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Unread 10-20-2007, 02:55 PM   #4
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For those interested..
ww2 P08 and p38's (including the crappy post war P38's made for our army) saw service as guard sidearms even in the 90s. As G. van Vlimmeren stated, most where faded out within the 80's.
However, we also had the Kongsberg Colt 1911 that was more common until the Glock where issued.
The machineguns are actually still in service within the homeguard. It's not that different from the HK MG3 wich is the standard MG in the norwegian army.
The K98 rifle, saw 'service' until the 80's as well. But as a rifle issued to the homeguard. Stored away in private homes.. but naturly most common since the late 60's has been the HK A3 assult rifle known as AG3 here. Most of it made by Kongsberg on contract.. damn good rifle.. under replacement today.
I have had the 'pleasure' to have all above as a sidearm back when I was working in the military + some stuff..

I have 10-15 of these web converted holsters on my attic.. send me a PM if anyone is interested. All with original german marking and without post war norwegian markings.
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