P08 w/ stock!! A strange picture

mauro · 06-04-2003, 04:35 PM

Hello,
please have a look at the following picture now available on ebay:

(In Italian)

http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...tem=2177785041

(In English - added by Admin John Sabato)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2177785041

You can see, on the left in the zoom, a soldier with a P08 and stock brought to the belt.
As you know the P08 was not officially used with stock.

I guess this photo is an interesting historical testimony of the non official use of the P08 with the stock during the WWI.

Please let me know your opinion.

Ciao

Edward Tinker · 06-04-2003, 04:40 PM

Mauro, I have read that stocks were used by Police Armories to test fire pistols?

I wonder how many stocks made their way into a back sack or something for a police officer who thought it a great idea!

Ed

John Sabato · 06-04-2003, 04:44 PM

A great photograph of Luger history! This must be a time of transition, because there are also Reichsrevolvers in holsters in this photo.

George Anderson · 06-04-2003, 10:27 PM

Mauro, usual deal on this photo. I have the other now but must still get a quality scan for you. Time frame is almost certainly 1914 due to the greenery and flashlights. Very likely August, right at mobilization. I will have to examine and research the pickelhauben too determine the unit. I am in Arkansas now without my library.geo

mauro · 06-05-2003, 03:53 PM

Thank you in advance George for the scan of your beautiful picture.
John you are right. In the picture there are also reichsrevolvers. It is very interesting!
My doubt is that when the LP08 was formally accepted (3rd June, 1913) the transition with Reichsrevolver should be ended. It is very strange that after at least 6 years (1908-1914) of P08 service the reichsrevolver was still used!!

Ciao

06-04-2003, 04:35 PM	#1
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	P08 w/ stock!! A strange picture Hello, please have a look at the following picture now available on ebay: (In Italian) http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...tem=2177785041 (In English - added by Admin John Sabato) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2177785041 You can see, on the left in the zoom, a soldier with a P08 and stock brought to the belt. As you know the P08 was not officially used with stock. I guess this photo is an interesting historical testimony of the non official use of the P08 with the stock during the WWI. Please let me know your opinion. Ciao __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

06-04-2003, 04:40 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	Mauro, I have read that stocks were used by Police Armories to test fire pistols? I wonder how many stocks made their way into a back sack or something for a police officer who thought it a great idea! 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

06-04-2003, 04:44 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	A great photograph of Luger history! This must be a time of transition, because there are also Reichsrevolvers in holsters in this photo. __________________ 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..."*

06-05-2003, 03:53 PM	#5
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 350 Times in 129 Posts	Thank you in advance George for the scan of your beautiful picture. John you are right. In the picture there are also reichsrevolvers. It is very interesting! My doubt is that when the LP08 was formally accepted (3rd June, 1913) the transition with Reichsrevolver should be ended. It is very strange that after at least 6 years (1908-1914) of P08 service the reichsrevolver was still used!! Ciao __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

06-04-2003, 10:27 PM	#4
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	Mauro, usual deal on this photo. I have the other now but must still get a quality scan for you. Time frame is almost certainly 1914 due to the greenery and flashlights. Very likely August, right at mobilization. I will have to examine and research the pickelhauben too determine the unit. I am in Arkansas now without my library.geo