Tac,
Your ancestors also looted my family's church and home in 1814. But what the hell, we kicked your asses back across the Atlantic and are glad to have you as allies now.

Hi Mark,

Belated "Welcome to the Luger Forum".

Thanks for posting your Artillery luger !

It looks like your 1917 has both the fine-tune (adjustable) front and rear sights...

Regards,

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Thank you Pete. Yes it does.

Anyone care to advise me on whether I should use this pistol or encase it in a display cabinet. Would seem such a pity not to use it as it's still in beautiful condition and sure to turn heads at the shooting range.

I believe this could be a touchy subject as I have come across posts where references have been made about heated discussions regarding this. Anyone care to inform me what the verdict is ? :-)

If it can still be used as a shooter what should I do regarding the jamming problem ? As I mentioned before the spent cartridge doesn't clear quickly enough and when it jams it has the live round half way up into the chamber and the spent round jammed between the breech block and the chamber.

Mark, You need some more powerful ammo. With the last round in the chamber fired , does the holdopen activate and keep the toggle back?

I have broken many parts on Lugers. For years I thought this would not be a problem but found it is likely to happen at any time. Grips cracking, extractors breaking etc. I like to shoot my weapons but there are some I will not shoot including my 1916 marked Artillery, all matching including magazine. Too expensive to break a part and I have another shooter Artillery anyway.
Good Luck! Jerry Burney

Dear Mr. Tac, I yield to your superior story-telling talents. I am impressed by your knowledge of our patriots.

I'm reminded of a gentleman who was for many years a photographer for the "Baltimore Sun" newspaper, a well respected publication. His name was A. Aubrey Bodine and he was somewhat peculiar in certain respects. He would, on occasion, write to the US government and remind them that they still owed his family compensation for the financial loss suffered when they freed the family slaves! This went on for some years in the early part of the 20th Century. His photographs are known world-wide and in that regard he was a very talented individual.

Hi Folks---A really super forum,very informative and friendly,a plus side of the internet and its reach.My neighbor sold me a Luger last week,he did'nt know what it was,said his Brother in laws grandfather brought it back from WWII. He died last month and they were disposing of his things.If any of y'all would help me id it and get a handle on the the value I would be very appreciative.I'll try to give you a good discription without pictures,but if necessary,I will arrange for them.I read your questions and replies to Mark R and I can see that you all KNOW your stuff.---1917 on top,directly behind 1917 is a small stamp-93,behind that-DMW and 93, then to the rear sight,which is an adjustable target sight mounted on the rear toggle with the word MICRO.Now to the left side--stamped in the barrel at the rear by the threads is 9MM Barrel by SS&D,moving back along the left side 6942,under that on the latch is 42,then back 1 inch to the sheet metal cover,42.now back 1 inch to the angled flat bar which moves up and down when the safety is moved, 42. under the safety,GESICHERT. now to the right side,four stamps just behind the barrel thread,from front to back--a standing eagle,--a S with a crown,---a S with a crown,-- a (looks like a CJ with a crown) now to the rear in the rough machined area,a block stamp with a 3 in it,--a block stamp(double border)can't read the number. Now to the bottom--just in front of the trigger guard 6342 with a C under. The Mag# is 3322,(made of wood). The barrel is 11&1/2 inches long with a fixed sight at front. The weapon is in very good cond. considering the florida climate conditions. It has a holster,brown leather,large flap.one strap to hold the gun in,two straps to hold the flap down. Snap buttons front and back,looks like some kind of shoulder rig. (I don't have the upper part. Hope this gives you all some clues. Best to you all. Codge.

Codge, can you start a new thread, so it highlights your Luger?

You can "copy and paste" and make a New Posting.

Thanks,

Ed

Edward,Thank you for your reply.To be honest,No Sir,I can't. May I ask for a bit of your generousity and ask you to do that,or ask John D to make the change.If all else fails I can retype it and click on "new topic". Best to you---codge

codge, it is easier than it sounds, but if you click on new topic and leave it blank, then i will fill your info out for you!! (in that way, it goes in your name)

:)

and an honest reply always goes a long way with me! :D

eduardo