What is this guy up to?

SIGP2101 · 10-29-2015, 11:57 AM

Haven't seen this one before.

John Sabato · 10-29-2015, 01:09 PM

Some have joked that this was Ralph Shattuck sorting inventory in his basement

, but I believe that this is a GI who is Cherry Picking the guns he intends to ship home. Nice work if you could get it.

Sergio Natali · 10-29-2015, 01:13 PM

Seems to be looking for a missing mag?

gunnertwo · 10-29-2015, 01:50 PM

Ain't we all...

G2

:-)

DonVoigt · 10-29-2015, 02:45 PM

He's "shopping" for another long barreled luger, like the one in his hand!

DonVoigt · 10-29-2015, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepherder

If you look to the right of his left elbow, there is an M1911 sitting on the pile...

At first I thought it was a Radom, but the grip shape/angle isn't radical enough for a Radom...

Since it is in a pile of "enemy" weapons, more likely it is a Norwegian M1914. JMHO.

cirelaw · 10-29-2015, 04:59 PM

Jimmy Stewart!!

mrerick · 10-29-2015, 06:53 PM

It's Simpson's advance buying agent...

After all, this weekend is the 40th anniversary of the "Time Warp"!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkplPbd2f60

cirelaw · 10-29-2015, 09:15 PM

Its' 3 movies I watch every time it on! Always entertaining!!

George Anderson · 10-29-2015, 09:19 PM

I have an original of this photo. It's a press photo and mine is marked on the rear something to the effect of "Norway - 1945".

cirelaw · 10-29-2015, 09:46 PM

Luger Plagiarism!!!

SIGP2101 · 10-29-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

I have an original of this photo. It's a press photo and mine is marked on the rear something to the effect of "Norway - 1945".

Please tell us more!

Olle · 10-30-2015, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonVoigt

Since it is in a pile of "enemy" weapons, more likely it is a Norwegian M1914. JMHO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by George Anderson

I have an original of this photo. It's a press photo and mine is marked on the rear something to the effect of "Norway - 1945".

Bingo!

George Anderson · 10-30-2015, 08:38 AM

From the reverse:

"In a former German arsenal in Oslo, Norway
Pvt. Herman Stanley, White Plains, NY count
German Lugers, P38s and other ammunition
confiscated fro ?????by American Troops
7/10/45"

There is additional printing that reads something to the effect of "Please Distribute" but the rest is faded and lost to time.

Diver6106 · 10-30-2015, 02:12 PM

"PFC Herman Stanley of White Plains, KS counts German Lugers, P-38’s, P-35’s, machine pistols and other make automatics in Oslo, Norway. July 10, 1945"
http://militarystory.tumblr.com/post...anley-of-white

... you can find anything on the web... Now everyone can count Lugers to go to sleep, instead of sheep. Except Sheepherder...

hayhugh · 10-31-2015, 09:47 AM

Looks like they are ready to throw hand grenades (potato masher type) and have frame throws at the ready - must be time related "Crowd Control"

saab-bob · 10-31-2015, 10:50 AM

Rich
Really interesting picture.
I can't believe this is a anti-riot unit. Using flame throwers in a city, could have unintended consequences!

Like a major fire.
Perhaps a posed demo exercise? Although no one is spectating?

On 2nd thought,I don't think I would want to be anywhere near a operating flame thrower either.

Bob

cirelaw · 10-31-2015, 01:33 PM

Great Stuff!! TKS Eric

saab-bob · 10-31-2015, 02:48 PM

Rich
Interesting article about the Spartacist uprising/revolt/strike.
Looks like most of these pics came from this period.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartacist_uprising

Learned something new!

Bob

ithacaartist · 10-31-2015, 06:34 PM

The helmets shown in these pics make the soldaten look kind of goofy to me. Though I realize that the military headgear has changed over time, regime, and different purposes/jobs, I'm not particularly familiar with this evolution, so sorry if my observation seem uninformed--it is!

Yup, that guy is a monster... It might be pointing out the flame thrower. Its business end is just below center oval, and I can make out the hose hanging behind him. They wore no special protective gear?

