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Edward Tinker · 05-24-2012, 02:12 PM

The german gov't wanted a fallback in case of war or other issues, so they said that to make a contract with DWM they were allowed to make lugers at Erfurt; just like the US said to Colt for the 1911, that Springfield would make 1911's.

Ed

05-24-2012, 02:12 PM	#9
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,987 Thanks: 2,083 Thanked 4,604 Times in 2,128 Posts	The german gov't wanted a fallback in case of war or other issues, so they said that to make a contract with DWM they were allowed to make lugers at Erfurt; just like the US said to Colt for the 1911, that Springfield would make 1911's. Ed