41 (I think) Luger

[Lopezlandauro]

Or maybe, nonna (young by then) was a OSS spy, recruted among the resistance, killed a high SS officer with the help of Russians who betrayed her later, so she had to escape to Southmerica!! (she would have been shot in Northamerica for working with the commies) Who knows!!


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[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Lopezlandauro

Or maybe, nonna (young by then) was a OSS spy, recruted among the resistance, killed a high SS officer with the help of Russians who betrayed her later, so she had to escape to Southmerica!! (she would have been shot in Northamerica for working with the commies) Who knows!!

Yes...Quite...

I personally like the VoPo/RC Lugers and P38's. The idea that they were refurbished by East German/former Reich armorers and saw service with whatever agency after 1945 intrigues me. I wish more Luger investigators would explore their post-WWII provenance.

Pristine examples of Lugers that have sat in collections since they were made and never saw service anywhere bore me. Lugers with unit designations, foreign proof marks, field expedient modifications/repairs, police use, and display 'typical' wear interest me.

How it came to be in Peru is a mystery.

In any event, the VoPo/RC Lugers are gaining interest among collectors. They are generally of excellent condition, being literally rebuilt by the original armorers/workmen who made/repaired them. Most show new barrels, and were assembled from parts that were examined and deemed usable. The ones I have examined (and I own one) were 'hot dipped' to refinish them and not buffed. Grips most often are the 'bullseye' pattern black plastic grips.

Great pistol to own.