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Kradführer issued or carrying pistol as sidearm?
Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2016 6:06 pm
by wikinger59
Don't think I ever have seen a picture of a Wehrmacht motorcycle driver with a pistol as a sidearm.
Seems it would be important to have a sidearm considering the time it would take to remove a slung K98k if under attack while riding.
Re: Kradführer issued or carrying pistol as sidearm?
Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:30 am
by Alanmccoubrey
The time it would have taken to unsling his rifle is nothing compared to the lack of range and accuracy he would have if armed with a pistol.
Re: Kradführer issued or carrying pistol as sidearm?
Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2016 2:40 am
by Leo Niehorster
Normally,
the Kradführer i.e. the Führer der Krafradmeldestaffel (the sergeant who commanded the motorcycle messenger detachment), was authorized an SMG (Maschinenpistole);
the Kradfahrer (motorcyclist) was authorized a rifle;
the Kradfahrer als Melder (motorcycle messenger) was authorized a rifle.