What the heck is this? - Page 2

LugerMan.com · 03-06-2012, 09:25 AM

That is one interesting history item ...

Now i know why i joined the forum ...

Thanks for this new drop in the ocean of knowledge ...

ithacaartist · 03-06-2012, 02:48 PM

Quote:

I haven't looked for the discussion from two years ago, but I'm pretty sure I joined in on it...

Anyone else remember that discussion???

Rich, I remember that discussion, having read it last year after my naissance into Lugerforumdom, when I was reading everything here. I'm surprised I didn't recognize it from then, it is so distinctive. I don't recall specifically any discussion about how it is actually mounted to the gun.

alvin · 03-05-2012, 08:28 PM

That grip safety, if had been modified, could be used to perform the electrical switch function. That probably would be more elegant than putting the switch on right grip panels, and either left or right hand could "turn on" the switch by holding the grip.

Ron Wood · 03-05-2012, 08:45 PM

I wouldn't be surprised if a glove with a mesh palm might have been a fashion accessory for this rig.

alanint · 03-06-2012, 10:59 AM

My question is if this uses a skin surface bridge style activation, wouldn't the light them be constantly on, as long as one held the pistol?

This is not very tactically sound, unless there is a separate switch as well, which would seem redundant?

Ron Wood · 03-06-2012, 11:53 AM

In practical use, if you are going to sweep a darkened room or area, you pretty much have to keep the light on.

It is possible that this impressive rig is an over-engineered "gadget" made up for an elite service, and has more "pomp and ceremony" than actual necessity.

Steinar · 03-06-2012, 04:32 PM

I remember trying to wrap my head around how it works, but didn't understand it :\

Today we would have used trasistors, but they where not invented at the time. Skin alone would not be a good enough conductor to power a light.. So perhaps something simple as metal wires in a glove?

In any case, the designer must have been one clever guy

alvin · 03-10-2012, 06:09 PM

I just watched this video. I am always surprised that auctioneers handling those high value items without gloves....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geNzHZGkGOI

MFC · 03-10-2012, 09:50 PM

Alvin,
Thanks for the link.
WOW!!!... nuff said.

03-06-2012, 09:25 AM	#1
LugerMan.com User Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 377 Thanks: 91 Thanked 364 Times in 116 Posts	That is one interesting history item ... Now i know why i joined the forum ... Thanks for this new drop in the ocean of knowledge ... __________________ Eugene@LugerMan.com

03-05-2012, 08:45 PM	#4
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,052 Thanks: 1,124 Thanked 5,289 Times in 1,729 Posts	I wouldn't be surprised if a glove with a mesh palm might have been a fashion accessory for this rig. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-06-2012, 10:59 AM	#5
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	My question is if this uses a skin surface bridge style activation, wouldn't the light them be constantly on, as long as one held the pistol? This is not very tactically sound, unless there is a separate switch as well, which would seem redundant? Last edited by alanint; 03-06-2012 at 05:21 PM.

03-06-2012, 11:53 AM	#6
Ron Wood Moderator 2010 LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Santa Teresa New Mexico just outside of the West Texas town of El Paso Posts: 7,052 Thanks: 1,124 Thanked 5,289 Times in 1,729 Posts	In practical use, if you are going to sweep a darkened room or area, you pretty much have to keep the light on. It is possible that this impressive rig is an over-engineered "gadget" made up for an elite service, and has more "pomp and ceremony" than actual necessity. __________________ If it's made after 1918...it's a reproduction

03-06-2012, 04:32 PM	#7
Steinar User Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 18 Thanked 36 Times in 21 Posts	I remember trying to wrap my head around how it works, but didn't understand it :\ Today we would have used trasistors, but they where not invented at the time. Skin alone would not be a good enough conductor to power a light.. So perhaps something simple as metal wires in a glove? In any case, the designer must have been one clever guy __________________ Previously known as Morgan Kane

03-05-2012, 08:28 PM	#3
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	That grip safety, if had been modified, could be used to perform the electrical switch function. That probably would be more elegant than putting the switch on right grip panels, and either left or right hand could "turn on" the switch by holding the grip.

03-10-2012, 06:09 PM	#8
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	I just watched this video. I am always surprised that auctioneers handling those high value items without gloves.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=geNzHZGkGOI

03-10-2012, 09:50 PM	#9
MFC User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,237 Thanks: 183 Thanked 281 Times in 162 Posts	Alvin, Thanks for the link. WOW!!!... nuff said. __________________ Mike C.

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