This video features a rare German 1883 Reichsrevolver, manufactured in 1894 at the Erfurt Arsenal, participating in a monthly BackUp Gun Match. The single-action, six-shot revolver is chambered in 10.6mm German Ordnance. The presenter highlights its adoption in 1883 by the German Empire, a shortened version of the 1879 model, and notes the unusual manual safety levers. These revolvers served as front-line German handguns until replaced by the Luger. The video also links to more detailed reviews of both the 1879 and 1883 Reichsrevolver models.
This video delves into the history and usage of the Luger P08 artillery variant, also known as the Lange Pistole 08 (lP08). Originally adopted in 1913 for field artillery troops, its compact size and pistol-caliber carbine design offered significant firepower. The video highlights its adoption by aviators before the widespread use of aerial machine guns and its crucial role with German Sturmtruppen in World War I. The development of the 32-round drum magazine in 1916 for these troops is emphasized. The lP08's legacy is primarily tied to the Great War, with limited use in subsequent decades.
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