10-29-2015, 11:57 AM	#1
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John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,155 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Some have joked that this was Ralph Shattuck sorting inventory in his basement , but I believe that this is a GI who is Cherry Picking the guns he intends to ship home. Nice work if you could get it. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

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Sergio Natali User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Somewhere in Northern Italy Posts: 2,646 Thanks: 1,087 Thanked 1,783 Times in 1,007 Posts	Seems to be looking for a missing mag? __________________ "Originality can't be restored and should be at the top of any collector's priority list.

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mrerick Super Moderator - Patron LugerForum Life Patron Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Eastern North Carolina, USA Posts: 3,919 Thanks: 1,377 Thanked 3,135 Times in 1,518 Posts	It's Simpson's advance buying agent... After all, this weekend is the 40th anniversary of the "Time Warp"! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkplPbd2f60 __________________ Igitur si vis pacem, para bellum - - Therefore if you want peace, prepare for war.

10-30-2015, 02:12 PM	#15
Diver6106 User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Mt. Vernon VA Posts: 245 Thanks: 1,430 Thanked 117 Times in 75 Posts	Better copy on from the web... "PFC Herman Stanley of White Plains, KS counts German Lugers, P-38’s, P-35’s, machine pistols and other make automatics in Oslo, Norway. July 10, 1945" http://militarystory.tumblr.com/post...anley-of-white ... you can find anything on the web... Now everyone can count Lugers to go to sleep, instead of sheep. Except Sheepherder... Attached Thumbnails

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gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 626 Thanks: 839 Thanked 941 Times in 367 Posts	Ain't we all... G2 :-)

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	He's "shopping" for another long barreled luger, like the one in his hand!

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Jimmy Stewart!!

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cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Its' 3 movies I watch every time it on! Always entertaining!!

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George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	I have an original of this photo. It's a press photo and mine is marked on the rear something to the effect of "Norway - 1945".

10-29-2015, 09:46 PM	#11
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Luger Plagiarism!!!

10-30-2015, 08:38 AM	#14
George Anderson Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: VA Posts: 3,592 Thanks: 1,773 Thanked 2,531 Times in 788 Posts	From the reverse: "In a former German arsenal in Oslo, Norway Pvt. Herman Stanley, White Plains, NY count German Lugers, P38s and other ammunition confiscated fro ?????by American Troops 7/10/45" There is additional printing that reads something to the effect of "Please Distribute" but the rest is faded and lost to time.

10-31-2015, 09:47 AM	#16
hayhugh User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Florida/Penna Posts: 898 Thanks: 877 Thanked 514 Times in 276 Posts	Looks like they are ready to throw hand grenades (potato masher type) and have frame throws at the ready - must be time related "Crowd Control"

10-31-2015, 10:50 AM	#17
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Rich Really interesting picture. I can't believe this is a anti-riot unit. Using flame throwers in a city, could have unintended consequences! Like a major fire. Perhaps a posed demo exercise? Although no one is spectating? On 2nd thought,I don't think I would want to be anywhere near a operating flame thrower either. Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

10-31-2015, 01:33 PM	#18
cirelaw Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PORT ST LUCIE, FLORIDA Posts: 12,216 Thanks: 6,209 Thanked 4,138 Times in 2,176 Posts	Great Stuff!! TKS Eric

10-31-2015, 02:48 PM	#19
saab-bob User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 459 Thanks: 774 Thanked 143 Times in 87 Posts	Rich Interesting article about the Spartacist uprising/revolt/strike. Looks like most of these pics came from this period. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spartacist_uprising Learned something new! Bob __________________ "I think,therefore I own guns"

10-31-2015, 06:34 PM	#20
ithacaartist Twice a Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Atop the highest hill in Schuyler County NY Posts: 3,369 Thanks: 7,433 Thanked 2,611 Times in 1,378 Posts	The helmets shown in these pics make the soldaten look kind of goofy to me. Though I realize that the military headgear has changed over time, regime, and different purposes/jobs, I'm not particularly familiar with this evolution, so sorry if my observation seem uninformed--it is! Yup, that guy is a monster... It might be pointing out the flame thrower. Its business end is just below center oval, and I can make out the hose hanging behind him. They wore no special protective gear? __________________ "... Liberty is the seed and soil, the air and light, the dew and rain of progress, love and joy."-- Robert Greene Ingersoll 1894