Yet another Newbie with...

[Magic Jar]

Thanks to all for the clarification of terms ('rig', etc.) and for the 'caliber test'. The pencil stuck at the metal ring. (Is this something like the old "rabbit died" test??)...so guess it's a 7.65.

I've spent that past two hours just reading the first 300+ posts on different threads using the search string "alphabet commercial". I learned a helluva lot. Even found a couple of guns that are pretty close to the one I'm considering.

Sorry to see that one of those threads attracted a troll who caused a bit of trouble. Hope this thread doesn't. I suspect that any thread with a 'newbie' in its title can do that.

In any case, one thing I've learned is that regardless of what decision I make about this gun, I'll return to this forum. That's partly owing to the caliber (no pun intended) of information and the decorum under which this information is imparted. Partly also owing to the fact that if I don't acquire this particular Luger, I will, indeed, acquire one. I read somewhere this afternoon a poster welcoming a newbie to the "addiction". I can see that.

I'll check with the current owner and obtain permission to post photos.

Thanks again,
James

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by Magic Jar

...so guess it's a 7.65

Some of us prefer the 7.65mm Luger cartridge, which is what the pistol was originally designed around...but it seems to be generally accepted that the sales value is ~$150/$200 less than a comparable 9mm...

There seems to be more interest in the 9mm/military Lugers, too...

Several online merchants sell the 30 Luger ammunition...and even Wal-Mart sells the 9mm...