Show and Tell: Collectible Firearms | Episode 3

Published on January 25, 2021
Duration: 36:50

This episode of Legacy Collectibles showcases a variety of collectible firearms, including Walther PP and PPK pistols with SS and Luftwaffe markings, a rare 9mm Walther PP, a Nazi-proofed Radom VIS 35, and several Japanese Nambu pistols (Type 14 and Type 94). The presenter details historical context, production variations, and specific markings that denote their origin and issue. The video also touches upon historical artifacts like a Vietnam-era paratrooper jacket and a silver case belonging to a Luftwaffe Major.

Quick Summary

The Nambu Type 94 pistol earned a reputation for accidental discharge due to its larger, externally accessible trigger sear bar. This design flaw meant the weapon could be fired if bumped or pressed, leading to its nickname 'suicide gun,' although this is considered an exaggeration of the risk.

Chapters

  1. 00:09Intro & Puzzle Giveaway
  2. 00:13Website Announcement
  3. 00:39Puzzle Availability
  4. 00:52Raffle Winners
  5. 01:15New Website for Non-Forbidden Items
  6. 02:31Show and Tell Purpose
  7. 02:37Vietnam Era Paratrooper Jacket
  8. 03:44Major Friedrich Meraki's Silver Case
  9. 04:33Luftwaffe Major Meraki's History
  10. 06:04Secret Training Base in Russia
  11. 08:28Major Meraki's Combat Missions
  12. 09:14Shot Down by RAF
  13. 10:14Introduction to Firearms
  14. 10:19SS Walther PPK
  15. 11:14Luftwaffe Contract Walther PPK
  16. 12:07Walther PP (9mm)
  17. 13:21Police Walther PPK ('Eagle C')
  18. 15:34Radom VIS 35
  19. 16:00Radom VIS 35 Variations
  20. 18:01Nambu Type 14 Introduction
  21. 18:33Nambu Type 14 Holster Comparison
  22. 19:20Original Japanese Ammunition
  23. 19:44Dating Japanese Ammunition
  24. 20:41Nambu Type 14 Spare Firing Pin
  25. 21:04Late War Nambu Type 14
  26. 21:31Large Trigger Guard Nambu
  27. 22:06Nambu Magazine Tube Variations
  28. 22:17Nambu Holster Contents
  29. 23:03Checking Nambu Firing Pin
  30. 23:55Earlier Nambu Type 14
  31. 24:21Early Nambu Holster Writing
  32. 24:46Early Nambu Magazine Fittings
  33. 25:39Nambu Finish and Cocking Knob
  34. 26:26Nambu Magazine Release
  35. 26:47Nambu Type 14 with Captured Document
  36. 27:38Nambu Type 94 Introduction
  37. 28:43Officer's Sidearm Preferences
  38. 30:26Type 94 Reputation and Design Flaw
  39. 31:05Type 94 Trigger Sear
  40. 32:12Type 94 Ammunition
  41. 32:26Type 94 with Kanji Document
  42. 33:05Type 94 Pilot Incident
  43. 33:59Type 94 Pearl Harbor Pilot
  44. 34:04Type 94 Holster and Lanyard
  45. 34:13Dating Type 94
  46. 34:30Later Type 94 Variations
  47. 35:36Surprise Item: M2 Flamethrower
  48. 36:35Wrap-up and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key differences between SS and Luftwaffe contract Walther PPK pistols?

Luftwaffe contract Walther PPK magazines are typically bottom-numbered, while SS-issued PPKs often have spine-numbered magazines. The SS guns are also noted for serial numbers on both the slide and frame.

How can one date Japanese Nambu ammunition from WWII?

Japanese ammunition dating uses the Emperor Hirohito's reign, which began in 1925. Add 25 to the year number found on the casing (e.g., '14') and then add the month number (e.g., '.2' for February) to determine the production date, so '14.2' is February 1939.

Why did the Nambu Type 94 gain a reputation for accidental discharge?

The Nambu Type 94 has a larger, externally accessible trigger sear bar. This design makes it prone to accidental discharge if bumped or pressed, leading to its 'suicide gun' nickname, though this is an exaggeration.

What makes a police-issued Walther PPK with 'Eagle C' and crown N proofs particularly rare?

The 'Eagle C' is a police inspection proof, and the crown N indicates pre-1939 production. Combining both on a police-issued PPK is uncommon, with only a few thousand believed to have been made, making it a rare find.

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