Fully Automatic WW2 BB Gun!

Dragonman's Military Museum is reopening with guided tours starting April 26th. The museum boasts an extensive collection of historical firearms, including Revolutionary War flintlocks and Civil War muskets, alongside a vast array of military vehicles from WWII through the Vietnam era and beyond. Visitors can expect to see authentic weaponry, operational vehicles, and detailed dioramas, offering a comprehensive look at military history.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the 2024 Show of Shows (SOS) gun show held in Louisville, KY. It highlights the vast array of vendors, focusing on militaria and historical firearms. The Legacy Collectibles booth is featured, celebrating a decade in business and showcasing new inventory, reference books, and services like appraisals and Class III transfers.

This YouTube video, titled "WWII on the Edge of Tomorrow," promises a comparison between World War II and modern warfare kits, presented as a short film. The description suggests a forward-looking perspective by examining the past. While specific firearms are not explicitly named, the juxtaposition of historical and modern warfare implies a discussion and potential demonstration of equipment from both eras, making it relevant to firearms enthusiasts interested in historical military arms and contemporary weaponry.

This video explores the historical use of crimped ammunition, specifically its purpose in preventing bullet setback in firearms with rough feeding mechanisms like early submachine guns and the 1911. The deep crimp ensured reliable cycling by keeping the bullet seated firmly in the case, a crucial feature for military applications around 100 years ago.

The Little Tom is highlighted as the world's first Double Action Only (DAO) automatic pistol, featuring a unique bi-directional magazine loading system. Its barrel disassembly involves pushing it back to release an oval lug from a dovetail slot. The internal mechanism demonstrates a specific trigger bar and hammer interaction for DAO operation.

Tom from Legacy Collectibles announces their annual SOS Raffle Party on January 30th at the Hilton Hotel, also mentioning their presence at the Show of Shows (SOS) at tables Row T, 69 and 70. The event will feature food, drinks, and a 'show and tell' session, with Shara assisting the raffle drawing. Featured raffle items include a flare gun, a 1943 P38 pistol, a Japanese sword, a Colt rifle, and Kriegsmarine binoculars.

This review showcases a remarkably preserved 1917 DWM Artillery Luger, featuring an 8-inch barrel and 98% original finish. The firearm boasts all matching serial numbers, including the magazine and wooden stock, which is fitted with an Imperial proof mark. The set is complete with its original 1917-dated leather holster, cleaning rod, and loading tool, highlighting its collector value.

This video showcases a rare Japanese Baby Nambu pistol, specifically a presentation model gifted by Emperor Hirohito. It details the pistol's historical context, including its limited production of approximately 10,000 units and issuance to Japanese officers. The presentation includes a close-up of the Kanji inscription and a demonstration of the original holster, cleaning rod, spare magazine, and period-correct ammunition.

This video debunks the myth that Luger production ceased in 1942, showcasing examples of Krieghoff-produced Lugers from 1943 and 1944. It details the 'byf' Mauser code and the 'Black Widow' model, noting 1942 as Mauser's final production year before retooling for the P38. The controversial 1945 Krieghoff Lugers are also discussed, with debate surrounding their wartime versus post-war assembly.

This video highlights a rare 'Un-Quality' marked M1 Carbine variant from WWII, a collaboration between Union Switch & Signal and Quality Hardware. With only about 30,000 produced, these carbines are highly sought after by collectors and command a premium price. The speaker humorously contrasts this with a standard Winchester M1 Carbine, discussing the potential collector preference and historical context.