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Unread 07-05-2002, 03:11 PM   #22
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Heydrich,
The Borchardt, from which the Luger evolved, was created by a sewing machine engineer (turned firearms engineer). This may account for the complexity of the Luger design. The sewing machines were engineering marvels, as were the Lugers.

Compare that with the design of the blowbacks.
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