Himmler's mistress's shotgun ?

myky · 08-04-2009, 02:36 PM

All...... I purchased this shotgun sometime ago and have been researching it since. There are 2 names on the capture paper, a Thomas Barrick and a Linus LeTang. Both were in the MI section ( Military Intelligence ). They were the guys who got in in there immediately after capture. This shotgun and a Walther pistol were taken as war trophys by LeTang from Himmler's Tergensee estate. I have contacted LeTangs family but cannot find an avenue to Barrick. Does anyone know a route to the military records to be able to find him, or his family ? The book " HIMMLER " by Peter Padfield , on page xii of the acknowledgements shows Haschen Potthast as his mistress and second family. On page 184 her name appears as his personal secretary, pg 233 sexual relief with Potthast, pg 320, her side of the relationship, pg. 366, Himmler sets her up in a house, pg 488, Haschen is pregnant again, pg 514, she bore Himmler's second child, pg 539, Himmler's conversation with Bormann about Potthast, pg 608, Himmler was " lying low " with Haschen in Flensburg. This was to be the last he saw of her. It seems only logical that since they had a family life together, she would accompany him on hunts with other part members, and participate. The shotgun has " H P " engraved right behind the lock. The serial number of the Collath gun is located under the front handguard, 7022. I've got documentation from LeTang's side but am still trying to get Barricks background also. Any help would help posterity, in finishing the story of this magnificent shotgun. Thanks in advance and if anyone wants additional scans, just contact me, myky@ctesc.net.

myky · 08-04-2009, 03:09 PM

Also, here are some additional document from LeTangs family.

Ron Wood · 08-04-2009, 03:21 PM

Mike,
The monogram is "KP". Maybe Haschen's father?

myky · 08-04-2009, 07:59 PM

Ron...... thanks guy ! This only deepens the mystery..... It had to be someone of distinction to be in Himmlers house. I wish I knew the answer... Maybe one of our more learned colleagues can offer some helpful information ?

Heinz · 08-04-2009, 08:45 PM

Do not rule out the possibility the gun may have been looted during the high days of the third reich and given to Himmler,who I believe was fond of firearms.

myky · 08-04-2009, 08:59 PM

Heinz....... thanks ! A very distinct possibility...... I wish we knew........

08-04-2009, 02:36 PM	#1
myky User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts	Himmler's mistress's shotgun ? All...... I purchased this shotgun sometime ago and have been researching it since. There are 2 names on the capture paper, a Thomas Barrick and a Linus LeTang. Both were in the MI section ( Military Intelligence ). They were the guys who got in in there immediately after capture. This shotgun and a Walther pistol were taken as war trophys by LeTang from Himmler's Tergensee estate. I have contacted LeTangs family but cannot find an avenue to Barrick. Does anyone know a route to the military records to be able to find him, or his family ? The book " HIMMLER " by Peter Padfield , on page xii of the acknowledgements shows Haschen Potthast as his mistress and second family. On page 184 her name appears as his personal secretary, pg 233 sexual relief with Potthast, pg 320, her side of the relationship, pg. 366, Himmler sets her up in a house, pg 488, Haschen is pregnant again, pg 514, she bore Himmler's second child, pg 539, Himmler's conversation with Bormann about Potthast, pg 608, Himmler was " lying low " with Haschen in Flensburg. This was to be the last he saw of her. It seems only logical that since they had a family life together, she would accompany him on hunts with other part members, and participate. The shotgun has " H P " engraved right behind the lock. The serial number of the Collath gun is located under the front handguard, 7022. I've got documentation from LeTang's side but am still trying to get Barricks background also. Any help would help posterity, in finishing the story of this magnificent shotgun. Thanks in advance and if anyone wants additional scans, just contact me, myky@ctesc.net. Attached Thumbnails __________________ myky

08-04-2009, 03:09 PM	#2
myky User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts	Himmler's mistress's shotgun Also, here are some additional document from LeTangs family. Attached Thumbnails __________________ myky

08-04-2009, 03:21 PM	#3
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: 6,987 Thanks: 1,065 Thanked 5,090 Times in 1,675 Posts	Mike, The monogram is "KP". Maybe Haschen's father? __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

08-04-2009, 07:59 PM	#4
myky User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts	Ron...... thanks guy ! This only deepens the mystery..... It had to be someone of distinction to be in Himmlers house. I wish I knew the answer... Maybe one of our more learned colleagues can offer some helpful information ? __________________ myky

08-04-2009, 08:59 PM	#6
myky User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 178 Thanks: 1 Thanked 22 Times in 9 Posts	Himmler's mistress's shotgun Heinz....... thanks ! A very distinct possibility...... I wish we knew........ __________________ myky

08-04-2009, 08:45 PM	#5
Heinz User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Greenville SC Posts: 1,004 Thanks: 377 Thanked 410 Times in 180 Posts	Do not rule out the possibility the gun may have been looted during the high days of the third reich and given to Himmler,who I believe was fond of firearms.