Pistol
Veterans Memorial Military Museum
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| Nom de l'objet : | Pistol |
| Type de l'objet : | Pistol |
| Catégorie de l'objet : | T&E for Science & Technology |
| Sous-catégorie de l'objet : | Armament- Firearm |
| Matériaux : | Metal |
| Numéro de catalogue : | 1985.001.061 |
| Numéro d'accession : | 1985.001.061 |
| Date de début de production : | 1900 |
| Date de fin de production : | 1938 |
| Description : | Gun, black, metal; handle is etched; attached barrel is thin and has low sites on front and rear of gun; front site appears to flip up; etched numbers on right side center "0811"; "11"; "11"; "11"; on safety marked "Gesichert"; a silver colored plate attached to butt of gun |
| Commentaires : | The Parabellum-Pistol was often known as the Luger. It is a toggle locked, recoil operated, semi-automatic pistol. The design was patented by Georg J. Luger in 1898 and produced by German arms manufacturer Deutsche Waffen-und Munitions Fabriken (DWM) starting in 1900. The P.08 was the usual sidearm for German Army personnel in both World Wars, though starting in 1938 it was being replaced by the Walther P38. The Luger pistol was accepted by the German Navy in 1904, and by the German Army in 1908. The Luger was prized by Allied soldiers during both World Wars; thousands were taken home and are still in circulation today. When the safety lock is turned down and to the rear, the safety catch is on and the pistol will not fire. With the lock in this position, the German word gesichert ("made safe") is exposed. |
| Longueur : | 19 |
| Largeur : | 11 |
| Translittération de l'inscription : | etched numbers on right side center "0811"; "11"; "11"; "11"; on safety marked "Gesichert |
| Établissement : | Veterans Memorial Military Museum |
| Ville de l'établissement : | Kensington |
| Province de l'établissement : | Prince Edward Island |
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