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The German made Luger Pistol was the most commonly encountered pistol in the Finnish military. The Finnish members of Prussian Jaeger Battalion 27, which fought for the Germans in World War I, were the first Finns make use of the Luger pistol in a combat situation. The input of these soldiers was an important factor when Finland was debating the pistol of the newly formed Finnish Army. The Lugers in Finland were designated the M/23 and were in 7.65 caliber, and many of the pistols were also equipped with a shoulder stock. Finnish soldiers also made use of captured Soviet pistols such as the M95 Nagant Revolver and the TT33. The Spanish made Ruby pistol also saw issue in Finland, as did the Mauser M1896 pistol. Many Finnish officers owned their own personal pistols as well, and these various handguns did see use in the field; however, the Luger was the standard until the end of the Second World War.
