Hitler's pocket pistol

Aaron · 05-23-2003, 01:54 AM

Watched the docudrama on Hitler's early days and was a little disappointed to see that Hitler did not favor a Luger as his personal weapon. The pistol he brandished was a Sauer & Sohn 7.65 pocket pistol. However, credit is due to the director's historical accuracy in providing him with a perfectly correct weapon for that time frame. I couldn't find any glaring errors in the various firearms used.

trigger643 · 05-23-2003, 07:50 AM

In the scene During the Beerhall uprising where they are fired upon in the street while hitler is arm in arm with his cohorts... the Army has large ring K98, several with laminated stocks (WW2 vintage). I was channel surfing and only watched about 30 minutes of it. Rohm with the C96 was interesting. As with all period movies, it is sometimes extremely difficult to round up enough correct vintage props and the movie appeared well done and well researched.

Thor · 05-23-2003, 07:56 AM

There were some Lugers fired in one sequence!

Navy · 05-23-2003, 07:58 AM

IIRC, At that period in the movement ole Adolf generally packed a Menz 32 gun in his pocket for fun and a Mauser 1914, too. (With apologies to the late Jim Croce).

Tom A

Edward Tinker · 05-23-2003, 01:43 PM

I thought it a good movie, there was one scene, around the time that they killed Rohm and they brandished a P38, I don't believe any P38's were around then, as it was accepted for use in 1938 (duhh I know), but overall it was pretty good. On the gunboards, people said Hitler was carrying a Frommer? I have no idea, but was intrigued that it looked so different.

Ed

Jim Keenan · 05-23-2003, 08:55 PM

Didn't see the show, but just from curiosity, does anyone know the type of pistol Hitler owned that Geli Raubal used to kill herself? The only thing I have seen is that it was 6.35mm (.25ACP) caliber.

Jim

05-23-2003, 01:54 AM	#1
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Hitler's pocket pistol Watched the docudrama on Hitler's early days and was a little disappointed to see that Hitler did not favor a Luger as his personal weapon. The pistol he brandished was a Sauer & Sohn 7.65 pocket pistol. However, credit is due to the director's historical accuracy in providing him with a perfectly correct weapon for that time frame. I couldn't find any glaring errors in the various firearms used.

05-23-2003, 07:50 AM	#2
trigger643 User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Murfreesboro Posts: 502 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	In the scene During the Beerhall uprising where they are fired upon in the street while hitler is arm in arm with his cohorts... the Army has large ring K98, several with laminated stocks (WW2 vintage). I was channel surfing and only watched about 30 minutes of it. Rohm with the C96 was interesting. As with all period movies, it is sometimes extremely difficult to round up enough correct vintage props and the movie appeared well done and well researched. __________________ "There are three reasons to own a gun: To protect yourself and your family, to hunt dangerous and delicious animals, and to keep the King of England out of your face." Ã¢?? Krusty the Clown

05-23-2003, 07:56 AM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	There were some Lugers fired in one sequence! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

05-23-2003, 01:43 PM	#5
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,909 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,500 Times in 2,076 Posts	I thought it a good movie, there was one scene, around the time that they killed Rohm and they brandished a P38, I don't believe any P38's were around then, as it was accepted for use in 1938 (duhh I know), but overall it was pretty good. On the gunboards, people said Hitler was carrying a Frommer? I have no idea, but was intrigued that it looked so different. 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

05-23-2003, 07:58 AM	#4
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	IIRC, At that period in the movement ole Adolf generally packed a Menz 32 gun in his pocket for fun and a Mauser 1914, too. (With apologies to the late Jim Croce). Tom A

05-23-2003, 08:55 PM	#6
Jim Keenan User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Didn't see the show, but just from curiosity, does anyone know the type of pistol Hitler owned that Geli Raubal used to kill herself? The only thing I have seen is that it was 6.35mm (.25ACP) caliber. Jim