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
Weight 7.5 pounds
Length 42"
Barrel length 25.625"
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. In the event that a pilot was shot down it was intended to be used 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

  1. ↑ Kokalis, Peter (May 10, 2009). "Luftwaffe Drilling". Shotgun News. pp. 26–30.
  2. ↑ Fjestad, S.P. (2009). Blue Book of Gun Values 2009. Blue Book Publications. p. 1318. ISBN 1-886768-87-0.
  • 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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