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Vlim · 02-02-2004, 08:36 AM

Hi,

The Japenese Luger continues to be a nice mystery, isn't it? I know of at least one Dutch luger rig with US capture papers that proved that Dutch lugers were actually in Japanese hands.

I even doubt that many Dutch lugers even had the brass sideplates at that time since the order to replace previous unit markings was given as late as 1939 and in those turbulent times the replacement of sideplates was likely to be the most important issue.

Oh, Pete, please note that 4181 DWM-marked lugers were also delivered to the Dutch before the start of WW1, getting the total of DWM-marked Dutch lugers to some 7000+.

What is perticularly interesting is that the troops that were issued the 1913-1914 batch of DWM lugers were the ones most likely to get in trouble with Japanese troops first. (Cavelry, Artillery, Infantry and Fortress Troops).

02-02-2004, 08:36 AM	#9
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,990 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, The Japenese Luger continues to be a nice mystery, isn't it? I know of at least one Dutch luger rig with US capture papers that proved that Dutch lugers were actually in Japanese hands. I even doubt that many Dutch lugers even had the brass sideplates at that time since the order to replace previous unit markings was given as late as 1939 and in those turbulent times the replacement of sideplates was likely to be the most important issue. Oh, Pete, please note that 4181 DWM-marked lugers were also delivered to the Dutch before the start of WW1, getting the total of DWM-marked Dutch lugers to some 7000+. What is perticularly interesting is that the troops that were issued the 1913-1914 batch of DWM lugers were the ones most likely to get in trouble with Japanese troops first. (Cavelry, Artillery, Infantry and Fortress Troops).