Australian Marked Luger

Fazer · 11-09-2005, 03:33 AM

I came across a 1916 DWM Artillery luger, with holster and stock, last week that had Australian Army stampings opposit the thumb safety. I talked to a couple of guys from the local Arms & Armourers Society. They said that the Australian army brought back quite a few arms from Europe after WWI. Also at the outbreak of WWII, fire arms were collected from the public to help arm the defence forces. There are records of the artillery crews in Darwin being issued with the Artillery Lugers. Which avenue this gun came into service I am unsure. An interesting piece of history.

11-09-2005, 03:33 AM	#1
Fazer Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: May 2005 Location: Perth, West Oz Posts: 93 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Australian Marked Luger I came across a 1916 DWM Artillery luger, with holster and stock, last week that had Australian Army stampings opposit the thumb safety. I talked to a couple of guys from the local Arms & Armourers Society. They said that the Australian army brought back quite a few arms from Europe after WWI. Also at the outbreak of WWII, fire arms were collected from the public to help arm the defence forces. There are records of the artillery crews in Darwin being issued with the Artillery Lugers. Which avenue this gun came into service I am unsure. An interesting piece of history.