tag:www.thedonovan.com,2012://1/tag:www.thedonovan.com,2008://1.9195- 2012-03-24T15:30:10Z Comments for A new acquisition for the Arsenal of Argghhh! We're the Military and Airpower Guys of Jonah Goldberg of National Review Online + a stray we found wandering around looking lost. All original material JHD, BHD, JR, WT, and KA 2003-2010 Movable Type 4.12 tag:www.thedonovan.com,2008://1.9195 2008-05-18T15:42:11Z 2008-06-10T12:11:17Z A new acquisition for the Arsenal of Argghhh! A Dreyse M1907 semi-auto in 7.65mm Auto (.32ACP). Used as a limited-standard sidearm by the Germans in WWI. A design by Hugo Schmeisser, it's an interesting approach. Many caps will be busted this afternoon. More on that, and the pistol, later.... The Armorer http://www.thedonovan.com A Dreyse M1907 semi-auto in 7.65mm Auto (.32ACP). Used as a limited-standard sidearm by the Germans in WWI. A design by Hugo Schmeisser, it's an interesting approach.

The Castle Armory's Dreyse M1907 pistol

Many caps will be busted this afternoon. More on that, and the pistol, later.

]]> tag:www.thedonovan.com,2008://1.9195-comment:73203 Comment from Pat on 2008-05-18 Pat So imagine, you're a lowly leutnant, and waiting to get issued a pistol. As the line slowly moves forward, other leutnants return past you with Lugers and Broomhandle Mausers. When you finally get to the head of the line, the quartermaster hands you a Dreyse. It's going to take more than one beer to get over that disappointment, I do believe. Pat 2008-05-18T21:22:36Z 2008-05-18T21:22:36Z tag:www.thedonovan.com,2008://1.9195-comment:73199 Comment from Neffi on 2008-05-18 Neffi Hmmm.... Noll lists S.B. as Seebataillon in his book on Imperial regimentals. Nice piece, if ugly in the 'Jeep pick-up' way... heh 2008-05-18T19:25:42Z 2008-05-18T19:25:42Z