Lugers in the Boer War?

Levallois · 05-16-2008, 04:49 PM

Tom A. and G. van Vlimmeren,

Thank you for replying - I hadn't seen any reference to Lugers used during the Boer War either but I wanted to make sure.

I guess what I'm trying to get at is when was the first time a Luger was used "in anger?" The Germans were busy colonizing Africa at the beginning of the 20th Century and had their fair share of conflicts:

- the "Hottentot" uprising in SW Africa - 1903-1908
- the Insurrection in Cameroon 1904-1905
-the Maji Maji Uprising in East Africa 1905

There were quite a few German colonizers going to Africa at that time that could have brought along their Pistole Parabellum. These conflicts are a little more difficult to find photos of, however.

John

By the way - terrific old photos/post cards!

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05-16-2008, 04:49 PM	#1
Levallois User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 69 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	Tom A. and G. van Vlimmeren, Thank you for replying - I hadn't seen any reference to Lugers used during the Boer War either but I wanted to make sure. I guess what I'm trying to get at is when was the first time a Luger was used "in anger?" The Germans were busy colonizing Africa at the beginning of the 20th Century and had their fair share of conflicts: - the "Hottentot" uprising in SW Africa - 1903-1908 - the Insurrection in Cameroon 1904-1905 -the Maji Maji Uprising in East Africa 1905 There were quite a few German colonizers going to Africa at that time that could have brought along their Pistole Parabellum. These conflicts are a little more difficult to find photos of, however. John By the way - terrific old photos/post cards!