Snail Drum Question

LugerRuger · 01-07-2013, 12:48 AM

I am new to the world of Lugers. I've always admired them, but only recently entered the world of owning one. This summer I inherited a bring back P08 from my wifes Grandfather. Matching serial numbers 1942 #173 (the cruel joke is that the magazine is numbered #37). I only have a cursory knowledge of the history of these magnificent firearms, but I am curious about snail drums.

The pistol itself has little wear, but I won't pretend to know how to grade it's condition. It also came with a 32 round snail drum which I think would be graded as very good condition by any measure. From what I have read, most snail drums were issued to artillery, and from what I gather, typically were accompanied by Lugers with 7" barrels, which mine does not have. My assumption is that the drum and the pistol were not issued together, and since Grandpa is deceased, I will never know exactly how how he acquired the two pieces.

I am curious if anyone is aware of snail drums being issued along with standard barrel P08s.

Any input is appreciated.

01-07-2013, 12:48 AM	#1
LugerRuger New User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Snail Drum Question I am new to the world of Lugers. I've always admired them, but only recently entered the world of owning one. This summer I inherited a bring back P08 from my wifes Grandfather. Matching serial numbers 1942 #173 (the cruel joke is that the magazine is numbered #37). I only have a cursory knowledge of the history of these magnificent firearms, but I am curious about snail drums. The pistol itself has little wear, but I won't pretend to know how to grade it's condition. It also came with a 32 round snail drum which I think would be graded as very good condition by any measure. From what I have read, most snail drums were issued to artillery, and from what I gather, typically were accompanied by Lugers with 7" barrels, which mine does not have. My assumption is that the drum and the pistol were not issued together, and since Grandpa is deceased, I will never know exactly how how he acquired the two pieces. I am curious if anyone is aware of snail drums being issued along with standard barrel P08s. Any input is appreciated.