JF

Hi,


as you can see in this pic


http://www.lugerforum.com/owner_gallery/Tinker/left_side.jpg


this 08 has got the so called "Mauserbacken" which are the rolling backplates (over the safety-lever) to protect the connecting pin from getting lost.


This (older) 08 has got straight plates


http://www.lugerforum.com/unsorted/rs-07.jpg


Now my question: Was this feature introduced by Mauser in late WWII or exist DWM Luger before WWI with the same feature? My East German VoPo-08 has got the rolling plates and is a DWM 1913. Maybe the handle is made by Mauser in WWII and the breech is from DWM 1913??


Many thanks!!!


JF