M30 Luftwaffe drilling
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M30 Luftwaffe Drilling[1] | |
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Type | Combination rifle/shotgun |
Place of origin | Nazi Germany |
Service history | |
Wars | World War II |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Sauer & Sohn |
Produced | 1941-1942 |
Number 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
References
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External links
- Sauer & Sohn M30 Drilling (Brazilian web site, with photos)