Swiss Navy

bradsimpson · 07-18-2002, 09:08 PM

Gentlemen,
Has anyone looked at a map? Switzerland is landlocked. Switzerland does not have a Navy.

Pete Ebbink · 07-18-2002, 09:19 PM

Yes, Brad,...we do know our geography.. by the way, did you know the Swiss do have a flying pig airforce?...just kidding, of course. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Brandon · 07-18-2002, 11:27 PM

[quote]Originally posted by Wm. Pete Ebbink:
<strong>by the way, did you know the Swiss do have a flying pig airforce?...just kidding, of course. [img]biggrin.gif[/img] </strong><hr></blockquote>

ROFLMAO [img]biggrin.gif[/img] !!!

Pete Ebbink · 07-20-2002, 01:09 PM

Really Brad,

During the course of the thread about Jim Elson's Swiss Navy, I think the Forum concensus was agreed that the Swiss never had a navy.

The gun in question was concluded to be a Swiss rework of an original Navy luger; probably done by a local Swiss gunsmith for, possibly, a member of a shooting club...that is the best conclusion given the attributes of the gun...granted this conclusion is speculative since no historial documentation about the gunsmith was presented on the Forum.

If others have any other ideas about this luger, I would think Jim Elson would appreciate any other ideas...

We also noted that a very similar Swiss luger is shown in the M. Reese book, Luger Tips, revised...and C. Kenyon's up-coming book is rumored to have photos of some more.

Regards,

Pete

Dwight Gruber · 07-20-2002, 03:57 PM

[quote]Originally posted by tacfoley:
<strong> [img]smile.gif[/img] Dear All - Switzerland...does have, however, is a share in one of the biggest lakes in Europe, Bodensee or Lake Constance, and it has a police force whose sole purpose for existence is the care and safety of those who use the Swiss bit...

tacfoley</strong><hr></blockquote>

Which, of course, begs the question of the possible existence of a Swiss Police Naval Luger variant <img src="graemlins/icon501.gif" border="0" alt="[icon501]" /> >ACK!< must...not...go...there...

Big Norm · 08-22-2002, 12:51 AM

Tacfoley,
OH NO! Not illegal chocolate!?!? Isn't anything sacred?
Big 'Chocolate Lovin' Norm [img]eek.gif[/img]

John Sabato · 08-22-2002, 01:21 AM

I know the feeling Norm... just give me the chocolate and nobody will get hurt! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

wterrell · 08-22-2002, 01:26 AM

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07-18-2002, 09:08 PM	#1
bradsimpson User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Galesburg, IL Posts: 135 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	Swiss Navy Gentlemen, Has anyone looked at a map? Switzerland is landlocked. Switzerland does not have a Navy.

08-22-2002, 01:21 AM	#7
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,154 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,306 Times in 1,097 Posts	I know the feeling Norm... just give me the chocolate and nobody will get hurt! [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

08-22-2002, 01:26 AM	#8
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07-18-2002, 09:19 PM	#2
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Yes, Brad,...we do know our geography.. by the way, did you know the Swiss do have a flying pig airforce?...just kidding, of course. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

07-18-2002, 11:27 PM	#3
Brandon User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 329 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by Wm. Pete Ebbink: <strong>by the way, did you know the Swiss do have a flying pig airforce?...just kidding, of course. [img]biggrin.gif[/img] </strong><hr></blockquote> ROFLMAO [img]biggrin.gif[/img] !!!

07-20-2002, 01:09 PM	#4
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Really Brad, During the course of the thread about Jim Elson's Swiss Navy, I think the Forum concensus was agreed that the Swiss never had a navy. The gun in question was concluded to be a Swiss rework of an original Navy luger; probably done by a local Swiss gunsmith for, possibly, a member of a shooting club...that is the best conclusion given the attributes of the gun...granted this conclusion is speculative since no historial documentation about the gunsmith was presented on the Forum. If others have any other ideas about this luger, I would think Jim Elson would appreciate any other ideas... We also noted that a very similar Swiss luger is shown in the M. Reese book, Luger Tips, revised...and C. Kenyon's up-coming book is rumored to have photos of some more. Regards, Pete

07-20-2002, 03:57 PM	#5
Dwight Gruber User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,902 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1,318 Times in 431 Posts	[quote]Originally posted by tacfoley: <strong> [img]smile.gif[/img] Dear All - Switzerland...does have, however, is a share in one of the biggest lakes in Europe, Bodensee or Lake Constance, and it has a police force whose sole purpose for existence is the care and safety of those who use the Swiss bit... tacfoley</strong><hr></blockquote> Which, of course, begs the question of the possible existence of a Swiss Police Naval Luger variant <img src="graemlins/icon501.gif" border="0" alt="[icon501]" /> >ACK!< must...not...go...there...

08-22-2002, 12:51 AM	#6
Big Norm RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 1,864 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Tacfoley, OH NO! Not illegal chocolate!?!? Isn't anything sacred? Big 'Chocolate Lovin' Norm [img]eek.gif[/img]