Lugers in the Boer War?

Levallois · 05-20-2008, 06:59 PM

I appreciate the replies. I'll look into the Dutch connection. As Tom A pointed out, the Brits were huge fans of the Mauser C96 Broomhandle - another German gun - so if the Luger was available for them late 1901, it is possible some British officer might have taken one to SA. I agree the Boers were primarily rifleman but perhaps some of their German allies might have had a Luger? As much as I love the Broomie - I have a Boer War era "Westley Richards" marked conehammer - the Luger would have been light years ahead as a side arm.

I doubt I'll find the evidence but it's fun to think about.

John

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05-20-2008, 06:59 PM	#6
Levallois User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 69 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	I appreciate the replies. I'll look into the Dutch connection. As Tom A pointed out, the Brits were huge fans of the Mauser C96 Broomhandle - another German gun - so if the Luger was available for them late 1901, it is possible some British officer might have taken one to SA. I agree the Boers were primarily rifleman but perhaps some of their German allies might have had a Luger? As much as I love the Broomie - I have a Boer War era "Westley Richards" marked conehammer - the Luger would have been light years ahead as a side arm. I doubt I'll find the evidence but it's fun to think about. John