I may have posted this Luger some time ago, so forgive me. New CGN'rs enjoy.
This pistol was handed to a man (Roy H.) I knew personally in a German prisoner of war camp, when the Americans showed up.
This fellow's brother (August H.) told me that once it became known that the camp would be liberated soon, Roy, who could speak German and was a sort of prisoner rep, told a German officer that he wanted his pistol. The officer agreed to give it to him. When the Americans did show up, Roy told August that the officer simply unbuckled his holster and handed it to Roy.
Roy came back home, and when he knew his time was up, he gave the pistol to August. Gus used to bring it to the range once in a while and let us young guys shoot it. Gus gave it to his son, Jim. Jim's eyesight gave out on him, and sold the pistol to me.
The pistol is all matching, including magazine, with a possible exception of the lower pin on the toggle mechanism. Not sure if they were numbered to match, but this pin is 74.
To ward off the possible naysayers, I knew Roy for many years, and his brother August as well. They were both good, honest men. I have no reason to doubt the story. Jim remembers, as a little kid, seeing some pictures of the camp. Roy suffered with Parkinson's in his later years, likely brought on by his stay in that camp.
Positive comments are welcome!
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This pistol was handed to a man (Roy H.) I knew personally in a German prisoner of war camp, when the Americans showed up.
This fellow's brother (August H.) told me that once it became known that the camp would be liberated soon, Roy, who could speak German and was a sort of prisoner rep, told a German officer that he wanted his pistol. The officer agreed to give it to him. When the Americans did show up, Roy told August that the officer simply unbuckled his holster and handed it to Roy.
Roy came back home, and when he knew his time was up, he gave the pistol to August. Gus used to bring it to the range once in a while and let us young guys shoot it. Gus gave it to his son, Jim. Jim's eyesight gave out on him, and sold the pistol to me.
The pistol is all matching, including magazine, with a possible exception of the lower pin on the toggle mechanism. Not sure if they were numbered to match, but this pin is 74.
To ward off the possible naysayers, I knew Roy for many years, and his brother August as well. They were both good, honest men. I have no reason to doubt the story. Jim remembers, as a little kid, seeing some pictures of the camp. Roy suffered with Parkinson's in his later years, likely brought on by his stay in that camp.
Positive comments are welcome!
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