History of the P-08 Luger pistol

The P-08 Luger is certainly one of the best known pistol of the Second World War.
Its name, Parabellum, comes from the famous Latin motto "Si vis pacem, para bellum" : if you want peace, prepare to war."

Designed by the German engineer Georg Luger, already inspired by the plans made by Hugo Borchard, the P-08 pistol began to be produced in 1898.

First used during the First World War, this handgun has proved to be highly effective and inexpensive, and was produced once again for the Second World War Many countries have made pistols along the lines of the P-08, including Switzerland, having bought the manufacturing license.

Its unique design has made the P-08 Luger famous, and every Allied soldier wanted to have one. It has become the barter currency during the Second World War in American units.

P-08 Luger pistol sheet

Country creator/user: Germany
Name: P-08 Parabellum

Shooting mode: semi-automatic
Caliber: 8.97 mm
Magazine: 8 bullets
Range: 50 meters
Rate of fire: 20 rounds/min

Weight: 0.855 kg
Length: 220 mm

 

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