Tom A. and G. van Vlimmeren,
Thank you for replying - I hadn't seen any reference to Lugers used during the Boer War either but I wanted to make sure.
I guess what I'm trying to get at is when was the first time a Luger was used "in anger?" The Germans were busy colonizing Africa at the beginning of the 20th Century and had their fair share of conflicts:
- the "Hottentot" uprising in SW Africa - 1903-1908
- the Insurrection in Cameroon 1904-1905
-the Maji Maji Uprising in East Africa 1905
There were quite a few German colonizers going to Africa at that time that could have brought along their Pistole Parabellum. These conflicts are a little more difficult to find photos of, however.
John
By the way - terrific old photos/post cards!
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