ww2 pistol collection ( P-08 luger P-38 mauser 1911-A1 )

[dinodad32]

nice collection - you should shoot them. I just did a video on the Walther P-38. Tell me what you think. Dinodad32

[potctk]

I want that fucking luger...I want it badly...

[Sweet68Camaro]

@potctk hahaha Thanks for checking out my vid. I did a field strip video of the Luger. Check it out.

[ttestates]

One lucky son of a bitch! That's a dream collection!

[Sweet68Camaro]

@ttestates Thanks, I'm glad you liked them. I do consider myself lucky. My dad was happy to see that I would take great care of these, and enjoy them. Unlike stories where people got rid of there grandfathers bring backs because they "werent in to guns" What a shame.

[thebritishww2man]

Have you thought of restoring the holsters? Cool vid :D You said that your grandfarther was an MP so did he conferscate them off Airborne troops, or German prisoners or take them off dead Germans?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@thebritishww2man Naw, I'll keep the holsters the way they are. My Grandfather was a member of several airborne units in WW2. He got theese guns off German soldiers he killed or dissarming them after they surendered. It was finders keepers on the battlefield, but if a whole group mass surenderded. All weapons were collected. Where the guns went after that....I have no idea.

[sugerbear520]

very nice

[LilFrontman]

could you make a clean/oiling video for the Luger P.08

[Sweet68Camaro]

@LilFrontman Wow my first request! That sounds like a good idea. I'll do that. Thanks for watching.

[Wolfsblut7]

..and do not just pull the trigger to decock it,..if the firing pin hits no loaded cartridge it might break.

sorry for my bad english bro ;)

[Sweet68Camaro]

@Wolfsblut7 About the magazine springs being ruined? Well, those magazines have been loaded for about 65 years. So I'm pretty sure they are pretty worn out. And pulling the trigger on an empty chamber might damage something over time, but doing it once or twice I believe will be ok. Thanks for watching my vids.

[Wolfsblut7]

you should unload your clips....or you will ruin the spring ;)

[Ducttapeupurass]

Takes care of historical artifacts LIKE A BOSS knows where they came from LIKE A BOSS Grandpa was in the war LIKE A BOSS

[Sweet68Camaro]

@Ducttapeupurass leaves awesome comments LIKE A BOSS

[thebritishww2man]

With the "Baby Browning" who would actualy use these in the war? They're shorly to small to do any real damage to someone.

[Sweet68Camaro]

@thebritishww2man Im sure that Baby Browning was on an officer as a small side arm. We have a couple German officer dress daggers that were sent home to. But I havent found them yet. Im pretty sure my brother has them.

[eastwood396]

Nice Luger...I know you wanna keep it pristine but I'd shoot it, once in a while anyway. I assume you have a 68 camaro? Me too...now if I could only find a Luger!

[Sweet68Camaro]

@eastwood396 I'm planning to bring out the Luger, just dont have the time right now. Thanks for checking out the vid. And yes I do have a 68 Camaro. :)

[issenterprise1]

I LOVE THAT P38 JUST LOOKS SO COOL IN THE HANDS

[Sweet68Camaro]

@issenterprise1 Thanks.. Iv'e been trying to get to the range and video me shooting the P-38 and the P-08. I just havent had the time. Thanks for checking out my vids.

[issenterprise1]

@Sweet68Camaro no problem :)

[OMGAndyB]

@outdoorsman502 Bakelite was widely used for various pistol grips and other equipment plastic was used but no as much as the Bakelite.

[barfingjake]

@outdoorsman502

There was lots of plastic in World War II.

The M1911a1 started using plastic grip pieces in about mid 1941. The Walnut grips were eventually phased out. The Germans also used wood early on, but as for the P-38 and most of their other weapons, including both Walthers and even their 98k bayonets, the Germans used Bakelite. Plastic and Bakelite were very common. I had a person ask me why my WWII original 1911 had plastic grips on it, too. You would think it would all be walnut.

[Sweet68Camaro]

@outdoorsman502 If you are questioning what I said.... I wasnt sure about the gips on the "Baby Browning" So they could be plastic, or bakelight.

[TheSoldiersMind]

"and here's the original 80 year old ammo!" I would have the ammo in a different storage unit :|

[Sweet68Camaro]

@TheSoldiersMind I dont see a problem having old ammo in my safe. It is dry, room temprature and there is no way they will "go off". I like to think I make safe decisions when soring my firearms. Thanks for watching my vids and the comment.

