German Auto's

[sdmark777]

I collect Lugers, but other firearms and militaria as well. Seems only natural that if you collect Lugers, you collect or at least appreciate other German automatics as well. So in my hunt for Lugers I have acquired a few other German automatics along the way.

First up, a little PPK. Early edition (1936) with 90 degree safety. All matching and original finish. A nice, clean example.

[calibrator]

When I saw "German Autos" I thought of this. Worked here for 12 yrs. All the cars you see here likely have an engine I totally re-machined and assembled, as well as many transmissions and rear axles.

I can now explain why the Germans lost WWII. All of the equipment they had was artistically over-engineered. The shear amount of special tools needed for service meant that bug-out leaving those behind made working on repairs impossible.

Not trying to highjack a thread, just thought if nothing else, ... you'd get to look at a pretty woman in action;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEgI...nkq4Q&index=33

[sdmark777]

Next up is another early PPK with 90 degree safety. This one made in 1935. Complete rig with holster, finger extension mag and regular flat bottom mag. Oh ya, it is an RZM marked PPK! All original finish etc. Has some wear, but still in nice condition. My understanding is these RZM marked PPK's were sometimes issued as awards to good party members or purchased by NSDAP members.

[sdmark777]

The RZM stands for Reichszuegmeisterei. This was the National Quartermaster's Office of the Nazi Party. It controlled and standardized the manufacturing, quality and pricing of all Nazi Uniforms, Insignia, daggers and party equipment.