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A very fine photo presentation. May we see a photo of the rear sight straight down from the top? This will indicate whether or not it was a German issue pistol to an enlisted man. Also any maker's marks on the holster would be nice to see.Comment
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More great photos. You really do have the photographic end of this business under control.
The pistol is military accepted and as such would not have been an officer's private purchase weapon. That said, I paraphrase von Moltke the elder who mumbled something to the effect of...after the first shot is fired all plans go to hell...
It may have been an officer's gun but it originally belonged to the army not an officer. Officers in the imperial army bought commercially accepted/proofed weapons from the army. They were not offered army guns for purchase.
It is a superior example of an Imperial army accepted 1914 and I would be more than happy to have it in my collection. Congrats!!!Comment
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Ron, I am really enjoying your collection.Another fine piece
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Very nice RonComment
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Great bring back Ron
Man they really stamped in the serial numbers hard.Comment
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Ron,
Nice 1914 rig that you have posted; the family provenance makes it all the more significant.
Any chance you can post details of the Canadian General's service?
BTW: Have you posted something here before about this pistol and/or the Canadian General? I'm probably getting things confused, but I seem to remember years ago a post about a WWI bring-back pistol by a Canadian soldier (who, later in his career, was elevated to the rank of General Officer). Just curious.Comment
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Originally posted by Alan Smith View Post
Alan,
Some info...
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Major General Robert Rennie, CB, CMG, DSO, MVO, VD was born on December 15, 1863 in York Co, Ontario. He diedon December 17, 1949 in Toronto.
In civilian life he was a “seed merchant” – he had risen to become President of the firm started by his father: The William Rennie Seed Company.
Rennie joined the militia in July 1880 as a Rifleman and in his early years he was a well known marksman, representing Canada on the Bisley Team on three occasions and receiving several medals and prizes for his marksmanship.
He became a 2nd Lieutenant (Provisional) April 7, 1887; gazetted 2nd Lieutenant August 13, 1887; Lieutenant November 16, 1888; Captain April 22, 1892.
By 1914 he was a Lieutenant Coloneland was the original commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion CEF and led them at the Second Battle of Ypres, Festubert and Givenchy.
He was promoted to Brigadier November 17, 1915 and given command of the 4th Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division.
In 1917 he was Vimy Ridge. On September 25, 1917 Rennie, when proceeding to the forward area, was accidentally thrown from his horse, suffering a broken collar-bone.
He resumed command on January 28, 1918 and was with the Brigade at the Battle of Amiens.
Rennie was awarded the CB in the June 1918 Birthday List.
He was promoted to Major General on September 16, 1921.
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Here is another of the pistols he brought home.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...ghlight=Rennie
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