When were loading tools issued?

Lugerdoc · 12-09-2004, 10:59 AM

To the best of my knowledge, the lugers were shipped by the manufacturer to military ordnance depots in wood or metal cases (depending on the period) and then issued to units in lots. Since they also came with a spare mag, I suspect that the waffenamped loading tools were also enclosed. Holsters on the other hand were sent to clothing depots when new and probably issued to individuals like uniforms. Once the fighting started, I would guess that most units, at least at the Batallion or Regimental level, had their own stash of recycled uniforms & holsters with tools enclosed, to issue as replacements. Perhaps a current German military vet can tells us the procedure today, as I doubt that it's changed much since WW2. TH

12-09-2004, 10:59 AM	#5
Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 737 Times in 484 Posts	To the best of my knowledge, the lugers were shipped by the manufacturer to military ordnance depots in wood or metal cases (depending on the period) and then issued to units in lots. Since they also came with a spare mag, I suspect that the waffenamped loading tools were also enclosed. Holsters on the other hand were sent to clothing depots when new and probably issued to individuals like uniforms. Once the fighting started, I would guess that most units, at least at the Batallion or Regimental level, had their own stash of recycled uniforms & holsters with tools enclosed, to issue as replacements. Perhaps a current German military vet can tells us the procedure today, as I doubt that it's changed much since WW2. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net