M30 Luftwaffe Drilling
| 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 | |
| Mass | 7.5 pounds |
| Length | 42" |
| Barrel length | 25.625" |
| Cartridge | 9.3x74mmR, 12 or 16 Gauge[2] |
| Barrels | 3 |
| Action | Blitz lock system |
| Feed system | Manually loaded |
| Sights | Fixed |
The M30 Luftwaffe drilling 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 or 16 gauge shotgun barrels, and a 9.3x74mmR rifle barrel. They were manufactured by the German firm JP Sauer.
References
- ^ Kokalis, Peter (May 10, 2009). "Luftwaffe Drilling". Shotgun News. pp. 26–30.
- ^ Fjestad, S.P. (2009). Blue Book of Gun Values 2009. Blue Book Publications. p. 1318. ISBN 1886768870.
External links
- Sauer & Sohn M30 Drilling (Brazilian web site, with photos)