WW2 P08 cleaning session

Vlim · 02-03-2008, 11:34 AM

Count the lugers and accessories on this photo:

Link to a larger version of the photo:
http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/cleaning2.jpg

Also note the standard cleaning kit on the table. This set contained the oil bottle, a pull chain, a K98 takedown tool, wire brushes and cleaning material. The 'ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34' was used not only for the K98 but also for the handguns, including the P08.

Use of the ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34 was described in the document H.Dv. 255 (Heeres Dienstvorschrift 255) / L. Dv. 355 (Luftwaffe Dienstvorschrift 405). The documents point toward a separate cleaning instruction document for the ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34. (D. 110 as it is called in the H.Dv. 255).

H.Dv. 256 / M.Dv.Nr. 378 / L.Dv. 409 describes the use of the ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34 and the ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34 for 22lr training sets.

the gunman · 02-03-2008, 01:04 PM

Very nice photo Gerben

Edward Tinker · 02-03-2008, 01:34 PM

thanks for sharing Vlim

ed

mauro · 02-03-2008, 03:10 PM

Gerben,
Really nice picture!
Thanks,
Mauro

Pete Ebbink · 02-03-2008, 03:22 PM

I would be nervous about the smaller man pointing the muzzle my way...

And I usually do not like to point a muzzle down at my own foot when cleaning or taking apart...

Hueydriver · 02-03-2008, 03:36 PM

Look like pilots to me, with wings on collars. I wonder how many know they are cleaning a $20K or higher Krieghoff rig.

Jesse

Vlim · 02-03-2008, 07:08 PM

Hi,

I agree they're luftwaffe. But judging from the collar bagde they're 'flieger' or 'jaeger', the lowest luftwaffe rank.

But, them being Luftwaffe, there's a great chance that they are cleaning John D. 's Krieghoff collection here

02-03-2008, 11:34 AM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	WW2 P08 cleaning session Count the lugers and accessories on this photo: Link to a larger version of the photo: http://forum.lugerforum.com/lfupload/cleaning2.jpg Also note the standard cleaning kit on the table. This set contained the oil bottle, a pull chain, a K98 takedown tool, wire brushes and cleaning material. The 'ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34' was used not only for the K98 but also for the handguns, including the P08. Use of the ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34 was described in the document H.Dv. 255 (Heeres Dienstvorschrift 255) / L. Dv. 355 (Luftwaffe Dienstvorschrift 405). The documents point toward a separate cleaning instruction document for the ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34. (D. 110 as it is called in the H.Dv. 255). H.Dv. 256 / M.Dv.Nr. 378 / L.Dv. 409 describes the use of the ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34 and the ReinigungsgerÃ?Â¤t 34 for 22lr training sets.

02-03-2008, 01:34 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,933 Thanks: 2,032 Thanked 4,530 Times in 2,092 Posts	thanks for sharing Vlim ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

02-03-2008, 03:10 PM	#4
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Gerben, Really nice picture! Thanks, Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

02-03-2008, 01:04 PM	#2
the gunman User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Leland NC 28451 Posts: 1,017 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Very nice photo Gerben

02-03-2008, 03:22 PM	#5
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I would be nervous about the smaller man pointing the muzzle my way... And I usually do not like to point a muzzle down at my own foot when cleaning or taking apart...

02-03-2008, 03:36 PM	#6
Hueydriver User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 66 Thanks: 7 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Look like pilots to me, with wings on collars. I wonder how many know they are cleaning a $20K or higher Krieghoff rig. Jesse

02-03-2008, 07:08 PM	#7
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,053 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 3,988 Times in 1,205 Posts	Hi, I agree they're luftwaffe. But judging from the collar bagde they're 'flieger' or 'jaeger', the lowest luftwaffe rank. But, them being Luftwaffe, there's a great chance that they are cleaning John D. 's Krieghoff collection here