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Unread 08-03-2009, 11:01 PM   #4
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There are many rumours and misconceptions about lugers. One of the most pervasive is that special lugers were issued to officers; especailly when a dealer finds a nickle or chrome plated one; then you hear how its an officers model or navy model.

Neither is true...


Ed

(but its something commonly beleived by many folks, so no reason to "out" your dad too hard or at all )
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