[logictox]

Great collection, do you have capture paperwork for any of the guns?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@logictox No paperwork came with the guns, My gandfather just sent them home in a wooden box. My dad said there was a 1911-A1 in the box too. But when he got home and opened the box, it was gone. We belive that the army inspectors at the shipping station took it out. Because of that little sentence on the side of the gun. "Property of the U.S. Government" LOL

[madscotsman65]

hadle on the little pistal looks like bakerlight

[lamarbrog]

Interesting collection. What is the make of your P38? Walther, Mauser, or Spreewerk? What manufacture date?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@lamarbrog Thanks for checking out my videos. My P38 is stamped CYQ which means it was built in early 1943 at the Spreewerke factory. The bakelite grips are stamped 41

[lamarbrog]

@Sweet68Camaro Awesome, ours must be pretty close together. Mine was made February of 1943 at the Spreewerk factory. Serial number 78*a.

[fiftyhunnug]

double single action 1911?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@fiftyhunnug Yeah, I messed that up. Its a single action, semi-auto. My bad. Thanks for checking my vids out.

[thehotsixer]

You lucky bastard! You should shoot the Luger!

[Sweet68Camaro]

@thehotsixer Thanks bud. The next time I go the range, I'll bring it out, and I''ll make a vid.

[CSnakeV]

The Colt looks cool anyway :D.

Have you got the Majestic Mauser C96?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@CSnakeV You mean the "Broom handle"? I Actually almost bought one that was at an auction house. Then I realized that I probabbly wouldnt shoot it. So I used the money to buy ammo for my M1 Garand/1903A4, .45 and AR-15.

[CSnakeV]

@Sweet68Camaro 1:Why don`t shoot it, the mechanism was damaged?

2:Is ammo expensive, to spend (waste for me :P) some of the money in the ammo, it must be expensive.

[Sweet68Camaro]

@CSnakeV 1.The C96 looked pretty good. I just thought it make more sense to pick up some ammo on the guns I already own first. 2.Yes ammo gets expensive when buying a lot at one time.

[CSnakeV]

@Sweet68Camaro Okay.

[CSnakeV]

Fuck American or Russians, when it`s `bout Handguns, Germans are the Best.

[Sweet68Camaro]

@CSnakeV Great comment!! But you cant deny the pure man dropping power of the American .45. At close range, the 9mm will most likely go right thru you, while the larger .45 will put you on your ass.

[CSnakeV]

@Sweet68Camaro Yeah, I dont Deny the power of a .45 , in fact, it is more powerful than 9mm, but 9 mm looks like that can penetrate more (9 mm is smaller than .45, that is 11,45 mm, but 9mm has an curved head when .45 have it like it was cut off check an image and you will understand of what Im talking About) But i cant decide if i must choose a Colt m1911 or an Glock 18 (if im in a zombi apocalypsis) .45 is stronger, but carries less bullets per mag, 9mm penetrate more and carry more in the mag

[modrenwarefare]

hey i here the walther p38 replaced the luger p08 in the 1940's is that true and also which would you recomend the p38 or the p08

[Sweet68Camaro]

@modrenwarefare Yep you got that right. The p38 (1938) replaced the older p08 (1908). One main reason why, is that the p38 was easier to mass produce. As what one is better? I like shooting the p38 because it is a lot like a modern semi auto pistol. The p08 Luger is just a freaking bad ass. But the grip is thin and the togle action takes some getting used to. For shooting.. the p38. As a collector piece.. the p08.

[modrenwarefare]

@Sweet68Camaro thanks dude

[valleystylez1]

Are you selling those guns, bitch?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@valleystylez1 No, these arent for sale.

[CSnakeV]

@valleystylez1 I don`t think that he would sell them to someone who treats him bad.

[valleystylez1]

@CSnakeV threat? what threat? i call everyone "bitch", bitch!

[joey101446]

thanks for all your help



[joey101446]

ty very much for your quick reply i thankyou very much

i have one more question the numbers on my mauser all match except for the barrel what does that due to the value ?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@joey101446 Well I saw some 1943 p38s on line going for $700-$800. Those were numbers matching and in really nice condition (like mine) Now when a pistol was reurned to the armory after the war, or repaired during the the war, they just had the bad parts replaced. Such as the barrel. I dont know how much of a drop in value it would be, but that kind of thing is not unusual. But it is still a ww2 used pistol and you have that going for you.

