My Lugers
 

Although small in comparison to many other collectors, I want to show my Lugers. One rack contains 10 Lugers, of which three are artilleries, one is a navy and one is a fat barrel A.E.. Four are unit marked. The other rack contains 10 Lugers of which all are unit marked to cavalry regiments. Three are 1908 1st issue and the other seven are 1910 DWM.

Beautiful collection Neal, you can be justly proud.
Norm

differences?
 

Hi Neil, outstanding display, and all look to be in excellent condition.. But, there are two distinct differences between your collection and mine? One is, I don't have 20 plus beautiful lugers to display just like you have shown (wish I did!). But secondly, and most importantly, If I did have a display set out just like yours, the sprinklers would come on right at the precise moment i set them out!!!....:eek::eek::eek:.... Beautiful bunch of rare guns! Best to you Neil, til....lat'r....GT...:cheers::cheers:

Beautiful!!!!

Excellent collection............

My heart goes "boom boodie boom boodie boom boom boom" :D

I understand the risks involved in displaying the Lugers. Rest assured that this is not their normal situation. They are all, with the exception of a G-date shooter, tucked away securely in individual silicone impregnated bags in the safe. I don't have a sprinkler system but there are other risks that involve people. I do have a security system, but as others have said, the best security is making sure that only a few trusted friends and neighbors know that there are pistols inside the house.

Now I have to go looking for my socks, 'cause that display blew them right off! Geez those are nice. Well done, Sir!
Ron

That's a nice "spread" Jar-head.

Impressive!

I really like the display racks, where did they come from or did you make them?
Jim
P.S. The Lugers are outstanding, what a collection!

Thank you for the Honor, Privilege and Trust to view your outstanding beautiful collection Neil.
I am at once mesmerized by their beauty and hypnotized by their historic story.

I can only hope that I will have as outstanding a grouping one day ... I'm working on it.
:bowdown: https://i.imgur.com/jS7QX.gif

PS: They look like naughty children pearing backwards over their church pews. :D

Neil
Beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing. Bill

jeb111--Yes, I made those racks. One is made from Black Walnut and one is Cherry. Each individual Luger is locked in place with a sliding wedge and key.

Outstanding Neil, better than what I have :)

Neil, just curious. Have you made out your will?

Beautiful thank you for sharing

Sweet!

Now... Where did I leave my drool bucket?

You sure know how to make a guy jealous.

Sorry Mr. Sunshine, my Son is a lawyer and he made out my will. Guess who is getting my collection.

Very unique display boxes! You should make some to sell! I would buy one.

Perfect!!

will!
 

Hi Neil, I'm glad that they will stay in the family... but, that is waaaaay to easy! At least hide them all around like Easter eggs? :) Best to you, til...lat'r....GT

Major Tom--I've made some to sell. They are made to lock each Luger in place to avoid people slipping out one at a gun show when the seller is otherwise occupied. Each individual Luger can be easily unlocked by the seller to allow prospective buyers to inspect the pistol closely. So, most collectors do not need the locking feature. Besides that, there is so much work involved in their fabrication that the required price is much more than most are willing to pay. It's hard to get reimbursed for your labor.

What's you collection goals or strategy ?
What's on your wish list ?

Mac Cat--I am 83 years old. My current collecting strategy is to sit back and enjoy my Lugers and the Imperial Cavalry memorabilia that I have collected to go with them. So, my past strategy has been to concentrate on Imperial Cavalry stuff. I no longer keep a wish list. I am not looking to buy anything but occasionally something comes out of the woodwork that rekindles my "got to have it" past. I resist the urge to buy but I'm not always successful.

I hope that that answers your questions. Thanks for asking.

Thanks Neil !
I'm 68

I learn something new and interesting on this forum almost every day!

Your posts and photos are some of my favorites !

Cheers!

Bugger!

Nice photos Neil. You have hoarded a beautiful group there. It gets me drooling also..... a few in there I would probably chew off a finger for!
Thanks for the look see my friend. JD

Neil not only do you have a great eye for collecting but your a fine craftsman also, again awesome Luger collection!
Jim

Wow, thanks for sharing, they are simply beautiful!
Mark

Beautiful display. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful collection, Neil, but I only see one Erfurt. ;)

Make sure he isn't witness, A witness can't take anything under your will! Eric, Esq

Bill_in_VA--Good eye. Yes, I only have one Erfurt--a 1914 Artillery.

Neil

Wonderful Collection and beautifully displayed. The individually locking capability for each pistol is a remarkable design feature and is every bit as functional as your P08s. Moreover, the cherry you use cannot be beat in its richness and warmth it displays. Where most of us simply make sawdust, you make art!

Ron

Thank you Ron, I appreciate the compliment. Since you have seen them first hand, you can really appreciate the richness of the woods used. The walnut is nice too.

Beautiful collection! Thank you for sharing.
-Jason