Michael Wittmann 's sidearm
Michael Wittmann 's sidearm
Good day,I 'd like to know what sidearm did Michael Wittmann equip duriing combat?
Someone said it was Mauser HSc, but the dragon figure showed it was P08.
Can anyone give me an answer?
Someone said it was Mauser HSc, but the dragon figure showed it was P08.
Can anyone give me an answer?
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This thread states it was a Mannlicher/Walther 6.35mm pistol - these "pocket" pistols also were carried in holsters.
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/ ... 303&page=2
I do not know where he got his information, but he met MW's widow? If that burned Walther Model 2 (pictured) came from his grave, the remains of his holster must just be ashes.
That would seem to answer your question. I have looked at numerous pics of MW, and I notice no pictures with a clear view of his sidearm.
http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/ ... 303&page=2
I do not know where he got his information, but he met MW's widow? If that burned Walther Model 2 (pictured) came from his grave, the remains of his holster must just be ashes.
That would seem to answer your question. I have looked at numerous pics of MW, and I notice no pictures with a clear view of his sidearm.
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Re: Michael Wittmann 's sidearm
Michael Wittmann prefered to carry his pistol in the inside of this leather jacket (ex Kriegsmarine issue ) The tank hatch openings are rather tight, if you need to get out in a hurry, you hardly want to get caught up by your pistol holster.
Re: Michael Wittmann 's sidearm
I know it's an old thread.