[joey101446]

can you tell me the difference between a p-38 mauser 1943 and a p-38 walter 1943

thank you

[Sweet68Camaro]

@joey101446 Well there isnt really a difference in the two, just where they were made. The model P-38 was made in the Walther plant, the Mauser plant, and the Spreewerke plant. Mine came from the Spreewerke plant.

[Red9Man763]

hi nice pistols! Glad to see you have family heirlooms. Ok the >30 cal. luger round was actually the ORIGINAL round developed for the luger pistol. the german military was concerned it would not have enough stopping power, therefore were reluctant to adopt it. george luger noted that the cartridge case could be opened up to accomodate a larger bullet, hence 9mm luger .355 dia. further after ww1 the versailles treaty forbade germany from having army pistols greater than .30 cal.

[Sweet68Camaro]

@Red9Man763 Thanks for the comment, and the excelent knowledge.

[mr5890859355]

wow cool collection bro

[pizzacrazy1000]

nice p.38 

[Sweet68Camaro]

@pizzacrazy1000 Thanks bud. Usually people go nuts over the Luger (wich is freaking awesome) Glad to see the P-38 get some respect to. LOL

[SuperDankdrank]

awesome luger! your smart not to shoot that bad boy, just watch its retail value go up in time. 10/10 nice guns.

[willcitoman97]

beautiful luger! how does the p-08 compare the the 30 caliber luger?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@willcitoman97 I have never shot a 30 caliber luger. If it uses the .30 carbine round, the luger's grip would be biger from palm to fingers because that round is longer than the 9mm. Im just guessing cuz I never held one. It would be cool to try one out.

[xXLEVERACTION78Xx]

Next time saftey check the weapon or at least say u did cause u were pullin the triggers and pointed 1 at ur face. Also try not 2 "shake" the guns as much

[Sweet68Camaro]

@xXLEVERACTION78Xx Thanks for your concern. But like I said before in the comments below... All pistols are unloaded and if the mags are loaded, they arent in the pistols. Thanks for watching.

[mikethenascarfan]

the first pistol is a "colt" .25, shoots .25 acp

I really aprreciate your grandfathers service- it's really one of the most important war this country ever participated in

[Sweet68Camaro]

@mikethenascarfan Yes colt did design and make the first pistol in my video, But so did FN HERSTAL. that is why the original grips say FN. The colt ones naturally read COLT on their grips. Thanks for the comment. Go Jimmie Johnson!!

[mikethenascarfan]

@Sweet68Camaro yep, john browning designed the firearm- and since he had close relationships to both Fn and colt- they both manufactured the pistol- Go Dale Jr.!!

[Snikeniken]

@Sweet68Camaro My grandpa (who was not over seas during the war due to his age) had a baby browning. when he was a judge he kept it with him in the court room. Now my dad (who is thinking about becoming a judge) has it and takes it to work with him almost every day. we dont have the holster though. that thing looks real cool!

[Snikeniken]

@mikethenascarfan My dads is a .22

[mikethenascarfan]

@Snikeniken than it's probubly not an original

[DrakrSlyr]

that is really cool that you have the rare pistols

[Sweet68Camaro]

@DrakrSlyr Thanks. I just recently did some more research on them to add to the video. Some were older and more rare than I thought.

[MrZipMk12]

thoes pistols was made under ww2 or after ww2?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@MrZipMk12 All the pistols (except the 1911-A1) were made before WW2. During the war my grandfather "Aquired" them, and sent them home. Im glad you liked them.

[MrZipMk12]

@Sweet68Camaro Thanks my favorite is P38 :D but the SS model of P38 had black handgrib

[themaxus12]

@MrZipMk12 Their is no such thing as a SS p38. The grip color is just result of the time of manufacture and materials available.

[4lifeofcrips]

they USA made or original?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@4lifeofcrips These are all original German pistols (You can kind of make out the small German army proof marks on the side of the P38 and P08), but I believe the first little pistol was made in Belgium. The .45 at the end is newly manufactured, made by Springfield

[CBAERASSOTN]

How much is a Luger P08?

Does anyone know? I want one now...

[Teufelsnachbar667]

@CBAERASSOTN Depends on where you live and what your expectations are. You can get mismatch lugers for 600 $ or more. But realy good ones cost 1000 $ easy.

[mcrfuse]

"Mostly German officer bring backs." Was your grandfather a nazi or US? Both had paratroopers, no disrespect or anything.

[Sweet68Camaro]

@mcrfuse My grandfather was a U.S. Airborne M.P. (Military Police) during WW2. After removing wepons from German soldiers, he would keep some to send home. His unit jumped in to battles and also came in using gliders. I consider him a hero.

