Luger facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Luger P08 (Parabellum) |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | German Empire |
| Service history | |
| In service | German Empire (1904–1918) Weimar Republic (1919–1933) Nazi Germany (1933–1945) Switzerland (1900–early 1970s) Other countries (1900–present) |
| Used by | See Users |
| Wars | World War I German Revolution Spanish Civil War World War II Second Sino-Japanese War Chinese Civil War Rhodesian Bush War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Georg J. Luger |
| Designed | 1898 |
| Manufacturer | Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken, Imperial Arsenals of Erfurt and Spandau, Simson, Krieghoff, Mauser, Vickers Ltd, Waffenfabrik Bern |
| Produced | 1900–1942 |
The Luger P08 is a famous German semi-automatic pistol. It was first used in 1908. This handgun is well-known for its unique look and how it works. It was also the first pistol to use the 9x19mm Parabellum bullet. This type of bullet is still very common today.
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About the Luger P08 Pistol
The Luger P08 is a type of handgun that loads a new bullet automatically after each shot. It was designed by Georg Luger in 1898. The pistol became official for the German army in 1908. That's why it's often called the P08.
How the Luger Works
The Luger has a special way of working called a "toggle-lock" system. When you fire, the parts that move look like a bent knee straightening out. This design made the Luger very accurate for its time. It also made the pistol easy to recognize.
The Luger's magazine usually holds eight bullets. The bullets it uses, the 9x19mm Parabellum, were also designed by Georg Luger. These bullets became a standard for many armies around the world.
The Luger's Quality and Use
People thought the Luger was a very well-made and reliable pistol. Its parts fit together perfectly, and it worked very well. Because of its high quality, it was highly respected by soldiers.
The Luger was the main pistol for the German army during World War I. It was also used in World War II. Even though the Walther P38 officially replaced it, many German soldiers and officers still preferred to use the Luger during World War II.
The 9mm Parabellum Bullet
The 9mm Parabellum bullet, first used in the Luger, is still very important today. It is a standard bullet size for NATO forces. NATO is a group of countries that work together for defense. This shows how important the Luger's design was, even many years later.
See also
In Spanish: Luger para niños
