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lugerholsterrepair · 06-22-2012, 11:15 AM

But I'm curious as to what the Torpedo Division would have to do with sidearms???

Lugers were issued to most Naval vessals. Even Submarines..They were used for various reasons but boarding parties or shore duty such as obtaining fresh water on shore. Anytime a small party left the boat and needed arms.

Norme · 06-22-2012, 11:43 AM

Hi Jerry, The Torpedo Divisions acted most of the time much as our Coast Guard does. They were constantly stopping and searching neutral vessels and they, more than any other branch of the service, were constantly sending out boarding parties. Despite the small size of these boats, they were allocated 30 P04s each, due to space restrictions no rifles could be carried. Regards, Norm

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06-22-2012, 11:43 AM	#2
Norme Always A Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,417 Thanks: 226 Thanked 2,607 Times in 933 Posts	Hi Jerry, The Torpedo Divisions acted most of the time much as our Coast Guard does. They were constantly stopping and searching neutral vessels and they, more than any other branch of the service, were constantly sending out boarding parties. Despite the small size of these boats, they were allocated 30 P04s each, due to space restrictions no rifles could be carried. Regards, Norm