Videos tagged with 1906 Luger

This video provides an in-depth exploration of a highly collectible 1906 DWM Swiss Luger pistol, chambered in .30 Luger. It highlights the unique toggle-action mechanism, a hallmark of this now largely historical firearm lineage. The content emphasizes the excellent condition of this original military contract model and aims to educate viewers on its features and significance. The description also includes links to related merchandise, other firearm content, and social media channels, while adhering to YouTube's community guidelines.

This YouTube Short offers a brief, high-definition glimpse of a Swiss 1906 DWM Luger pistol, captured in 240 FPS slow motion. The description teases a full video to come, highlighting the firearm as a 'mildly rare blast from the past' and a 'turn of the century handgun' known for its toggle-action mechanism. The teaser aims to generate excitement for a more in-depth look at this classic pistol.

This video analyzes a rare ManuFrance commercial Luger pistol sold between 1909 and 1915. Manufrance, a large French mail-order firm, sold 236 Lugers, split between 9mm and 7.65mm calibers, at a significant price of 110 Francs. These were standard 1906 commercial models, sourced from DWM's regular stock. The video also mentions Manufrance's sales of C96 Mauser and 1905 Mannlicher pistols, noting the Mauser's higher sales volume. The specific example features a retail mark from St. Etienne and unclear numbers on the grip.

This video delves into the mechanical evolution of the iconic Luger automatic pistol. It highlights Georg Luger's ingenuity by focusing on the limited but significant mechanical differences between the 1900 and 1906 models. The content also touches upon the initial Borchardt pistol that served as the Luger's starting point, along with mentions of a Swiss trials gun, a transitional French trials gun, and brief comparisons of common German Army, Navy, and Artillery models. The video aims to educate viewers on the key developmental milestones of this historically significant firearm.