Videos tagged with Occupation Forces

This video details the French occupation of the Mauser factory in Oberndorf, Germany, after WWII and their subsequent production of Luger P.08 pistols. It highlights the technical specifications, marking variations, and historical context of these post-war firearms, noting their use by French forces in Indochina and later by the Austrian Army. The content provides deep insights into the markings and production history of these unique Lugers.

This Mauser C96 variant was likely produced for the French Gendarmerie under a 1919 contract, intended for occupation troops in Germany. Notably, these 7.63mm pistols feature 50-500m tangent sights, typically found on 9mm models, suggesting the use of leftover parts from wartime 'Red 9' production. The C96 served as a de facto carbine, offering a high-capacity, portable option for French forces lacking submachine guns.