Videos tagged with 1930s Firearms

This video showcases a rare, factory semi-automatic SIG MKPO submachine gun from the 1930s. The presenter details the MK series' history, including its initial rate-reducing system and the subsequent simplified MK-S model. Emphasis is placed on the semi-automatic variant, which was a factory option intended for police use, highlighting its rarity compared to the more common fully automatic versions. The video also mentions importer Sam Cummings and provides links to the creator's Patreon, Floatplane, and merchandise store.

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the Colt Police Positive revolver. It highlights Colt's historical significance in revolver development and the challenges faced from competitors like Smith & Wesson. The Police Positive is presented as an innovative firearm designed to capture the law enforcement market. Despite being overlooked by some collectors, the description emphasizes the exceptional fit, finish, and the renowned "royal Colt blue" of revolvers made in the 1920s and 30s, describing them as works of art. The video encourages viewers to explore more segments of American Rifleman TV and tune into new episodes on the Outdoor Channel.

This video focuses on the Smith & Wesson K22 Outdoorsman, a revolver manufactured in the 1930s. The description provides links to various shooting targets, including those for timed/rapid fire and slow fire at different distances, along with steel targets and target stands. It also lists links to a chronograph and snap caps for 9mm and .38 Special, suggesting potential range testing or performance evaluation of the firearm. The inclusion of an eye patch/occluder points towards a focus on shooting accuracy or a specific shooting style.

This video explores the JP Sauer rifle, a precursor to the iconic K98k, submitted for consideration by the German Army in 1934. The presenter highlights Sauer's pre-existing Mauser-pattern rifle production lines and their access to relevant designs. The Sauer rifle differed from the final K98k standard primarily in its barrel band retention system. The example shown is marked S/147/K, indicating Sauer production in 1934, and is noted for its high serial number, matching parts, and excellent original condition. It provides valuable insight into the German rearmament efforts of the 1930s.

This video delves into the history and specifics of the Browning High Power pistols acquired by Lithuania between 1935 and 1937. It highlights unique features of these early models, including a 500m tangent rear sight, stock slots (though not accompanied by holster stocks), and rounded barrel cams. The distinctive Pillars of Gediminas symbol prominently displayed on the slide, along with internal proof marks and a unique rectangular lanyard loop, are key identifiers discussed. The description also provides a link to a Patreon page for supporting the channel and purchasing merchandise.

This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the history and specifics of the FN High Power pistols purchased by Estonia in the 1930s. It details the different batches acquired by the police, military, and the Defense League (Kaitseliit), highlighting their distinct serial number ranges and markings ("EV" and "KL"). The description also mentions the pistols' features like 500m tangent sights and stock slots, and notes that while holsters and stocks weren't imported from FN, the Estonian arsenal manufactured their own shoulder stocks and spare parts. A planned domestic production under license was unfortunately interrupted by the 1940 occupation.

This video explores the Walther KKW, a .22 caliber rifle developed in Nazi Germany for military training and civilian marksmanship. The KKW was designed to mimic the handling characteristics of the Mauser K98k, serving as the German national standard target rifle. The description details its development history, including its predecessor, the DSM, and its evolution to better match the military Mauser pattern. It also highlights the SA's role in reorganizing shooting sports for military readiness during the Nazi era.

This video examines a Walther experimental hybrid pistol from the early 1930s, created to compete with the Colt Woodsman. Walther modified an Olympia target pistol by incorporating a Woodsman-style grip angle to test its effectiveness. Ultimately, Walther decided to stick with their original grip design, making this hybrid a historical dead end. The video highlights the differences in grip angles between the two popular pistols of the era and the experimental nature of firearm development.

This video examines a rare toolroom prototype of the Walther Olympia target pistol chambered in .32 ACP. Developed in the late 1930s, this unique firearm utilizes the frame of a standard 1936 pattern Olympia .22LR with modifications including a .32 caliber barrel, a heavier slide for increased mass, and a magazine adapted from the Walther PP. The project appears to have never progressed beyond this single sample, likely due to limited market demand for such a niche pistol and Walther's increasing focus on military production during that era.

This video dives into the CZ 38/39, a 1930s handgun that the creator suggests might be the least ergonomic ever designed. The description details the pistol's history, including its Czech designation as the vz.38 and its German designation as the P-39 or model 39 after Germany occupied Czechoslovakia during WWII. Production was taken over by the Germans but ceased relatively quickly due to their dissatisfaction with the design. The video also includes promotional links for various firearm-related companies.

This video examines the prototype CZ Model 38 rifle, a Czechoslovakian contender in the 1930s infantry rifle trials. It highlights the rifle's design, including its tilting bolt, short-stroke gas piston, and unique charging handle that mimics Mauser bolt actions. The description also touches upon its fixed 10-round magazine, its performance in trials, and its eventual replacement by designs that would lead to the vz.52. The video also references related firearms like the ZH-29 and CZ Model S.

This video showcases the Mauser Schnellfeuer, a rare full-automatic variant of the C96 pistol produced in the 1930s. The description highlights its production numbers, common sales destination in China, and its chambering in 7.63mm Mauser, capable of firing at 1120 rounds per minute with both 10 and 20-round detachable magazines. The slow-motion footage likely emphasizes the mechanical operation and firing characteristics of this historical firearm.