Tom, I have NEVER so enjoyed German Military firearm videos as much as I enjoy these that you put out...And I made my first purchase from you last week, and just got it in...and I am VERY satisfied,..You are a WEALTH of information....Keep the videos coming!
A great, great history lesson on Walther pistols in war times and post war times. Picked up some valuable info on my two VOPO pistols, mismatched Luger P-08 and a East German Police mismatched P-38. This gentleman has some deep knowledge on Luger, Walther, and P-38 pistols. Being a student of firearms history I appreciated this man willingly share his years of acquired knowledge with the viewing audience, for myself, the P-38. Many thanks to this gentleman for posting a "real" valuable and important history lesson on the Walther Company itself.
"Forget about the MG34, by the way ...... that's just something we have laying around here ...." Priceless! 😂🤣😂 Yet another fascinating video. Thank you!
I have a Makarov made in the Ernst Thalmann factory in the 60's. I knew he was a communist, but I did not know it was the old Walther factory. Very interesting video.
I think the original title of the movie/TV flick is "Tannbach" and the town excists to-day. Very moving part when the wall came down, and people could just now wawe to each other, that they were not able to do since 1961. made me cry. I was drafted on 1.7. 1961. (full alert that saturday - live ammo distributed) so I saw the wall go up, and in 1989 come down. I live close to the german/danish border, and that border is now CLOSED for ordinary travellers.
ailawys glad to hit the like buttom on everything you do, at 7:46 the sargent at the table full of stg mp44's is trying to figure out how many he can get in his duffle bag before the colonel steals everything. {humor}
This is weird... I had a green squirt gun that looked like this when I was a kid. Until now, I've never seen one like it again. Now I've seen the real thing, and got a history lesson with it.
#920 P38 My everyday carry, best shooting pistol I've got but hate the mag release. I practice dropping the mag and reloading but it is not easy... I doubt it was though of when these were built. They figure 8 rounds was enough to get you out of any situation. great video thanks for posting.
I thought it was a better design than the Luger mag release. Imagine you are standing in a few inches of water in a trench in Flanders. You push the mag release button on your 45 Colt or your Erfurt or DWM P.08-- and it drops with a splash and now you have in your hand a very expensive rock. With the P.38 the mag stays in your hand.
I have asked you in the past....so this is my second request.......could you please make a video on walther ppk brocade holster. I think everybody would really enjoy it , since it was so rare. Thanks in advance.
Hi need some here, i have a p-38-k and its from the early 60's. What i realised was, its has 3 sights on, one on the barrel tjen on on the bridge and rear. Been cleaning it no problem, but what is the problem is that to clean from the inner os the firing pin, its not the same design and the p-38 from ww2. If ya know have any info how to strip that model p-38-k, ill be greatful. I srtipped the who weapen its just the same apart from the internal housing of the spring. What i found weird is that there is not alot of videos of the p38-k.. hope i hear from you
During an exercise in Germany in 1971 I saw a new type of the P 38. It was far lighter than the World War model. I believe that to day the Germans have another model like we in Denmark changed the SIG for the G,lock.
My dad recently purchased a p38 from the veteran owner that brought it home. No g.i paper work but the vet furnished a hand written note that describes his unit where and date it came into his possession. Scored during the battle of the bulge from a pow. I'm no stranger to military weapons. The patina shows alot of typical grunt carry wear. Lots of evidence of daily inspection and field clean. The type you see on a weapon someone bet their life on and high round count. The patina has obviously not been disturbed by post war cleaning error. Looks like a GI just snatched it out of a German holster and thrust it into his cargo pocket. Then kicked Jerry in the butt and pointed him to the rear. Any suggested links on deciphering this p38 and it's equipment?
I have just found your video...what a wealth of information. I have an Uln P38. After the Uln / DO. Serial number 038793. I have a hardshell case that is marked 12 -120-6169, B Meyer Gronau, underneath is small stamp 150
I have a Manurhin PP that was issued to an Austrian police force in great shape any value there? Also an August 44' Spreewerk P38 all matching in very nice condition, I don't think its re-blued because the matching locking block is still in the white. I know these would be low end for collectors but I'm just a gun lover that shoots them, still I'm old and wonder about value for my children's sake.
