Luger and General German Handgun question

MikeP · 08-01-2014, 09:12 PM

The magazine artical was I think in "GUNS" about 1963 or so.

I never take anything as gospel, it was a whimsical remark by the author. Not meant as a guide or justification.
I always forget that a sense of humor is not required to participate in the internet.

As a kid in the 50s I hounded local vets for souveniers. I lived in a rural area where most every family had several.
Sometimes a Luger or P38 bobbed up-I am closing in on a Luger currently.
Mostly I found lots of .32 and .25 autos followed by Japanese rifles.
That continues. A whole lot of pistols made their way here via GIs.

I have seen a number of pics with officers armed with P08s. Both holsters and guns in hand.

Never ever say always or never.

A bit of sociological study on European culture, even through WW2, will reveal the authoriatarian nature of society and how badges or objects of rank were a big deal.

One reason for all the nifty daggers and dress bayonets.
I have read accounts of this in some diaries or autobiographical stuff over the years.

08-01-2014, 09:12 PM	#19
MikeP User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: ILL Posts: 686 Thanks: 36 Thanked 452 Times in 198 Posts	The magazine artical was I think in "GUNS" about 1963 or so. I never take anything as gospel, it was a whimsical remark by the author. Not meant as a guide or justification. I always forget that a sense of humor is not required to participate in the internet. As a kid in the 50s I hounded local vets for souveniers. I lived in a rural area where most every family had several. Sometimes a Luger or P38 bobbed up-I am closing in on a Luger currently. Mostly I found lots of .32 and .25 autos followed by Japanese rifles. That continues. A whole lot of pistols made their way here via GIs. I have seen a number of pics with officers armed with P08s. Both holsters and guns in hand. Never ever say always or never. A bit of sociological study on European culture, even through WW2, will reveal the authoriatarian nature of society and how badges or objects of rank were a big deal. One reason for all the nifty daggers and dress bayonets. I have read accounts of this in some diaries or autobiographical stuff over the years.