John, I would have to find it, but I remember reading that officers and I think senior NCO's, were allowed to buy their pistols upon change of duty or leaving the service. I will look through a couple of books tonight and see what it says.
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Edward Tinker
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Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers
Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV
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