Lugers and Officers

Weasel505 · 07-01-2009, 05:41 PM

Hi,

Got a question about Lugers and officers. My understanding is that during the Third Reich period, officers had to purchase their own sidearms, and greatly preferred smaller pistols, e.g. PP, PPK, HSc, Mod 1910/1914/1935, etc. Non-coms were issued sidearms from the armories and consisted of Lugers and P-38s.

So, recall the scene in "Band of Brothers" where the G.I.s surprise a German officer on horseback, shoot him, and confiscate his sidearm, which is a Luger. How unlikely is that? Did some officers carry Lugers out of choice? I've heard elsewhere that some did.

Any ideas? Thanks for reading.

Weasel

Edward Tinker · 07-01-2009, 07:37 PM

This has been discussed, you might find several discussions on this if you use the search function.

Although many officers (senior officers) liked smaller pistols, many, many officers carried lugers and P38's, especially in war time conditions.

Ed

Lugerdoc · 07-05-2009, 04:16 PM

An Officer when stationed in a combat area could sign out a 9mm pistol (a Schmeisser would be my choice) for the duration of his stay and them sign it over to his relief. TH

Navy · 07-06-2009, 11:35 AM

I believe what Tom is referrint to (Schmeisser) is properly termed an MP-40. I LOVE mine!
Tom A

07-01-2009, 05:41 PM	#1
Weasel505 User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lugers and Officers Hi, Got a question about Lugers and officers. My understanding is that during the Third Reich period, officers had to purchase their own sidearms, and greatly preferred smaller pistols, e.g. PP, PPK, HSc, Mod 1910/1914/1935, etc. Non-coms were issued sidearms from the armories and consisted of Lugers and P-38s. So, recall the scene in "Band of Brothers" where the G.I.s surprise a German officer on horseback, shoot him, and confiscate his sidearm, which is a Luger. How unlikely is that? Did some officers carry Lugers out of choice? I've heard elsewhere that some did. Any ideas? Thanks for reading. Weasel

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Lugerdoc Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: POB 398 St.Charles,MO. 63302 Posts: 5,089 Thanks: 6 Thanked 736 Times in 483 Posts	An Officer when stationed in a combat area could sign out a 9mm pistol (a Schmeisser would be my choice) for the duration of his stay and them sign it over to his relief. TH __________________ Tom Heller POB 398 ST.Charles, MO. 63302 Tel 636-447-3006 [email protected]

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Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,935 Thanks: 2,034 Thanked 4,533 Times in 2,093 Posts	This has been discussed, you might find several discussions on this if you use the search function. Although many officers (senior officers) liked smaller pistols, many, many officers carried lugers and P38's, especially in war time conditions. Ed

07-06-2009, 11:35 AM	#4
Navy RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Dc 'burbs in Virginia Posts: 2,482 Thanks: 0 Thanked 16 Times in 10 Posts	I believe what Tom is referrint to (Schmeisser) is properly termed an MP-40. I LOVE mine! Tom A