What is this guy up to?

SIGP2101 · 10-29-2015, 11:57 AM

Haven't seen this one before.

John Sabato · 10-29-2015, 01:09 PM

Some have joked that this was Ralph Shattuck sorting inventory in his basement

, but I believe that this is a GI who is Cherry Picking the guns he intends to ship home. Nice work if you could get it.

Sergio Natali · 10-29-2015, 01:13 PM

Seems to be looking for a missing mag?

gunnertwo · 10-29-2015, 01:50 PM

Ain't we all...

G2

:-)

DonVoigt · 10-29-2015, 02:45 PM

He's "shopping" for another long barreled luger, like the one in his hand!

DonVoigt · 10-29-2015, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

If you look to the right of his left elbow, there is an M1911 sitting on the pile...

At first I thought it was a Radom, but the grip shape/angle isn't radical enough for a Radom...

Since it is in a pile of "enemy" weapons, more likely it is a Norwegian M1914. JMHO.

cirelaw · 10-29-2015, 04:59 PM

Jimmy Stewart!!

mrerick · 10-29-2015, 06:53 PM

It's Simpson's advance buying agent...

After all, this weekend is the 40th anniversary of the "Time Warp"!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkplPbd2f60

cirelaw · 10-29-2015, 09:15 PM

Its' 3 movies I watch every time it on! Always entertaining!!

George Anderson · 10-29-2015, 09:19 PM

I have an original of this photo. It's a press photo and mine is marked on the rear something to the effect of "Norway - 1945".

SIGP2101 · 10-29-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

I have an original of this photo. It's a press photo and mine is marked on the rear something to the effect of "Norway - 1945".

Please tell us more!

Olle · 10-30-2015, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Since it is in a pile of "enemy" weapons, more likely it is a Norwegian M1914. JMHO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

I have an original of this photo. It's a press photo and mine is marked on the rear something to the effect of "Norway - 1945".

Bingo!

cirelaw · 10-29-2015, 09:46 PM

Luger Plagiarism!!!

George Anderson · 10-30-2015, 08:38 AM

From the reverse:

"In a former German arsenal in Oslo, Norway
Pvt. Herman Stanley, White Plains, NY count
German Lugers, P38s and other ammunition
confiscated fro ?????by American Troops
7/10/45"

There is additional printing that reads something to the effect of "Please Distribute" but the rest is faded and lost to time.

Diver6106 · 10-30-2015, 02:12 PM

"PFC Herman Stanley of White Plains, KS counts German Lugers, P-38’s, P-35’s, machine pistols and other make automatics in Oslo, Norway. July 10, 1945"
http://militarystory.tumblr.com/post...anley-of-white

... you can find anything on the web... Now everyone can count Lugers to go to sleep, instead of sheep. Except Sheepherder...

hayhugh · 10-31-2015, 09:47 AM

Looks like they are ready to throw hand grenades (potato masher type) and have frame throws at the ready - must be time related "Crowd Control"

saab-bob · 10-31-2015, 10:50 AM

Rich
Really interesting picture.
I can't believe this is a anti-riot unit. Using flame throwers in a city, could have unintended consequences!

Like a major fire.
Perhaps a posed demo exercise? Although no one is spectating?

On 2nd thought,I don't think I would want to be anywhere near a operating flame thrower either.

Bob

cirelaw · 10-31-2015, 01:33 PM

Great Stuff!! TKS Eric

saab-bob · 10-31-2015, 02:48 PM

Rich
Interesting article about the Spartacist uprising/revolt/strike.
Looks like most of these pics came from this period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartacist_uprising

Learned something new!

Bob

alvin · 11-01-2015, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saab-bob

Rich
Interesting article about the Spartacist uprising/revolt/strike.
Looks like most of these pics came from this period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartacist_uprising

Learned something new!

Bob

Uprising directly in central cities sounds like a shortcut, but usually spells disaster

In 1920s, Chairman Mao summarized "Russian could succeed in cities because they had a lot of Proletariat. We could not do that because our Proletariat class is very small and weak in cities. Majority of population are peasants, it's impossible to be successful without their support".

10-29-2015, 11:57 AM	#1
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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Some have joked that this was Ralph Shattuck sorting inventory in his basement , but I believe that this is a GI who is Cherry Picking the guns he intends to ship home. Nice work if you could get it. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Seems to be looking for a missing mag? __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	It's Simpson's advance buying agent... After all, this weekend is the 40th anniversary of the "Time Warp"! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkplPbd2f60 __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-30-2015, 02:12 PM	#15
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 245 Thanks: 1,430 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	Better copy on from the web... "PFC Herman Stanley of White Plains, KS counts German Lugers, P-38’s, P-35’s, machine pistols and other make automatics in Oslo, Norway. July 10, 1945" http://militarystory.tumblr.com/post...anley-of-white ... you can find anything on the web... Now everyone can count Lugers to go to sleep, instead of sheep. Except Sheepherder... Attached Thumbnails

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gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 626 Thanks: 839 Thanked 941 Times in 367 Posts	Ain't we all... G2 :-)

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	He's "shopping" for another long barreled luger, like the one in his hand!

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Jimmy Stewart!!

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Its' 3 movies I watch every time it on! Always entertaining!!

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George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	I have an original of this photo. It's a press photo and mine is marked on the rear something to the effect of "Norway - 1945".

10-29-2015, 09:46 PM	#13
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Luger Plagiarism!!!

10-30-2015, 08:38 AM	#14
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	From the reverse: "In a former German arsenal in Oslo, Norway Pvt. Herman Stanley, White Plains, NY count German Lugers, P38s and other ammunition confiscated fro ?????by American Troops 7/10/45" There is additional printing that reads something to the effect of "Please Distribute" but the rest is faded and lost to time.

10-31-2015, 09:47 AM	#16
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 877 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	Looks like they are ready to throw hand grenades (potato masher type) and have frame throws at the ready - must be time related "Crowd Control"

10-31-2015, 10:50 AM	#17
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Rich Really interesting picture. I can't believe this is a anti-riot unit. Using flame throwers in a city, could have unintended consequences! Like a major fire. Perhaps a posed demo exercise? Although no one is spectating? On 2nd thought,I don't think I would want to be anywhere near a operating flame thrower either. Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

10-31-2015, 01:33 PM	#18
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Great Stuff!! TKS Eric

10-31-2015, 02:48 PM	#19
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Rich Interesting article about the Spartacist uprising/revolt/strike. Looks like most of these pics came from this period. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartacist_uprising Learned something new! Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"