Videos tagged with WW2 Handguns

This video is a book review of a new reference work on SS-contract Walther PP and PPK pistols. The author, Tom Whiteman, has compiled over 20 years of research, utilizing captured American military intelligence records from the end of WWII. The book details characteristics of nearly a dozen specific contract purchases, making it an essential resource for collectors focused on this niche of German WWII handguns. While the price might seem high for casual interest, its value lies in helping collectors identify authentic pieces and avoid fakes.

This video provides a practical demonstration of three iconic German handguns from WW2: the Mauser C96 Broomhandle, the P08 Luger, and the Walther P38. It showcases their unique operating mechanisms, such as the C96's internal magazine and the Luger's toggle-lock action, alongside the P38's DA/SA trigger. Live-fire segments highlight each pistol's performance, recoil, and cycling in a snowy outdoor range setting, with slow-motion footage detailing their mechanical operations.