1935 Photo of Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie's Son and Artillery Luger?

John Sabato · 12-12-2016, 02:07 PM

Just stumbled across this photo on eBay... It appears that the boy is being instructed on the use of an Artillery Model Luger... at least that is what the pistol appears to be to me...

Here is the auction link if anyone is interested...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pres...8AAOSwXeJYJfDl

DonVoigt · 12-12-2016, 03:38 PM

John,
I'm pretty sure it is a revolver; look at the shape of the end of the grip- and the cylinder.
At least that is what I see.

SIGP2101 · 12-12-2016, 04:25 PM

Why they do not make boots like this anymore? I would buy 3 pair at least. Eh...

John Sabato · 12-12-2016, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by John Sabato

Just stumbled across this photo on eBay... It appears that the boy is being instructed on the use of an Artillery Model Luger... at least that is what the pistol appears to be to me...

Here is the auction link if anyone is interested...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Pres...8AAOSwXeJYJfDl

After much closer examination with high zoom, I will have to agree with you... These old eyes play tricks sometimes...

kurusu · 12-12-2016, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SIGP2101

Why they do not make boots like this anymore? I would buy 3 pair at least. Eh...

I think those type of boots are still being made, at least very similar.

I have 3 pairs, of course by now they are some 30 years old.

DonVoigt · 12-12-2016, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SIGP2101

Why they do not make boots like this anymore? I would buy 3 pair at least. Eh...

Just look for "riding boots".

DavidJayUden · 12-12-2016, 11:56 PM

"English" riding boots.
dju

Eugen · 12-13-2016, 08:56 AM

Cool classy boots...if you own a horse. Highly impractical otherwise. As for me, I want one of those hats! LOL

SIGP2101 · 12-13-2016, 10:47 AM

I know equestrian boots but that is different. They only have one purpose. I want hiking boots that looks like riding boots. Women fashion industry high jacked what man used to wear (in style) and left us with this monstrosity:

Elegancy = 0
Appeal = 0
Quality = 0

Lugerdoc · 12-13-2016, 12:17 PM

Sigp, One reason the sale of "riding boots" is limited, most of us can't afford a valet to help get them on & off. TH

SIGP2101 · 12-13-2016, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Lugerdoc

Sigp, One reason the sale of "riding boots" is limited, most of us can't afford a valet to help get them on & off. TH

Another reason is that you can't just simply walk in any shoe store and find those boots - but women can. They will find at least 15 different models of similar high boots that draw direct lineage to those depicted in upper pic. But us, no F way, where do you find leather knee high hunting boots with rugged rubber sole in north America unless it is a special order?

kurusu · 12-13-2016, 03:29 PM

The boots in the picture are riding boots, not walk around boots. Even though, if they are good and fit you properly, you can walk around all day long in them.

alanint · 12-14-2016, 08:36 AM

I know one of Haile Selassie's grandchildren. According to him, they were more into UZIs.

John Sabato · 12-14-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by alanint

I know one of Haile Selassie's grandchildren. According to him, they were more into UZIs.

Not in 1935 Doug.

In 1973, I faced one of H.I.M.'s Airport guard's UZI's as I anxiously awaited the arrival of my family in Addis Ababa... they make a REALLY loud cocking sound that apparently comes through the enormous 9mm muzzle (at least it looks enormous when pointed at you)... Needless to say, I waited patiently for her and my son to clear customs rather than go in to help her with her bags as I had originally planned.

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,441 Thanked 4,350 Times in 2,040 Posts	John, I'm pretty sure it is a revolver; look at the shape of the end of the grip- and the cylinder. At least that is what I see. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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Eugen User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Newburgh,IN Posts: 790 Thanks: 393 Thanked 631 Times in 334 Posts	Cool classy boots...if you own a horse. Highly impractical otherwise. As for me, I want one of those hats! LOL __________________ “God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	Sigp, One reason the sale of "riding boots" is limited, most of us can't afford a valet to help get them on & off. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 lugerdoc@charter.net

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DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	"English" riding boots. dju

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SIGP2101 User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 256 Thanks: 74 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts	I know equestrian boots but that is different. They only have one purpose. I want hiking boots that looks like riding boots. Women fashion industry high jacked what man used to wear (in style) and left us with this monstrosity: Elegancy = 0 Appeal = 0 Quality = 0

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kurusu User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 2,679 Thanked 930 Times in 509 Posts	The boots in the picture are riding boots, not walk around boots. Even though, if they are good and fit you properly, you can walk around all day long in them.

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alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,916 Times in 1,192 Posts	I know one of Haile Selassie's grandchildren. According to him, they were more into UZIs.