@@thomaswhiteman4261 Thank you for the response Thomas, I'm hooked on your videos, and the respect that you have for weapons and the beauty that they have in their form. The information you gave will be helpful and thank you again.
I just inherited a cyq. Can't wait to shoot it. What are the three proofmarks on the side? On mine they are quite small but the furthest right one is the waffen eagle.
"Spreewerk" sounds like "SCHPRAYVERK" in English, dude. And "Thallman" sounds like "TAAALLMAAN." Further, they are not "milling marks" on the P38 magazines. They are "grinding marks." I'd guess that folding the metal thus and such was not nearly a precise manufacturing operation waaay back when, so I suspect it would have been necessary from time to time to reduce the width of the finished mag to specs by carefully grinding them on a great big abrasive disc. That is what the tool marks look like. This is, again, a guess, but an educated one. I have such a platform disc grinder. Hey! I like your stuff. Just trying to inject a bit more reality here.
ok ill completely ignore the mg35 basking in the dappled sunlight ...............................are you kidding, thats like trying to ignore thor sitting at the coffe table eating scones ?
Fascinating video when everyone is learning something new right along with you.
Tom, I have NEVER so enjoyed German Military firearm videos as much as I enjoy these that you put out...And I made my first purchase from you last week, and just got it in...and I am VERY satisfied,..You are a WEALTH of information....Keep the videos coming!
A great, great history lesson on Walther pistols in war times and post war times. Picked up some valuable info on my two VOPO pistols, mismatched Luger P-08 and a East German Police mismatched P-38. This gentleman has some deep knowledge on Luger, Walther, and P-38 pistols. Being a student of firearms history I appreciated this man willingly share his years of acquired knowledge with the viewing audience, for myself, the P-38. Many thanks to this gentleman for posting a "real" valuable and important history lesson on the Walther Company itself.
Excellent video. Thank you. I had never heard of that manufacturer. Keep them coming!
"Forget about the MG34, by the way ...... that's just something we have laying around here ...." Priceless! 😂🤣😂
Yet another fascinating video. Thank you!
I have a Makarov made in the Ernst Thalmann factory in the 60's. I knew he was a communist, but I did not know it was the old Walther factory. Very interesting video.
The German battalion of the International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War (1936 onward) was named after Ernst Thalmann
Also an island off the coast of Cuba is named after him. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Th%C3%A4lmann_Island
Nice man...
I always enjoy your video.
Thanks for posting.
Nice. . . I just subscribed! And a thumbs up!!!!
Very detailed historical content! Fantastic work! (and I say that with coming from Zella-Mehlis myself)
I think the original title of the movie/TV flick is "Tannbach" and the town excists to-day. Very moving part when the wall came down, and people could just now wawe to each other, that they were not able to do since 1961. made me cry. I was drafted on 1.7. 1961. (full alert that saturday - live ammo distributed) so I saw the wall go up, and in 1989 come down. I live close to the german/danish border, and that border is now CLOSED for ordinary travellers.
Reminds me of the dumpstore scene from "falling down". Wonder how many....
Never ever a dull Legacy moment 🤛🏼
The EG Thalman slide extractor cut is early first Walter generation cut. Interesting!
Gracias Tom, aprendí mucho!!!!
I always come here for the history lessons. Great content!
Dang... a bucket-list item. 😁
When might we see a Manhurin P08..? That'd be awesome.
Looks like a fine little weapon . I don’t think that was a cheap gun to make . Would love to own one but it would cost more than what my house cost .
ailawys glad to hit the like buttom on everything you do, at 7:46 the sargent at the table full of stg mp44's is trying to figure out how many he can get in his duffle bag before the colonel steals everything. {humor}
This is weird... I had a green squirt gun that looked like this when I was a kid. Until now, I've never seen one like it again. Now I've seen the real thing, and got a history lesson with it.
#920 P38 My everyday carry, best shooting pistol I've got but hate the mag release. I practice dropping the mag and reloading but it is not easy... I doubt it was though of when these were built. They figure 8 rounds was enough to get you out of any situation. great video thanks for posting.
