Hello Tom,
1. Would it be possible for you (or others) that might have the European books referenced to scan the relevant pages and post them here so we might be able to read that information. Some of us have not yet been able to buy every possible luger book that is out there, yet...
2. I thought Mr. Bobba and Mr. Bender were pretty well researched and acknowldeged experts in their own right. Seeing these two authors post photos in their book just lead this luger beginner to believe that these small pouches might have been used to carry the swiss cleaning kits and, yes, other items as well such as loose ammo.
I was not aware that these two authors were "incorrect" in their photo postings. If they have been "proven" wrong", I would love to have the right understanding...and maybe if you could post these other authors' information, I would be more well-informed.
3. My impression of Mr. Bob Lewis when I met him at Reno is that he was just displaying his very fine Swiss collection. Nothing at his table was priced and tagged for sale. I did not think he was a "dealer". I would appreciate knowing if my impressions of Mr. Lewis were wrong.
I did very much appreciate the fact that Mr. Lewis spent the time with me (and Doc Herb Fisher) at his table to give us a really good swiss lesson...and overview of his great swiss luger display.
Respectfully,
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