 'W' marking on unhardened steel parts.

This video details a unique Walther PP pistol assembled from leftover parts by a GI at the end of WW2. Key characteristics include the absence of proof marks and a serial number on the frame, indicating it was never officially issued. It features early weighted grips and fire-blued small parts, suggesting a pre-war or early production assembly.