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M30 Luftwaffe drilling
Say what you will about Old Fat Hermann Goering & he deserves every bit of it!
Rest in Hell old boy!
He did try and take care of his pilots. But as you can guess due to its cost and wartime shortages. Not too many of these excellent guns were issued out to the Grunts.
Most of them becoming booty that was brought home by the GI’s & Tommy’s of WWII.
| M30 Luftwaffe Drilling[1] | |
|---|---|
| Type | Combination rifle/shotgun |
| Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
| Service history | |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sauer & Sohn |
| Produced | 1941–1942 |
| No. built | 2,456 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 7.5 pounds |
| Length | 42″ |
| Barrel length | 25.625″ |
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| Cartridge | 9.3x74mmR, 12 Gauge[2] |
| Barrels | 3 |
| Action | Blitz lock system |
| Feed system | Manually loaded |
| Sights | Fixed |
The M30 Luftwaffe drilling (“triple”) was a survival weapon issued to Luftwaffe pilots during World War II. It was intended to be used in the event that a pilot was shot down, for defense and for hunting game to stay alive until rescue.
For maximum versatility the M30 featured two 12 gauge shotgun barrels, and a 9.3x74mmR rifle barrel. They were manufactured by the German firm JP Sauer.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- Jump up^ Kokalis, Peter (May 10, 2009). “Luftwaffe Drilling”. Shotgun News. pp. 26–30.
- Jump up^ Fjestad, S.P. (2009). Blue Book of Gun Values 2009. Blue Book Publications. p. 1318. ISBN 1-886768-87-0.
External links[edit]
- Sauer & Sohn M30 Drilling (Brazilian web site, with photos)
- “Luftwaffe Drilling and US M6 Survival Rifle at RIA”. Forgotten Weapons (YouTube). 2014-09-08.
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Paladin Press closing
Longtime gun publisher Paladin Press closing after nearly 50 years
“Once described as being a product of the “most dangerous publisher in the world,” the Colorado-based media house and distributor is closing its doors at the end of the year.
As noted on the company’s website, Paladin is shuttering following the death earlier this year of their co-founder and publisher, Peder Lund, and is selling off remaining inventory at greatly reduced prices. Over the decades, Paladin has marketed 800 how-to books and videos on topics like self-defense, firearms, martial arts, and survival as part of its Professional Action Library.
“There will be no more books or videos sold after November 29, 2017,” the company’s website says. “We are incredibly grateful to all of our amazing customers and authors for their continued loyalty and support over the decades.”
According to a company history, Lund began operations in 1970 as Panther Publications in conjunction with Robert K. Brown, who later left the group in 1975 to found Soldier of Fortune magazine.
Changing to Paladin Press: “Lund and Brown were convinced there was a market for books on specialized military and action/adventure topics. Both men also firmly believed that the First Amendment guaranteed Americans the right to read about whatever subjects they desired, and this became the cornerstone of Paladin’s publishing philosophy.”
http://www.guns.com/2017/11/06/paladin-press-closing-after-nearly-50-years
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Maverick Arms recall
Maverick Hunter™ O/U Recall
Maverick Arms, Inc. Product Safety Warning and Recall Notice
Description of Issue
Maverick Arms has discovered that a small number of Maverick Hunter™ Over/Under 12-gauge shotguns (SKU 75445) have been marked incorrectly. The chamber marking indicates that these shotguns are chambered for 3 ½” shells, however, the chambers are manufactured for 2 ¾” and 3” shells.
All Maverick Hunter™ shotguns are manufactured with 3” chambers, not 3 ½” chambers. Firing 3 ½” shot shells through these shotguns may cause an increase in chamber pressure, which may result in damage to your shotgun and/or severe personal injury if a barrel should rupture as a result of excess pressure.
How to Determine if Your Maverick Over/Under is Affected
Each Maverick Hunter™ shotgun is marked with a chamber designation on the right side of the barrel, just below the safety warning. If your shotgun marking reads “12 Ga 3 ½” Maverick Hunter” then your shotgun IS affected by this recall.
Discontinue use of this shotgun and immediately follow the instructions provided below.
Note that only a small number of SKU 75445 shotguns are affected. No other Maverick or Mossberg models are affected by this Safety Warning or Recall Notice.
What to Do If Your Shotgun is Affected
DO NOT fire 3 ½” shot shells through your Maverick Hunter™ Over/Under shotgun.
Please call the Product Service Center at (800) 363-3555 between the hours of 8:00 AM – 4:30PM EST or email us at service@mossberg.com to confirm that your shotgun is covered by this recall.
If your shotgun is covered by this recall, Maverick Arms will provide a prepaid shipping label for your current shotgun, for return to an authorized Maverick Service Center.=
Once we receive your shotgun, Maverick will provide a free replacement shotgun of the same model and type (SKU 75445).
If you have already sold or otherwise disposed of your Maverick Hunter shotgun, we request that you immediately provide us with the contact information of the purchaser so that we may contact them directly and provide information about this recall.
Questions
For questions about this safety warning and product recall, or to confirm if your shotgun is affected by this recall, please contact the Product Service Center at (800) 363-3555.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that this recall may cause, and we thank you for your patience, cooperation and support for the effort to better serve our customers.
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S&W Bad news
Smith & Wesson lays off 180 temporary employees
Smith and Wesson has more than 1,700 full-time employees
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Smith & Wesson is the largest manufacturing employer in the City of Springfield.
Vice President of Investor Relations Elizabeth Sharp confirmed for us that the company laid off 180 temporary employees earlier this week.
Sharp told 22News all of those employees had worked at their Springfield headquarters.
As for the reason behind the layoffs, she said they had to “adjust their production levels” to meet business requirements. That would seem to indicate they are making and selling fewer firearms.
Sharp sent 22News a statement that reads, in part, “While this difficult decision unfortunately impacts our temporary personnel, it allows us to avoid employee layoffs.”
Smith and Wesson has more than 1,700 full-time employees according to their annual report.
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WINCHESTER – MODEL 1895
Beautiful Engraved Deluxe Winchester 1895 .405 Win.
Made in 1915
I am just awe struck by the beauty of the wood on this piece. Obviously this was made for somebody with very deep pockets!
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I hope that you like these! Oh and Chuck please do not take offense okay?
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