This video delves into the history of the Luger pistol within the Dutch Navy, tracing its acquisition from 1918 through its formal adoption as the Automatische Pistool Nr.1. It highlights the initial procurement of German P04 Lugers captured from a submarine and subsequent purchases from DWM. The video also discusses the Dutch Army's adoption of the 1906 New Model Luger and the Navy's decision to acquire a variant without grip safeties, based on the German P08 model, with deliveries continuing until the German invasion in 1940. Linked content explores Dutch Army Luger trials and Dutch East Indies Lugers.
This video delves into the history of the Dutch Navy Luger pistol, tracing its journey from its origins in World War One through to the end of Dutch neutrality. The content likely explores the pistol's usage, specifications, and its significance within the context of Dutch naval history and the broader geopolitical landscape of the era.
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