I have three German pistols that I have collected over the years that might be interesting to see, and share how I managed to get them. The Top is a 1916 Mauser Broomhandle that was brought back from WW II. The Vet had given this and a 1937 Luger to his son. The son, who was married, had a problem and offered me the Broomhandle for cash so he could get out of town due to an impending divorce, about 20 years ago. I'm still waiting for the Luger to show up???
The one on the left bottom is a AC 41 P-38, brought back by a Vet who had received a bad head wound in WW II. Because his wound affected him long after the war he had to attend the V.A. hospital on a regular bases. Most of the time he went to the hospital alone. On one occasion he didn't have the money to get home after his visit, and no one seemed to care. In 1973 I met him by accident, offered to help and was offered the pistol in exchange for helping get him home. I believe I gave him $180.00 for it.
The one on the right bottom is a Walther PP, that was manufactored in about 1938. Another Vet piece that fell into the hands of a relative who perferred cash. Same goes for the flag they lay on.
But the best piece is my newest, which is the captured flag from the 334th 84th 1st Platoon Anti-Tank I have posted on this site in the Anything WW II.
I would like to thank and salute all veterans on this Memorial Day. May God Bless those who have fought, served, worked for, or assisted in any way to make our country great.
