Long Luger served in German Army at WW II

10-17-2001, 11:00 AM

Hi Sir/Madam,

I am Military Modeller. Recently, I discuss with my friend about Long Luger. He claimed it issued to second unit at WW II. I realised the long Luger issued to German Army at WW II.

Anyboby Help to answer my question!

Best regards,

Wing

John Sabato · 10-17-2001, 11:24 AM

I am sorry but I am not sure I understand what is your question.

Long Lugers (artillery model) were manufactured and issued primarily during World War I.

I own one of these that was manufactured by the Erfurt Arsenal during 1914 as you see in the photo...

Some of this model may have still been in use by German forces during World War II, but I have no personal knowledge of this model being officially issued during this war.

Perhaps some others may be able to help answer your inquiry.

Where do you live Wing? Please open a profile and tell us about yourself...

-John Sabato

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Marvin · 10-17-2001, 03:23 PM

Wing & John,

First off, welcome to the Luger forum Wing; glad to have you. John is correct that the Artillery Luger (long) was primarily a WWI pistol, but I have read and seen photos of the motorcycle dispatch riders carrying this pistol in a holster on their belt. The normal carry in WWI was a strap attached to the holster and over the shoulder.

I have an Artillery model with a holster that was brought back from WWII. I don't have any documentation, so I can't say for sure it was used in WWII, but the chance may be there. For Modeling, I would use it for WWI only.

Marvin

10-17-2001, 11:00 AM	#1
Wing Guest Posts: n/a	Long Luger served in German Army at WW II Hi Sir/Madam, I am Military Modeller. Recently, I discuss with my friend about Long Luger. He claimed it issued to second unit at WW II. I realised the long Luger issued to German Army at WW II. Anyboby Help to answer my question! Best regards, Wing

10-17-2001, 11:24 AM	#2
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	Wing, welcome to the Luger forum I am sorry but I am not sure I understand what is your question. Long Lugers (artillery model) were manufactured and issued primarily during World War I. I own one of these that was manufactured by the Erfurt Arsenal during 1914 as you see in the photo... Some of this model may have still been in use by German forces during World War II, but I have no personal knowledge of this model being officially issued during this war. Perhaps some others may be able to help answer your inquiry. Where do you live Wing? Please open a profile and tell us about yourself... -John Sabato http://www.lugerforum.com/owner_gall...urt_LP08-R.jpg

10-17-2001, 03:23 PM	#3
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Wing, welcome to the Luger forum Wing & John, First off, welcome to the Luger forum Wing; glad to have you. John is correct that the Artillery Luger (long) was primarily a WWI pistol, but I have read and seen photos of the motorcycle dispatch riders carrying this pistol in a holster on their belt. The normal carry in WWI was a strap attached to the holster and over the shoulder. I have an Artillery model with a holster that was brought back from WWII. I don't have any documentation, so I can't say for sure it was used in WWII, but the chance may be there. For Modeling, I would use it for WWI only. Marvin