VOPO Manual

Vlim · 08-03-2004, 03:56 PM

Hi,

Another result of my search for obscure Luger-related documentation.

The booklet is a pocket manual for East-German Volkspolizei staff, called 'Kleine Waffenkunde'. Published in 1966 (20,000 booklets), it aided the VoPo staff to learn more about the equipment that was at their disposal.

The P08 section is nice, as it shows both the VoPo-P08 with bullseye grips and the '1001' Haenel-produced extruded magazines.

Equipment that is discussed:
Die Pistole 08
Die Pistole 1001
Die Pistole "Makarov"
Die 7,62-mm-Maschinenpistole "Kalaschnikow"
Die 7,62-mm-maschinenpistole KM
Der 7,62-mm-Selbstladekarabiner
Das 7,62-mm-(leichte)Maschinengewehr "Degjarow"(IMG-D)
Die 40-mm-Panzerbuchse (RPG-2)
Handgranaten: HG4, RGD-5
Doppelfernrohr (DF) 8x30 (binoculars)

Furthermore some explanation on shooting postures and a very amusing introduction about the 'Imperialist Westgerman fascist state'.

Edward Tinker · 08-03-2004, 06:50 PM

Gerbin, could I get a bit higher resolution scans of these two pages?

You must travel in the right circles, keep picking up some nice manuals!

Ed

Vlim · 08-04-2004, 07:04 AM

Ed,

I've mailed them to you.

One note on VoPo equipment. Cleaning rods for the P08 were not supplied. Instead, a general cleaning set was supplied which could be used for both 7.62 and 9mm (short & para) pistols.

08-03-2004, 03:56 PM	#1
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,020 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	VOPO Manual Hi, Another result of my search for obscure Luger-related documentation. The booklet is a pocket manual for East-German Volkspolizei staff, called 'Kleine Waffenkunde'. Published in 1966 (20,000 booklets), it aided the VoPo staff to learn more about the equipment that was at their disposal. The P08 section is nice, as it shows both the VoPo-P08 with bullseye grips and the '1001' Haenel-produced extruded magazines. Equipment that is discussed: Die Pistole 08 Die Pistole 1001 Die Pistole "Makarov" Die 7,62-mm-Maschinenpistole "Kalaschnikow" Die 7,62-mm-maschinenpistole KM Der 7,62-mm-Selbstladekarabiner Das 7,62-mm-(leichte)Maschinengewehr "Degjarow"(IMG-D) Die 40-mm-Panzerbuchse (RPG-2) Handgranaten: HG4, RGD-5 Doppelfernrohr (DF) 8x30 (binoculars) Furthermore some explanation on shooting postures and a very amusing introduction about the 'Imperialist Westgerman fascist state'.

08-03-2004, 06:50 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Gerbin, could I get a bit higher resolution scans of these two pages? You must travel in the right circles, keep picking up some nice manuals! Ed __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

08-04-2004, 07:04 AM	#3
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,034 Thanks: 1,020 Thanked 3,882 Times in 1,186 Posts	Ed, I've mailed them to you. One note on VoPo equipment. Cleaning rods for the P08 were not supplied. Instead, a general cleaning set was supplied which could be used for both 7.62 and 9mm (short & para) pistols.