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Edward Tinker · 11-05-2007, 09:35 AM

And these were made in direct contravention of the Treaty of Versailles. By the treaty (and interpretation by the IIMK), the only manufacturer of P08's was Simson; so P08s were specifically made for commericial and police contracts, even if that is not where they "ended" up. Especially in 1920 and 1921, the german gov't was too weak and too poor to re-arm without it being obvious. Over the next 5-7 years they made guns more openingly for the military, but in 1921, I do not beleive they were made for the military AND sent there. I do believe they ended up there, but when the IIMK visited the major arms manufacturers (specifically DWM), I believe they would state they were only making pistols for commerical and police usage.

Ed

11-05-2007, 09:35 AM	#30
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	And these were made in direct contravention of the Treaty of Versailles. By the treaty (and interpretation by the IIMK), the only manufacturer of P08's was Simson; so P08s were specifically made for commericial and police contracts, even if that is not where they "ended" up. Especially in 1920 and 1921, the german gov't was too weak and too poor to re-arm without it being obvious. Over the next 5-7 years they made guns more openingly for the military, but in 1921, I do not beleive they were made for the military AND sent there. I do believe they ended up there, but when the IIMK visited the major arms manufacturers (specifically DWM), I believe they would state they were only making pistols for commerical and police usage. Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV