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Marvin · 10-17-2001, 08:16 AM

John,

Thanks for the comments! I have always felt that the German Army distribution for firearms was probably similar to the US in the basic make-up, and the regular soldier or Officer who issued a Luger would not do anything to this equipment or he would be responsible to pay for it out of his pocket. If a German high ranking Officer did have a little money, and wanted a little extra on his sidearm, he may have some work done to it. But my thoughts about this, is that they were Military Officers and not gun collectors like Goring was, so they bought what they could afford or what was available.

During the war, the gun shops never had the quality pistols like Lugers available. The Walther PP & PPK was so popular, and the supply on the commercial market was so low, that they had to wait many months for one to arrive. The German gun shops sold anything they could get their hands on, and the buyers were glad to get them.

By the way, I found a new copy of "Kreighoff Parabellum" and it should arrive at the house this week. I can't wait to read it!

Marvin

10-17-2001, 08:16 AM	#13
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hi John..! John, Thanks for the comments! I have always felt that the German Army distribution for firearms was probably similar to the US in the basic make-up, and the regular soldier or Officer who issued a Luger would not do anything to this equipment or he would be responsible to pay for it out of his pocket. If a German high ranking Officer did have a little money, and wanted a little extra on his sidearm, he may have some work done to it. But my thoughts about this, is that they were Military Officers and not gun collectors like Goring was, so they bought what they could afford or what was available. During the war, the gun shops never had the quality pistols like Lugers available. The Walther PP & PPK was so popular, and the supply on the commercial market was so low, that they had to wait many months for one to arrive. The German gun shops sold anything they could get their hands on, and the buyers were glad to get them. By the way, I found a new copy of "Kreighoff Parabellum" and it should arrive at the house this week. I can't wait to read it! Marvin