Why the Lanyard Staple?

headspace · 06-22-2003, 11:51 PM

I am brand new to this forum, although I've been collecting C&R for about ten years. I finally bought my first Luger, a 1938 s/42 from Ralph Shattuck last week. I'm waiting for the BBT.
But while I wait, I'd like to pose this question: I read with great interest the thread on stock lugs. So now, why do all the military P-08's have that lanyard staple (it's not really a "loop") on the back of the grip? I don't think I've ever seen a picture of a German soldier with a lanyard attached to his pistol. I have never seen a Wehrmacht, or Luftwaffe, or Reichsmarine, or Polezei lanyard in any collection, auction, or museum display. Any thoughts?

06-22-2003, 11:51 PM	#1
headspace New User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Virginia's Northern Neck Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Why the Lanyard Staple? I am brand new to this forum, although I've been collecting C&R for about ten years. I finally bought my first Luger, a 1938 s/42 from Ralph Shattuck last week. I'm waiting for the BBT. But while I wait, I'd like to pose this question: I read with great interest the thread on stock lugs. So now, why do all the military P-08's have that lanyard staple (it's not really a "loop") on the back of the grip? I don't think I've ever seen a picture of a German soldier with a lanyard attached to his pistol. I have never seen a Wehrmacht, or Luftwaffe, or Reichsmarine, or Polezei lanyard in any collection, auction, or museum display. Any thoughts?