Luger

Patented in 1898 and produced from 1900, Georg Luger`s iconic semi-automatic pistol became synonymous with Germany`s armed forces throughout both world wars. It was adopted by the Imperial German Navy in 1904, followed by the German Army in 1908, receiving the name Pistole 08. Despite being supplanted by the Walther P38, the Luger remained in widespread service with all arms of Nazi Germany`s armed forces throughout World War II, and even equipped East Germany`s Volkpolizei in the years after 1945.