Another .45 Luger Question...

Edward Tinker · 08-16-2002, 03:13 AM

Sure that is logical and makes sense, although you would think that #1 would be marked with a #1. From all indications, and rumors, it is believed that at least one gun was destroyed from the tests, (dirt, water spray, rust test, etc.) So if one was destroyed then that makes at least three 45 pistols? It makes sense to me that there were 3 - 5 guns total in America, but who knows? I feel that if there were three, then #1 was destroyed and the unmarked was the prottype used to show administration and officers while the real guns were being used.

Do the gov't rules stipulate how many guns were required to be brought to the testing? Many times a certain number were required to prove it was a workable and buildable arm.

I like to think that there is a box of 3 at Aberdeen Proving Grounds or at Anniston Army Depot waiting for Lord knows who. [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

08-16-2002, 03:13 AM	#34
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,987 Thanks: 2,083 Thanked 4,604 Times in 2,128 Posts	Sure that is logical and makes sense, although you would think that #1 would be marked with a #1. From all indications, and rumors, it is believed that at least one gun was destroyed from the tests, (dirt, water spray, rust test, etc.) So if one was destroyed then that makes at least three 45 pistols? It makes sense to me that there were 3 - 5 guns total in America, but who knows? I feel that if there were three, then #1 was destroyed and the unmarked was the prottype used to show administration and officers while the real guns were being used. Do the gov't rules stipulate how many guns were required to be brought to the testing? Many times a certain number were required to prove it was a workable and buildable arm. I like to think that there is a box of 3 at Aberdeen Proving Grounds or at Anniston Army Depot waiting for Lord knows who. [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV