christerd Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Here is a nice card I just bought Even in small Sweden you can sometimes get really nice items from the Great War .... Here is a guy from a Art unit ? with the 1916 helmet , and a Mauser pistol with wooden stock by his side ! Is not often you se these pistol armed soldiers , what kind of position did they have ? anyone who knows more Regards Christer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauptmann Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Generally pistols tended to be issued to artillerymen, machine gun crews... anyone who would need a weapon for self defense or to defend their post but who would not have been able to lug a full sized rifle around or use same in the environment in which way worked. Same logic for armored crews being issued carbines or SMG's, etc You mention this individual is in an artillery unit so it makes perfect sense that he has been issued the Mauser Broomhandle... as it can be both a pistol and a carbine of sorts once the stock is attached. Great pic! One I'd be proud to own and place with my Broomhandle. You ever want to part with it please keep me in mind. Dan :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christerd Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks Gentlemen Ill keep you in mind Dan Christer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odulf Posted September 15, 2011 Share Posted September 15, 2011 Would he belong to a Bavarian mounted unit (judging from the buckle)? Some more pics of this pistol: 1. Landwehr Feldartillerie Rgt. Preussische Feldartillerie Preussische Feldartillerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markgraf Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) A cavalryman (probably dragoon?) armed with C96. Any idea for the unit? Edited September 20, 2011 by Markgraf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christerd Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 :jumping: Very nice pics Markgraf Christer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markgraf Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 (edited) Thanks Christer! The back of the photo: Edited September 20, 2011 by Markgraf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Any idea for the unit? Yes. He is a Feldgendarm. There should be a corps number below the arabic number on the gorget. Regards, Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markgraf Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Thank You Chip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas W Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Flamethrower pioneer at Verdun, early 1916. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 The Barrel was in terrible shape, so it was not really a crime to have this neutralised.... It is pretty cool as the stock has the same number.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Nice piece! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Williams Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Could it not had been re-bored? Shame such a piece to be de-activated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Could it not had been re-bored? Shame such a piece to be de-activated. I used to think that way, but with kids running around who touch, try and mess up everything within reach.... It is always a question of Neutralising, or getting the papers and then locking things away, out of reach, out of sight. I prefer having them laying around, and harmless, especially as our 9 year old begins planning making cannons of his own.... Now it is a play in front of the TV thing, and the only way it harms you is when you get your fingers caught.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dond Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I used to think neutralisation was crp... but then saw my neutralised Grenades, Panzerfaust etc... and it did not bother me there.... so why with a MG08? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Williams Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Didn't know you had curtain climbers around still. I thought you were as old as me, neutered and shooting blanks without the fear of child support........anymore. I do lock up my Lugers when I'm away from the house and when lady friends stops by, in case two stop by at the same time , but other than then, they are behind glass.Still a shame though since it has its same numbered stock.I guess sending you a MG unit marked Luger for Christmas is now out of the question???? I'll send you a photo of it instead. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Send me a pic of the two lady friends fighting for the Luger? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Williams Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Send me a pic of the two lady friends fighting for the Luger? :-)Which two??????? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Which two??????? Figured at your age you would have forgotten by now ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Williams Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Figured at your age you would have forgotten by now ;-)I forget names, faces, places and reasons but I have never forgot how!!!! How often do drag straps come available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 I forget names, faces, places and reasons but I have never forgot how!!!! How often do drag straps come available? So far, none have become availible to me.... ;-) I had a line on some ersatz cloth ones, but they went before I could make an offer.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Williams Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Chris, did you know those stocks alone can go for $600-$1500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 (edited) How often do drag straps come available?When old collectors die.... Edited November 2, 2013 by Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E Williams Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 So far, none have become availible to me.... ;-) I had a line on some ersatz cloth ones, but they went before I could make an offer....I've seen none, nada, zero available!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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