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Edward Tinker · 02-21-2004, 07:40 PM

I would take a guess that "some" soldier didn't like the hold-open, for whatever reason and filed it?

I have seen many instances of a trained armorer, or veterinarian or doctor give advice, but the guy in the trench listens to the back-yard lawyer. My point is, that it is very possible that some WW1 vet told his son, grandson, or neighbors kid that those damn hold-opens will get you killed, and so junior filed it down.

No way to scan in this gun or take a picture George?

Ed

02-21-2004, 07:40 PM	#6
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	I would take a guess that "some" soldier didn't like the hold-open, for whatever reason and filed it? I have seen many instances of a trained armorer, or veterinarian or doctor give advice, but the guy in the trench listens to the back-yard lawyer. My point is, that it is very possible that some WW1 vet told his son, grandson, or neighbors kid that those damn hold-opens will get you killed, and so junior filed it down. No way to scan in this gun or take a picture George? 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