Rare Pre-WW2 Walther "Drilling" Shotgun/Rifle Combo

Published on December 29, 2022
Duration: 11:10

This video details a rare pre-WW2 Walther-marked drilling, a triple-barreled firearm combining two 16-gauge shotgun barrels with a 8.8mm rifle barrel. The presenter, a Walther collector of 30 years, explains that Walther did not manufacture these drillings but subcontracted their production to a company in Heidersbach-Sühl. The firearm features German steel, intricate engraving, and specific proof marks from the Weimar period, dating to December 1927. It is noted for its similarity in operation to Sauer drillings and its rarity, with only a few hundred believed to have been made.

Quick Summary

A Walther drilling is a rare pre-WW2 triple-barreled firearm featuring two 16-gauge shotgun barrels and an 8.8mm rifle barrel. Walther did not manufacture these directly but subcontracted production to factories like the one in Heidersbach-Sühl, Germany, with examples dating to 1927. They are known for their German steel, intricate engraving, and similarity in operation to Sauer drillings.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Walther Drilling
  2. 00:42Discovery and Rarity
  3. 01:38Drilling Features: Barrels and Calibers
  4. 01:55German Steel and Markings
  5. 02:24Scope Mounts and Hunting Purpose
  6. 02:58Walther Markings and Subcontractor
  7. 03:15Heidersbach-Sühl Factory Location
  8. 03:38Engraving and Case-Hardening
  9. 03:57Horn Butt Plate and Wear
  10. 04:16Operation: Loading and Firing
  11. 04:47Disassembly and Barrel Inspection
  12. 04:54Proof Marks and Serial Numbers
  13. 05:51Date of Manufacture and Nitro Proof
  14. 06:02Weimar Eagles and Proof Marks
  15. 06:14Conclusion and Rarity Recap

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Walther drilling?

A Walther drilling is a rare pre-WW2 triple-barreled firearm that combines two 16-gauge shotgun barrels with a single rifle barrel, typically chambered in a caliber like 8.8mm. Walther did not manufacture these themselves but subcontracted their production to other German factories.

When was the Walther drilling made?

The specific Walther drilling discussed in the video was manufactured in December 1927, placing it within the Weimar period in Germany. This date aligns with Walther's period of subcontracting such firearms.

What are the key features of a Walther drilling?

Key features include two 16-gauge shotgun barrels, an 8.8mm rifle barrel, high-quality German steel (Krupp Stahl), intricate engraving, scope mounts, and various Weimar-era proof marks. Its operation is similar to Sauer drillings of the time.

Why are Walther drillings considered rare?

Walther drillings are considered rare because Walther subcontracted their production, and it's believed only a few hundred were ever made. The presenter, a long-time Walther collector, had never encountered one before this example.

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