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John -Melb · 10-10-2004, 05:31 AM

I've seen all manner of firearms from this time frame wearing the D^D, two of the more commone types seem to be .32 Autos (usually ex-bank issue) and M92 32/20 Winchesters, a common sporting rifle at the time. Most of these two types were no doubt issued to the Volunteer Defence Corps.

At the time,(around 42-43) many VDC soldiers were equipped with the .310 Martini Cadet!

My understanding is that most of the Lugers issued were First War trophies that had been handed in during 1940, Thousands of .303's in private hands, were also handed in at this time.

My understanding is that from about late 1943, many P08's on VDC issue were withdrawn for issue to various "special" units, due to amunition compatability with the Owen.

10-10-2004, 05:31 AM	#8
John -Melb User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Melbourne, Peoples Republic of Australia! Posts: 145 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I've seen all manner of firearms from this time frame wearing the D^D, two of the more commone types seem to be .32 Autos (usually ex-bank issue) and M92 32/20 Winchesters, a common sporting rifle at the time. Most of these two types were no doubt issued to the Volunteer Defence Corps. At the time,(around 42-43) many VDC soldiers were equipped with the .310 Martini Cadet! My understanding is that most of the Lugers issued were First War trophies that had been handed in during 1940, Thousands of .303's in private hands, were also handed in at this time. My understanding is that from about late 1943, many P08's on VDC issue were withdrawn for issue to various "special" units, due to amunition compatability with the Owen.