Kommer Models 3 and 4: German Browning Copies

Published on November 17, 2019
Duration: 11:06

This guide details the disassembly and reassembly process for the Kommer Models 3 and 4 pistols, German copies of Browning designs. Expert instruction highlights simplified internal mechanisms, such as the removal of grip safeties, and specific disassembly steps unique to each model. The video emphasizes the importance of safe handling practices throughout the process.

Quick Summary

The Kommer Models 3 and 4 are German-made pistols from 1940, serving as copies of Browning designs. The Model 3 is based on the Baby Browning with an 8-round magazine, while the Model 4 copies the FN 1910 with a 7-round capacity. Kommer simplified these designs by removing grip and magazine safeties.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to Kommer Models 3 & 4
  2. 00:27Theodor Emil Kommer's Background
  3. 00:51Post-WWI Production Shift
  4. 01:24Kommer Model 3 Details & Browning Copy
  5. 01:54Kommer Model 4 Details & FN 1910 Copy
  6. 02:19Model 3 vs. Colt Baby Browning Comparison
  7. 03:46Model 3 Disassembly & Internal Differences
  8. 05:58Model 4 vs. FN 1910 Browning Comparison
  9. 07:05Model 4 Disassembly & Design Differences
  10. 09:50Kommer Production Summary & End

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Kommer Models 3 and 4 pistols?

The Kommer Models 3 and 4 are German-made pistols produced in 1940 that are essentially copies of Browning designs. The Model 3 is based on the Baby Browning, and the Model 4 is based on the FN 1910.

What are the key design differences in the Kommer pistols compared to their Browning counterparts?

Kommer simplified the original Browning designs by removing the grip safety and magazine safety. The Model 4 also features a threaded barrel bushing for disassembly, unlike the FN 1910's bayonet lug system.

What is the historical context behind the Kommer pistol production?

Theodor Emil Kommer shifted to producing civilian pocket pistols after WWI due to the Treaty of Versailles prohibiting German military arms manufacturing. His later models, like the 3 and 4, continued this trend into the early WWII period.

What are the magazine capacities of the Kommer Models 3 and 4?

The Kommer Model 3, copying the Baby Browning, has an 8-round magazine. The Kommer Model 4, based on the FN 1910, has a 7-round magazine.

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