Lugers in the field

m1903a3 · 05-03-2017, 04:47 PM

We've all seen a good number of "class photos" of training units proudly brandishing their pistols.
We've also seen, albeit less frequently, some pictures of enlisted men and NCOs in parades or in the field with their P.04s
What are very seldom seen are photos of officers with a P.04, and they are usually either a parade or with the Marinekorps in Flanders.

Here is an extremely rare and unusual shot of six junior officers, all wearing P.04s and sabers, during what appears to be some pre-war field training.

DonVoigt · 05-03-2017, 04:50 PM

Thanks for the picture Mike; those are pretty old "junior" officers!

DavidJayUden · 05-03-2017, 10:23 PM

Interesting how the guy on the right has his mag. pouch hung up side down. Wonder if they made him do push-ups?
dju

gunnertwo · 05-03-2017, 11:23 PM

That's a great image! Very nice, thanks for the post.

G2

Douglas Jr. · 05-22-2017, 02:47 PM

Nice and very uncommon picture.
Thanks for sharing.

05-03-2017, 04:47 PM	#1
m1903a3 User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 197 Thanks: 26 Thanked 315 Times in 112 Posts	Lugers in the field We've all seen a good number of "class photos" of training units proudly brandishing their pistols. We've also seen, albeit less frequently, some pictures of enlisted men and NCOs in parades or in the field with their P.04s What are very seldom seen are photos of officers with a P.04, and they are usually either a parade or with the Marinekorps in Flanders. Here is an extremely rare and unusual shot of six junior officers, all wearing P.04s and sabers, during what appears to be some pre-war field training. Attached Thumbnails __________________ - Mike Life member: NRA, OVMS, VGCA Member: NAPCA, N-SSA(Veteran) Si vis pacem, para bellum

05-03-2017, 04:50 PM	#2
DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,677 Thanks: 1,439 Thanked 4,347 Times in 2,038 Posts	Thanks for the picture Mike; those are pretty old "junior" officers! __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

05-03-2017, 10:23 PM	#3
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	Interesting how the guy on the right has his mag. pouch hung up side down. Wonder if they made him do push-ups? dju

05-03-2017, 11:23 PM	#4
gunnertwo User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 605 Thanks: 803 Thanked 909 Times in 351 Posts	That's a great image! Very nice, thanks for the post. G2

05-22-2017, 02:47 PM	#5
Douglas Jr. User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: South America Posts: 948 Thanks: 598 Thanked 584 Times in 254 Posts	Nice and very uncommon picture. Thanks for sharing.