1914 Erfurt Arty...

Pete Ebbink · 08-27-2005, 05:26 PM

Hi Norm,

I was not implying the Swiss had a navy and used Navy lugers.

As shooters in CH, folks could buy guns and have them imported into CH for use at shooting ranges. Before such a non-Swiss gun was used, it was inspected and proofed and could have had a Swiss Cross/Sunburst added to the chamber. I would also assume the 9 mm barrel would be changed out to 7,65 cal...as that was the round used in CH.

I know a few Swiss Navy lugers have surfaced in the USA, but considering the dealer invovled, I would be be suspicious. Nevertheless, maybe a few Navy and even LP-08 lugers made their way honestly to CH and were so stamped/modified.

Wishful thinking on my part...as some of my CH friends report no such lugers cited...

08-27-2005, 05:26 PM	#20
Pete Ebbink User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The USA Posts: 5,919 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	Hi Norm, I was not implying the Swiss had a navy and used Navy lugers. As shooters in CH, folks could buy guns and have them imported into CH for use at shooting ranges. Before such a non-Swiss gun was used, it was inspected and proofed and could have had a Swiss Cross/Sunburst added to the chamber. I would also assume the 9 mm barrel would be changed out to 7,65 cal...as that was the round used in CH. I know a few Swiss Navy lugers have surfaced in the USA, but considering the dealer invovled, I would be be suspicious. Nevertheless, maybe a few Navy and even LP-08 lugers made their way honestly to CH and were so stamped/modified. Wishful thinking on my part...as some of my CH friends report no such lugers cited...