Beautiful and Complete Luftwaffe Drilling Shotgun

Published on April 26, 2022
Duration: 16:08

This guide details the examination and operational checks of a Luftwaffe Drilling M30, a complex survival firearm. It covers inspecting the transit case, stock, barrel markings, original accessories, and provenance. The guide also demonstrates the mechanical operation, including cocking indicators, dual triggers, and the rifle barrel selector. Expert insights into German proof marks and historical context are provided.

Quick Summary

The Luftwaffe Drilling M30 is a triple-barrel survival firearm issued to German pilots in WWII, featuring two 12-gauge shotgun barrels and one 9.3x74R rifle barrel. It includes a break-action, dual triggers, cocking indicators, and a selector for the rifle barrel. Original accessories and capture papers are key to verifying its historical provenance.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Borchardt Follow-up
  2. 02:29Luftwaffe Drilling M30 History
  3. 04:25Case and Markings
  4. 05:42Receiver and Stock Details
  5. 07:37Barrel and Caliber Identification
  6. 08:48Original Accessories
  7. 09:46Capture Papers and Provenance
  8. 13:02Mechanical Operation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Luftwaffe Drilling M30 and what was its purpose?

The Luftwaffe Drilling M30 is a triple-barrel firearm (two 12-gauge shotgun barrels over one 9.3x74R rifle barrel) issued to German pilots during WWII. It was designed as a survival weapon for defense and hunting in emergency situations.

What are the key features of the Luftwaffe Drilling M30's design?

It features a break-action mechanism, dual triggers, cocking indicators, and a selector switch that activates the rifle barrel and a pop-up rear leaf sight. The barrels are typically configured side-by-side shotgun over a single rifle barrel.

What kind of accessories were commonly found with a Luftwaffe Drilling M30?

Original kits often included specific ammunition like RWS 9.3x74R rifle rounds and shotgun slugs, a wooden cleaning rod kit with various brushes, and original gun oil, all housed in a custom transit case.

How can one verify the authenticity and history of a Luftwaffe Drilling M30?

Authenticity can be verified by checking manufacturer markings (J.P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl), proof marks (Luftwaffe eagle), production dates stamped on barrels, and original documentation such as US Army capture papers indicating its provenance as a vet bring-back.

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