My first Luger. A 1936 from Simpsons.
 

Purchased this a couple months ago from Simpson Ltd. I know I paid top money but knowing little about the Luger just went to there shop and they helped me pick one out. Was rated at 80% finish and 70% straw and all numbers matching. Got some pitting and finish wear but I like the fact that it looks like it has been there and done it. I put a set of grips on it for shooting and purchased a L block mag for it. Also a aftermarket mag for shooting. Sent it to Luger Doc to have checked out. He fixed a horrible trigger pull and checked it over and declared it healthy. Took it to the range and fired 15 rounds through it. Shoots great and is very accurate. Really like the Luger and already looking for another! What you all think?

Nice gun, should make a fine shooter!

Agree wholeheartedly with ithacaartist, looks like a very nice shooter and I might add that the grips you added help dress it up quite nicely. :cheers:

Lon

Congratulations on your Luger and on those beautiful grips.

Shoot safe!

Sergio

Very nice!

I think that these matched Mauser Lugers with finish conditions make the best shooters. I have a 1937 with some pitting that I use for shooting regularly.

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Marc

Looks good. Mauser Lugers are my favorites! Bill

Where did you purchase the grips? Was there much fitting required? Price? Thank you, Hugh

Hugh I purchased the grips from Simpson Ltd where I purchased the Luger. They are made in Germany. Did not want to chance damaging the original grips when shooting. Did have to do some fitting here and there but took it slow and used a fine file to relief and fit. Made a couple passes with the file and test fitted. No way am I a wood worker but was not difficult. Spots I removed wood I touched up with a touch of boiled linseed oil. Cost was $100.00. They have them on there website.

I think your gun has a near-perfect combination of matching parts/finish for a Mauser shooter. The finish is not bad, and the grips really make it a head-turner. I agree the wear on the finish adds character. A really nice Luger for shooting, have fun with it.