Eight Luger Makers
 

Here are pictures of my Luger collection that represent the eight manufacturers of these pistols. In sequential order from left to right: DWM, Erfurt, Spandau, Bern Waffenfabrik, Vickers, Simson, Krieghoff and Mauser.

I am pleased with my Luger makers collection even though there are issues regarding legitimate manufactures. I know that Vickers assembled pistols made with components manufactured by DWM. And yes, the Spandau is probably a fake, but how many real Spandau Lugers exist?

None.

Hi Dick, Thanks for showing your complete set of Lugers by manufacturer. While the Spandau is certainly a fake, I think it's worth including, if only to commemorate the Golden Age of Luger fakery.
Regards, Norm

Dick, if i were a mechanic I would copy one of the few pictures of a known 'real' Spandau, with the appropriate ancillary markings...

I like your collection! :thumbup:

Even in the early Datig book there was the question regarding the issue surrounding the Spandau Luger. Contemporary authors are apparently concerned about the Spandau pictures in their publications with their beware notes.

The issue question is expanded by the fact that no Spandau Lugers are reported from Europe.

Very nice pictorial, thanks!

Tom

Doug Smith told me years ago that he was asked to go through the shop of a deceased Luger enthusiast in southern Ohio. He said he found a roll die for a Spandau and a Chrysanthemum.

Dick, thanks for posting. I think this grouping is a hoot! It reminds me of this oft'-repeated conversation: "So, what kind of Luger are you really interested in?" "One of each" "OK, but in what category? Imperial? Wiemar? WWII?" Yes, that's right. All of them!"

* Thank you sincerely for sharing this fine collection of Luger Makers. Rarely does one see all 8 exhibited together at one time....especially in such nice condition. A tribute to your informed dedication.
* No chamber date; so, is the DWM a 1st issue Military or a 5 digit commercial?
*And the $64 dollar question is: What goes in the empty slot next to the 4" DWM.
* Inquiring mind seeks to know.
Regards,

Bob
Good luck & Good Hunting

An East German N Luger of course!

Bob,
I took these pictures quite some time ago, but I believe the DWM is a 1st issue German P08. The display stand has 10 slots so there is an empty slot on each side.

Dick

Never mind the Spandau, in fact I've never seen one, but let me thank you for sharing a picture of your fine collection, acually makes me feel like doing the same with my (small indeed) colletion.

Hat off to you.

Sergio

Quite a collection
 

Dick- very impressive! Thanks for sharing. :) Bill

A 'DANZIG' toggled Luger would look good in one of those slots... :D :thumbup: :eek:

Dick et al, What most folks don't realize that all of these makers were produced on only 3 original sets of machinery: DWM machinery went to Mauser in the early 1930s. Erfurt's to Simson in the early 1920s and to Kreighoff by 1935, and probably use postwar by the DDR. The Swiss machinery was modified in 1929 and continued to make parts until 1949 and then sold to Mauser in the late 1960, but soon had to be replaced. TH

Nice pics Dick. John

Bob,
Sorry but my memory is slipping. The DWM is an early BUG marked commercial model 1908. The Mother of Lugers.

Very nice, gives me something else to shoot for!:eek:

One of each MFG., up till now I was/am collecting what appeals to me; now I have a mission, there is method to my madness.:rolleyes:

maybe a stainless steel luger from aimco to fill one empty slot?

Very nice collection. Thanks for sharing....

So many Lugers,
So little time!

Super nice set!! Vickers must be very rare..

Speaking of the Stainless Steel Aimco, I saw one at a pawn shop in Dardanelle, Arkansas in it's original yellow plastic box with papers for $1,000. It's been there for 3 years. It never interested me, but if you're curious, I'll have another looks see and forward his contact information.

Thank you Mac Cat.
I have an Aimco but did not consider putting it with my original Luger manufacturers.
Seems like you never have it all, there is always one more!

Ah, big deal............you only have 7 more manufacturers than I do. Only 7. That's not many!

Dick,
Great display!
As said above, it is a rare sighting to have all the manufactures reunited for a family picture.
Thanks a lot!
Douglas.