I thought it was a better design than the Luger mag release. Imagine you are standing in a few inches of water in a trench in Flanders. You push the mag release button on your 45 Colt or your Erfurt or DWM P.08-- and it drops with a splash and now you have in your hand a very expensive rock. With the P.38 the mag stays in your hand.
@@profpudwickyou made an excellent point ! and a mag in hand is worth 100 in the water ;p
I have asked you in the past....so this is my second request.......could you please make a video on walther ppk brocade holster. I think everybody would really enjoy it , since it was so rare. Thanks in advance.
Thank you!!!
Hi need some here, i have a p-38-k and its from the early 60's. What i realised was, its has 3 sights on, one on the barrel tjen on on the bridge and rear. Been cleaning it no problem, but what is the problem is that to clean from the inner os the firing pin, its not the same design and the p-38 from ww2. If ya know have any info how to strip that model p-38-k, ill be greatful. I srtipped the who weapen its just the same apart from the internal housing of the spring. What i found weird is that there is not alot of videos of the p38-k.. hope i hear from you
P.38 barrel area “lip stick mark” = heat treat/hardening area. -Kelly
During an exercise in Germany in 1971 I saw a new type of the P 38. It was far lighter than the World War model. I believe that to day the Germans have another model like we in Denmark changed the SIG for the G,lock.
My dad recently purchased a p38 from the veteran owner that brought it home. No g.i paper work but the vet furnished a hand written note that describes his unit where and date it came into his possession.
Scored during the battle of the bulge from a pow. I'm no stranger to military weapons. The patina shows alot of typical grunt carry wear. Lots of evidence of daily inspection and field clean. The type you see on a weapon someone bet their life on and high round count.
The patina has obviously not been disturbed by post war cleaning error.
Looks like a GI just snatched it out of a German holster and thrust it into his cargo pocket. Then kicked Jerry in the butt and pointed him to the rear.
Any suggested links on deciphering this p38 and it's equipment?
man..when i saw that MG 34 i got excited for a second thinking it was a DLT-19 heavy blaster rifle
Nice teddy bear on the table.
I have just found your video...what a wealth of information. I have an Uln P38. After the Uln / DO. Serial number 038793. I have a hardshell case that is marked 12 -120-6169, B Meyer Gronau, underneath is small stamp 150
You sir have earned your PHD.
I have a Manurhin PP that was issued to an Austrian police force in great shape any value there? Also an August 44' Spreewerk P38 all matching in very nice condition, I don't think its re-blued because the matching locking block is still in the white. I know these would be low end for collectors but I'm just a gun lover that shoots them, still I'm old and wonder about value for my children's sake.
Sure. They both have value. The PP is probably retail value of $400-600. The Spreewerke
P38 is worth more. Likely in the $900 range
@@thomaswhiteman4261 Thank you for the response Thomas, I'm hooked on your videos, and the respect that you have for weapons and the beauty that they have in their form. The information you gave will be helpful and thank you again.
Shocking... Sounds too familiar today...
I just inherited a cyq. Can't wait to shoot it. What are the three proofmarks on the side? On mine they are quite small but the furthest right one is the waffen eagle.
dingo5208 those are the German Army acceptance marks .
"Spreewerk" sounds like "SCHPRAYVERK" in English, dude.
And "Thallman" sounds like "TAAALLMAAN."
Further, they are not "milling marks" on the P38 magazines. They are "grinding marks."
I'd guess that folding the metal thus and such was not nearly a precise manufacturing operation waaay back when, so I suspect it would have been necessary from time to time to reduce the width of the finished mag to specs by carefully grinding them on a great big abrasive disc. That is what the tool marks look like. This is, again, a guess, but an educated one. I have such a platform disc grinder.
Hey! I like your stuff. Just trying to inject a bit more reality here.
ok ill completely ignore the mg35 basking in the dappled sunlight ...............................are you kidding, thats like trying to ignore thor sitting at the coffe table eating scones ?
Tom, "O's" are letters. "0's" are numbers.
The brown shirts are just the german black and tans
check out Warning, War's Coming - th-cam.com/video/jsnDsEHzNDc/w-d-xo.html
I would rather take it home and shoot it to compare with my P1.
It's pronounced "Telman"
Yeah. I kind of figured i was saying it wrong. But thanks
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