1909 German Infantry training book

mauro · 09-18-2004, 04:34 PM

Hello fellows,
I have just received this very interesting book. It is a 1909 German book used for training of Infantry officers and NCOs. It keeps into consideration all aspects related to the life of a soldier, from the uniform up to the different guns used at that epoch.

At that epoch (1909), the Parabellum was used by about one year. I have extracted the pages related to the P08.

The book is in very good condition quite new.

I hope you appreciate.

Ciao
Mauro

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Ron Wood · 09-18-2004, 09:44 PM

Very interesting! Even though it was printed in 1909 and the German Army had adopted the Luger in 1908, the illustrations still show the "old model" 1900 Luger! I would have thought at least it would show the 1906 with the coil mainspring. I guess one year volunteer reserve officer aspirants weren't expected to be around long enough to know the difference!

Very nice acquisition Mauro. Period documents and Luger accessories are great side collections for Luger fans, and are becoming increasingly desirable (and expensive!).

mauro · 09-19-2004, 05:44 AM

Hello Ron,
You are right; it is odd that the Ã¢??00 model is described in a 1909 manual.
I can provide you another very unusual example. Please look at the following scans.

http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1918extract1.jpg
http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1918extract.jpg

It is extracted from a 1919 book for the German Field Artillery. This book, now in my collection, was used for Artillery Officers and NCOs training. Again the Parabellum described is the Ã¢??00 model.
It is absolutely unusual that a training book doesnÃ¢??t describe the correct model.
Let me know your opinion.
Ciao
Mauro

Vlim · 09-19-2004, 10:17 AM

Hi all,

The reason for not updating these illustrations is probably caused by the fact that they are engraved plates, expensive to replace.

These identical illustrations show up on a number of (then cheap) German publications but were overhauled at some point. I have a fold-out instruction form that shows the same 1900-model, but has revised coil-spring illustrations also.

Also note the lack of a stock-lug on all illustrations.

Apologies for the bad image, it's a framed reproduction that sits above my PC

09-18-2004, 04:34 PM	#1
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	1909 German Infantry training book Hello fellows, I have just received this very interesting book. It is a 1909 German book used for training of Infantry officers and NCOs. It keeps into consideration all aspects related to the life of a soldier, from the uniform up to the different guns used at that epoch. At that epoch (1909), the Parabellum was used by about one year. I have extracted the pages related to the P08. The book is in very good condition quite new. I hope you appreciate. Ciao Mauro http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfuploa..._17_edited.jpg http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfuploa..._43_edited.jpg http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfuploa..._53_edited.jpg __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

09-18-2004, 09:44 PM	#2
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 6,986 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,088 Times in 1,674 Posts	Very interesting! Even though it was printed in 1909 and the German Army had adopted the Luger in 1908, the illustrations still show the "old model" 1900 Luger! I would have thought at least it would show the 1906 with the coil mainspring. I guess one year volunteer reserve officer aspirants weren't expected to be around long enough to know the difference! Very nice acquisition Mauro. Period documents and Luger accessories are great side collections for Luger fans, and are becoming increasingly desirable (and expensive!). __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

09-19-2004, 05:44 AM	#3
mauro FIREARM HISTORIAN AND AUT Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,535 Thanks: 106 Thanked 349 Times in 129 Posts	Hello Ron, You are right; it is odd that the Ã¢??00 model is described in a 1909 manual. I can provide you another very unusual example. Please look at the following scans. http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1918extract1.jpg http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/1918extract.jpg It is extracted from a 1919 book for the German Field Artillery. This book, now in my collection, was used for Artillery Officers and NCOs training. Again the Parabellum described is the Ã¢??00 model. It is absolutely unusual that a training book doesnÃ¢??t describe the correct model. Let me know your opinion. Ciao Mauro __________________ Mauro Baudino - www.lugerlp08.com www.paul-mauser-archive.com Mauser Company and Firearm Historian - Mauser Parabellum Certification Service.

09-19-2004, 10:17 AM	#4
Vlim Moderator Lifetime LugerForum Patron Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Europe Posts: 5,032 Thanks: 1,018 Thanked 3,873 Times in 1,184 Posts	Hi all, The reason for not updating these illustrations is probably caused by the fact that they are engraved plates, expensive to replace. These identical illustrations show up on a number of (then cheap) German publications but were overhauled at some point. I have a fold-out instruction form that shows the same 1900-model, but has revised coil-spring illustrations also. Also note the lack of a stock-lug on all illustrations. Apologies for the bad image, it's a framed reproduction that sits above my PC