Known by the Irish as "Peter The Painter," or simply "Painter," the C96 Mauser has an interesting history that is still being explored and uncovered today.
In recent years, a number of documents clarifying the role of the Pistole 08 Luger in the Irish War of Independence have been discovered. Here, the authors provide context and identifying information for a number of Lugers known to have been used in Ireland during the country's fight for freedom.