Guns – RJK Ventures LLC

Spanish Astra Model 300

by RJK Ventures July 05, 2021

Most collectors recognize the Astra 300 by its unique tubular shape and finely checkered hardwood grips. Many thousands were “bring backs” by returning U.S. servicemen from WWII.

Posted in 9mm, 9x23 mm Largo, Astra, Astra 400, Astra 600, Old Guns, WW2, WWII

CMP M1911A1 – The Luck of the Draw

by RJK Ventures August 04, 2019

After eight months of crickets, the phone call came. Two days after paying by credit card, the Service Grade M1911A1 showed up at the local FFL01. It was good condition WWII era M1911A1 with a Colt frame and Union Switch & Signal slide.

Posted in 1911, C&R, CMP, Colt, WWII

Ceská Zbrojovka Model 27 - CZ27

by RJK Ventures April 25, 2019

The CZ27s went primarily to the German Army, but pistols were produced for the Kriegsmarine, Police, and a small number for commercial / non‑military use.

In March 1939, Hitler’s forces invaded and occupied Czechoslovakia. The Strakonice arms factory was under control of the Germans and to supply several types of arms to the German war machine, including the CZ27. By 1941, small arms production shifted into high gear.

Posted in C&R, CZ, CZ27, Old Guns, WWII

Walther - The Early Years Models 1 - 9

by RJK Ventures April 14, 2019

This web site located here is dedicated to the early Walther pistols from the early 1900's with the model 1 patent being filed on August 07, 1909 though the model 9 that was in production in the WW2 era.

Posted in Old Guns, P38, PPK, Walther, Walther model 1, Walther model 2, Walther model 3, Walther model 4, Walther model 5, Walther model 6, Walther model 7, Walther model 8, Walther model 9, WW1, WW2, WWI, Zella-Mehlis

Norwegian POLITI Pistols – Collectible or Defaced?

by RJK Ventures March 16, 2019

Have you ever seen a WWI / WWII era 7.65 mm pistol with this kind of marking on the slide? If so, it indicates post‑WWII use by the Norwegian Police.

Posted in 7.65 mm, AK, AR10, AR15, Astra, Astra 400, C&R, Coupler, Display, Magazine, Norwegian, Review, Safe, WWII

Astra 600 – Second Service Life

by RJK Ventures March 09, 2019

The redesigned Astra 600 used 9x19 mm ammo, compared to the Astra 400 which used 9x23 mm Largo, unique to Spanish arms. These Astras are displayed on an Armory Racks® 4-Gun rack.

Posted in 9x23 mm Largo, Astra, Astra 400, Astra 600, C&R, Review, WWII

Mauser P.08 and P.38 - 1942

by RJK Ventures February 23, 2019

Designed by Georg Luger, the Luger pistol is without a doubt, one of the most recognizable handguns worldwide. There were over 3.5 million made with the major manufacturers being DWM (Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken), Erfurt, and Mauser. Most all were made from pre-WWI through 1942, with less than 25,000 made after WWII.

Posted in 9mm, C&R, Display, Luger, P38, WWII

WWII Spreewerk P.38s from 1945

by RJK Ventures January 24, 2019

Designed by Walther, the P.38 was a replacement for the iconic P.08 Luger, which was costly and time-consuming to produce. When WWII broke out the ...

Posted in 6 Gun Armory Rack, C&R, P38, Spreewerk, Walther, WW2, WWII