VERY RARE 1902 Luger Carbine

This video details the intricate repair of a Luger Carbine grip, showcasing advanced wood-to-metal inletting techniques. It also provides a clear explanation of the Luger's iconic toggle-action mechanism, comparing it to other historical firearms. The episode highlights the Carbine's unique safety features and concludes with range testing.

This video explores the exceptional custom Luger pistols crafted by John Martz, a self-taught gunsmith. Martz specialized in complex modifications, including .45 ACP conversions by extending frames and creating compact 'Baby' Lugers. His innovative Martz Safety Toggle Release (MSTR) mechanism is also detailed, enhancing functionality. The content highlights Martz's legacy of unique, high-quality firearm art.

This video showcases two exceptional 'fantasy guns': a Baby Luger replica by Michael Kraus of Krausewerk Collectibles and a Baby P.38 custom-built by renowned gunsmith John Martz. The presentation highlights the intricate craftsmanship involved in scaling down iconic firearms, detailing the unique features and provenance of each piece. It also contrasts these custom creations with their original counterparts, offering insights into the collector's market for such unique firearms.

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.