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Unread 05-11-2021, 03:48 PM   #1
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I'm not sure where I saw it, perhaps on this forum- during WW2 war camps inmates would steal uppers from the guards and use it for a concealed weapon.
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No offense, but I have never read this story from actual vets or prisoners.
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No offense, but I have never read this story from actual vets or prisoners.
I have to agree with Ed ... this story in implausible as once the Luger was discovered 'missing' many would immediately be killed.

Just another 'Hollywood' fantasy I'm afraid.
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