A Mild Rant: Stupid Marketing Names
This video critiques the use of marketing-driven names like 'Grey Ghost' for P38s and 'Black Widow' for Lugers, arguing they obscure historical significance. The 'Grey Ghost' P38s were French-produced, parkerized pistols from 1945-1946, marketed for their finish. The 'Black Widow' Lugers are 1941-1942 Mauser models with Bakelite grips, named by dealer Ralph Shattuck to inflate value. The speaker advises collectors to focus on a firearm's actual production history rather than aftermarket names.









