peter

http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/pMVC-005F.JPG http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/pMVC-023F.JPG I just purchased this luger s/42 1938 97% with one matching clip and a 1940 karl bocker holster..the gun was captured by this veteran..xmas eve 1943...italy...a bunch of gemans were holed up in a farmhouse...the canadians sent in a creeping barrage..followed by this gentleman and his comrades...the germans were stunned and came out waving for surrender...this luger was taken from an officer..once the prisoners were sent back our boys discovered xmas dinner ready...plus a xmas tree complete with gifts...needless to say the boys helped themselves...the best part...no blood was shed!!!!this gentleman shared many wartime memories with me and is a really special person....it was a pleasure to meet him...