[mcrfuse]

@Sweet68Camaro Wow, that's some really neat stuff. Thank your Grandfather for doing his duty and helping our country.

[CasinAandC]

I am jealous! Do you have any other cool guns?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@CasinAandC Yes, I have a few other guns. Check my other videos.

[tjablonskism]

one more time . In this economy .U buy a house in Chicago for your collection.

[Sweet68Camaro]

@tjablonskism hahaha! Thanks for checking it out.

[tjablonskism]

men thos holsters worth fortune... seriousely

[987771]

nice collection dude =)

[Sweet68Camaro]

@987771 Thanks bud

[huzaifah971]

is it 1/6 model gun??

[Sweet68Camaro]

@huzaifah971 Nope, All the pistols are 100% real.

[SuprizedMousey]

Well...

If i was a criminal i would not like to burgle your house



[checchia]

Your grandfather was a smart guy! :)

[Bandanabandito1]

Id love to have the luger! (is it for sale? Lol)

But GREAT Collection!

[Sweet68Camaro]

@Bandanabandito1 Haha. Not for sale. :)

[derBerti1976]

Lucky You!

My Grandfather lost his Thumb in Russia, and yours is sending the German Armory to Your Family...

Maybe this couldt be the Reason that we lost the War, because our Weaponry was sent away ;)

[Sweet68Camaro]

@derBerti1976 Maybe the reason sent them home was because they are freaking awesome!!

[derBerti1976]

@Sweet68Camaro

i agree, have some in my Safe ;)

[nick097]

so those first 4 guns ur grandpa sent hoem from the war??

[Sweet68Camaro]

@nick097 Yep, all the pistols except the last one (1911-A1) were sent home by my grandfather. Also in the box that he sent them home in, was the original cleaning rod for his .45 pistol.

[nick097]

@Sweet68Camaro that is SIICKK!!!!!! your a lucky man you have some amazing history in your home as well as a war hero for a grandfather....

[Sweet68Camaro]

@nick097 Thanks bud. He died before I was born. From what my dad told me, He was a badass!! He was a member of the 101st, 82nd, 17th and 18th Airborne units. His Military police (M.P.) unit would jump into action with the regular infantry. He also came in using gliders.

[NeverSayDie70]

it dosent hurt them to be fired so do it!! nice vid

[hnobleh]

If you value your weapons as much as you seem to, please do not bump them with the magazines. It may not seem like much, every little clink of steel-on-steel causes some minute damage that adds up over time. Please take care of them! They are beautiful, functional and priceless. Thanks for showing them.

[USMC17751]

NEVER AIM THE WEAPONS TWORDS YOUR FACE!!!

[Sweet68Camaro]

@USMC17751 Bro, relax. All the weapons are unloaded. And if the mags are loaded, they arent in the pistols. Im not an idiot. Thank you for watching my video.

[USMC17751]

@Sweet68Camaro Yea, but ive got to give you credit those are some nice pistols. I had an uncle in the Marines and he fought on the island of Saipan and he found an japanese officers sword and it was passed down and now i have it, it is still in perfect conditon and still exetremely sharp.

[Sweet68Camaro]

@USMC17751 WoW that sword sounds amazing!! Its great its still in your family. If you havent yet, you should show it on Youtube.

[USMC17751]

@Sweet68Camaro I'll try Dont have a camera and plus the sword is in one of our boxes in the basement in the box of old war letters from various family members so im gonna have to do some digging.

[TheUSMarine5]

Love the luger........ my grandpa was in the 101st Airborne G company but he was my great grandfather so he died befo i could talk to him....... I need to ask my grandma if he has any items if so my great uncle whould have them who im not in touch with.....

[Sweet68Camaro]

@TheUSMarine5 It wouldnt hurt to ask... During the war and more tawards end, alot of  guys sent stuff home. Hopefully there might be something stored somewhere. You never know.

[GibsonHenry22]

I envy your pistol and rifle collection i hope to someday get a luger and 1911 but do you know the price range for any of the two

[Sweet68Camaro]

@GibsonHenry22 Thanks for the comment. The Springfield 1911-A1 cost me $630 plus shipping and transfer fee. The model number is PW9108LP It's the Parkerized version, they have a nickle version too. The Luger? Well, I would have to guess the one in my condition would cost between $1000 an $1500.

