Shoulder Holster

John D. · 07-06-2002, 10:09 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Brandon:
<strong>Is it possible that this holster...</strong><hr></blockquote>

Hi Brandon,

It's always fun to imagine - but if this RIG belonged to a Fighter Pilot - he sure didn't get scrambled too often [img]eek.gif[/img] The RIG is in excellent shape. Anyway, and more seriously - the Luger was a bit bulky for the confined cockpit of the fighters, and along with the rest of their gear - a fighter pilot usually opted for smaller firearms then the Luger. There are some pictures of pilots with Lugers - but usually they were of bomber pilots/crews/etc. Also - the paratroopers and the FLAK corps (and other groups) were also part of the Luftwaffe - and typically they would have been issued Lugers when a sidearm was required.

Anyway - thanks for the note and comments!!!

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07-06-2002, 10:09 PM	#9
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 477 Thanked 515 Times in 128 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by Brandon: <strong>Is it possible that this holster...</strong><hr></blockquote> Hi Brandon, It's always fun to imagine - but if this RIG belonged to a Fighter Pilot - he sure didn't get scrambled too often [img]eek.gif[/img] The RIG is in excellent shape. Anyway, and more seriously - the Luger was a bit bulky for the confined cockpit of the fighters, and along with the rest of their gear - a fighter pilot usually opted for smaller firearms then the Luger. There are some pictures of pilots with Lugers - but usually they were of bomber pilots/crews/etc. Also - the paratroopers and the FLAK corps (and other groups) were also part of the Luftwaffe - and typically they would have been issued Lugers when a sidearm was required. Anyway - thanks for the note and comments!!!