Arty Luger captured in WWII?

grapppa · 11-09-2008, 09:09 AM

I came across this photo while researching the history of the Fighting 69th. The GI is talking to a Russian soldier - probably trading souveniers.

Went Blakely · 11-09-2008, 08:14 PM

What a great shot, thanks for posting!

DonWallbaum · 11-19-2008, 12:53 PM

Wonder why the GI would be carrying a Luger... wouldnt you be happier with a nice, beefy .45? Was Amurrca even stocking 9mm in the field in WWII?

mauro · 11-19-2008, 01:21 PM

Whow!
Really interesting picture.
Thank you for sharing.
Mauro

Vlim · 11-19-2008, 01:30 PM

Don,

With an artillery luger you can entertain the enemy pretty accurately from distances up to 600 yards, especially with the stock attached. And I guess there was plenty of German 9x19 around in Germany at that time

DonWallbaum · 11-19-2008, 02:25 PM

Ohh.. 600 yards, huh? Well, since I can't hit anything beyond 100 yds. with a rifle, consider me impressed!

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11-19-2008, 12:53 PM	#3
DonWallbaum User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Logan, OH USA Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wonder why the GI would be carrying a Luger... wouldnt you be happier with a nice, beefy .45? Was Amurrca even stocking 9mm in the field in WWII?

11-19-2008, 01:30 PM	#5
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	Don, With an artillery luger you can entertain the enemy pretty accurately from distances up to 600 yards, especially with the stock attached. And I guess there was plenty of German 9x19 around in Germany at that time

11-19-2008, 02:25 PM	#6
DonWallbaum User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Logan, OH USA Posts: 37 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ohh.. 600 yards, huh? Well, since I can't hit anything beyond 100 yds. with a rifle, consider me impressed!