[FiresprayXL]

Alll extremely beautiful guns I wish I had them :( your very lucky to have them

[Sweet68Camaro]

@FiresprayXL Thanks bud, I AM lucky to have theese. Thanks to my grandfather. WW2 Airborne 82nd 101st M.P. unit

[GibsonHenry22]

That is a beautiful Luger but whats the point of having it besides sentimental value if your not going to shoot it and unless you take crappy care of it its probably not going to blow up on you

[Sweet68Camaro]

@GibsonHenry22 Yea I see what your saying. The luger wont blow up, and I take good care of it. Buuuuuut having one that was in the war and numbers matching, just seems wrong to put a couple hundred rounds thru it. I have other guns to shoot so I'll let this one rest for awhile. Thanks for the comment!!

[germanic9247]

how the heck did you get that little brownie pistol

[Sweet68Camaro]

@germanic9247 HaHa. Like I said, My grandfather aquired all these during WW2. He was an MP( Military Police)

[pcarfan944]

*Very* nice strawed Luger.. what's the chamber date?

[Sweet68Camaro]

@pcarfan944 The date on the top of the frame is 1937. With another marking of S/42 on the action.

[TheGermanMarines]

man... AWESOME! last three are my fav

[Sweet68Camaro]

@TheGermanMarines Thanks bud

[TheGermanMarines]

man... AWESOME! 

[mario3311991]

Those are major collectables. Never get rid of those. You will never find those kind of fire arms around.

[Sweet68Camaro]

@mario3311991 I will be keeping theese for a long time. You might see theese guns for sale at gun shows, but mine have a personal history. Wich make them even more valuble to me.

[neuroleptika]

A friend of mine had the sam one as the first you showed...the small one. I live in Sweden. I used to play with it as a toy when I was i child, not loaded of course...it was real hard on the trigger, I could barely shoot it off, the safetymechanism was damn stiff.

[fangthefeared]

p08 <3

[Apolto3000]

i love ur collection and i'm happy ur prized possesion is the luger. my favorite guns are lugers! my uncle has 2 lugers from 1915 and 1917 and they are awesome and never jammed once. Oh and one question, wich do u prefer a luger or P38? and once again great video

[Sweet68Camaro]

@Apolto3000 Thanks for the comment, If it wasnt for Youtube, They would be sitting in my safe where nobody could see them. Now I would say I like the look of the luger better, but the function of the P-38. Thats just my opinion. A word of warning. Dont carry a Luger with a round in the chamber. Ive seen videos of them going off when smacked on the side. ouch!

[Dassault354]

that's well and truly an awsome collection, it's great that you know where they all came from too, and that your country allows you to keep them live, here in the uk all pistols have to be deactivated, it ruins a piece of history :(

[Sweet68Camaro]

@Dassault354 Thanks for the comment. I had no idea the UK did that to the pistols. Thats a shame. All of the german pistols and holsters were sent home in one box, and the bullets and magazines were sent in another. As a hunter, My grandfather knew the value of guns. He also sent home olive green parachute silk so his wife could sew it onto his jackets to act as camoflage when he went duck hunting when he came home. :)

[batkins852]

thats a awesome collectionman

[Sweet68Camaro]

@batkins852 Thanks for the comment!! Check out my other vid of my WW2 rifles.

[greeting12345]

Awesome

[Sweet68Camaro]

@greeting12345 Thanks! Check out my other vid of ww2 rifles.

[greeting12345]

@Sweet68Camaro Sure will and i'll subscribe to. Great videos!

[Ervin651]

Awesome collection! Exuse me for asking but the last one, the 1911-A1 I believe, how much would something like that cost me? I need this ha,ha

[rzpaintball]

you should purchase extra mags so you can enjoy them.

[x2mike2x]

Very nice collection. You might want to say something about safety. I'm sure you knew they were all empty, but the way you were flipping them and putting your finger on the triggers may look dangerous and you don't know who is watching these videos. The only other thing is that 1911's are single action. (double action would mean that pulling the trigger raises and drops the hammer).

Great video. Thanks for sharing!

[Sweet68Camaro]

@x2mike2x You are correct on the 1911 being single action. I also have a Ruger superblackhawk. Wich is a single action revolver having to pull the hammer down every shot. While with the .45, the slide throws the hammer back for you after the first shot. So you can see why I made the mistake. Also I am very safe with my fire arms. and yes I made sure to check each pistol to make sure they were clear and unloaded.

[SStotenkopfgruppen]

oye its mauser not mouser but nice pistols

[Sweet68Camaro]

@SStotenkopfgruppen Thanks, I was in a hurry and misspelled. But I fixed it.