screamingeagle
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I thought they manufactured them all the way through and then did some post war production after the war....
probably post war, I am just referring to German war production they stopped in '42
My 1910 Luger
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probably post war, I am just referring to German war production they stopped in '42
yellowsled
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screamingeagle
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- Mar 7, 2010
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Lugers are sexy but they really are not reliable combat pistols.This is why the Germans replaced it with the P38 you can tell by just looking at it it's more rugged and built to withstand combat conditions.The German Luger was very susceptible to jamming due to the complexity of the action and dirt and grime ,had to be cleaned well and often to operate properly.
rj1974
Ultimate Member
They are beautifully built machines .
I do have a 1942 Walther P38 with original holster I got it from the same guy I got the Luger from . ILL get some pictures of that in a bit .
Jamming and single action compared to the first successful mass produced double action. Everything I have read has stated the Luger had a VERY strong action though.
rj1974
Ultimate Member
Yeah, just rub our faces in that shit.I want one so bad I can taste it.
Well next time it goes to Delmarva with me Ill let ya know . You can run some through it .
Old Salty Dog
Ultimate Member
They did keep some manufacturing going throughout the war, mostly with spare parts manufactured before the factories got bombed. They weren't very good, and with the tolerances, thus the concerns over finding ones with matching serial numbers.
That is one gorgeous DWM! Congrats on having such a beautiful example.
Boondock Saint
Ultimate Member
If that offer manages to extend itself to the rest of the grubby fingered membership, I know at least one guy who will drop whatever he's doing to have a chance to shoot a piece of history.
rj1974
Ultimate Member
If that offer manages to extend itself to the rest of the grubby fingered membership, I know at least one guy who will drop whatever he's doing to have a chance to shoot a piece of history.
I plan on getting to freestate in the near future . Ill give you a heads up
Boondock Saint
Ultimate Member
I plan on getting to freestate in the near future . Ill give you a heads up
Outstanding, thank you!
Combloc
Stop Negassing me!!!!!
They're worthless unless you enjoy them. Besides, they were made to shoot.
Correct!
Just looking at it doesn't do it for me, gotta shoot it. A commemorative rifle would be wasted on me, they too were made to shoot.
mawkie
C&R Whisperer
The most natural pointing pistol I've ever handled. It just shoots exactly where you point it. My 1914 Erfurt is very finicky about ammo but if you feed it what it likes it's very reliable.
Got to shoot an old vet's bring back Navy Luger years ago at the AGC and it was like a dream. There is a reason why guns like Lugers are popular and it's not just the history and craftsmanship. They really are a treat to pull trigger on. If you've never shot one you've missed out on one of life's great pleasures.
Guess if I stopped buying stuff for a while I could save up the $2-3K necessary to acquire one.
Got to shoot an old vet's bring back Navy Luger years ago at the AGC and it was like a dream. There is a reason why guns like Lugers are popular and it's not just the history and craftsmanship. They really are a treat to pull trigger on. If you've never shot one you've missed out on one of life's great pleasures.
Guess if I stopped buying stuff for a while I could save up the $2-3K necessary to acquire one.
KMK1862
Ultimate Member
That's a really beautiful example you have, OP.
IMO, the worksmanship is the same on early (WW1) and late (WW2) models, but the WW1 models were better finished. I've seen WW2 era Mauser P.08's with the machining marks on the frame where the WW1 era guns don't seem to have this. Of course my 1930's Broomhandle has the machining marks present too, so maybe it was a Mauser thing.
IMO, the worksmanship is the same on early (WW1) and late (WW2) models, but the WW1 models were better finished. I've seen WW2 era Mauser P.08's with the machining marks on the frame where the WW1 era guns don't seem to have this. Of course my 1930's Broomhandle has the machining marks present too, so maybe it was a Mauser thing.
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