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Originally Posted by Ron Wood
I would say that they are M2 not navy Lugers. I know that some of the navy holsters with the attached shoulder strap were made for the 120mm barrel length (I have one) so I do believe that some portion of the 1908 M2 Lugers were transferred to the Navy for marine/ground assault units. Just my opinion, no documented evidence other than photos and holsters.
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That could very well be (the holsters in the pictures do indeed look too long for the navy lugers). But I fail to see the reason why they would equip themselves with army models in a different caliber than their own pistols. It would make sense for logistic reasons since they were operating with the army, but the rifles/carbines that can be seen in the hands of sailors are kropatscheks. The army was using the Mauser-Vergueiro by then. So ammunition compatibility doesn't seem to be the issue.
It's frustrating to say the least.
And I'm getting off my own topic.
And found another picture.
