My Little Collection
 

Hi Guys!

At the request of John D, I have assembled a photo and description of the items that fit into my little collection, as modest as it may be compared to the collections of some people on this forum...

http://forums.lugerforum.com/lfupload/my_collection.jpg

I will start with the first Luger I ever bought:

My 1937 S/42 2nd Subvariation, picked this up from an individual at a gunshow for around $650.00, I had never read anything from a Luger book, all I knew was I liked these pistols, and it was well worth the price, if for nothing else, to spark my interest in the history of these pistols, which lead to me finding this forum and making some of the best friends I will ever have...

The second German Military Pistol that I purchaced was the "ac 44" code P.38 rig (Holster, Spare Mag, and 64 Rd. Box of ammunition) that you see in the picture, picked it up from an ad in a local trading paper for the price of $600.00, the man who was selling it was into reenacting and was using the money to pay for a non firing M-60, the man's father got it from a veteran that he took care of in the last years of his life, the veteran picked up the entire rig from a German soldier in/near Munich Germany in 1945...

Now on to the 1916 DWM LP-08, After making several friends on this forum, I was directed tward this piece by one of the best guys I know: Mr. George Anderson, I purchased it on Gunbroker.com for $1526.00, after winning the auction George invited me to his home, so that he could look over my purchase and give me his thoughts within the 3 day inspection period, while at his home I had the fortune of looking at some of the finest Lugers and Luger accessories I have ever seen! George Anderson is a good man, and is highly respected by me!

Now for some of the small items that you see in the photo:

I guess one of the most interesting items in the photo (for me anyway) is the little blue booklet, it is an official Army shooting manual for several different weapons including rifle, light machinegun, and pistol, but what makes this particular manual unique is the fact that inside the front cover there is an inscription stating that it belonged to a man in the 14th Kompany (Panzerjaeger or Tank Destroyer Company) of Waffen-SS Regiment Deutschland, by the name of Schilling! This was pointed out to me by a great expert and friend Mr. Klaus Schad! Picked it up for under 50 bucks...

Beside the manual lies a WWII era Flak shell, which is of interest to me because I know an elderly gentleman who was in the HJ and served as a loader for a German four barrelled flak battery...

The bayonet is Imperial Unit Marked 101.R.9.218. which translates to 101st Infantry Regiment, 9th Company, Weapon 218, this bayonet was given to me by a good friend when I was about 7 years old, he knew I liked military artifacts...

Lastly the Imperial photo album is filled with photos of high ranking officers, it is assumed that this belonged to an officer in the 76th Landwher Regiment because the album is littered with photos of men from that unit, there are also photos of Death Head Hussars, Uhlans wearing Luger holsters and all sorts of other neat things, it is very interesting to be able to look into the past by thumbing through this album...

Well there is my little collection of goodies for you, I know it pales in comparison to the collections that some of you have, but I am only 16 you know... :D

Best Regards, Brandon

Brandon, thank you for posting. This is a great display. Keep up the good work.

Brandon,
Keep it up, you are doing great. Every collector starts with the first step. Maybe some of the advanced collectors would respond and tell you about their first pieces.
Great start,
Carl

Brandon...

ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!!! Really terrific... I'm thunderstruck with the way you are approaching this "collecting" by accumulating artifacts that support the era of the pistols you currently own. I really admire that - as many simply collect the firearms only, rather then other period supporting artifacts...

Simply outstanding....

If you ever have the time - I'd love to see you create a photo gallery with a dissertation on the firearms and the other items. I know how time consuming that is, but for me - as in Tom's HK - I know you'll enjoy the exercise immensely. And we'll be the better for it...

Brandon - again - absolutely superb!!!!

My warmest thanks for your post - and what a terrific collection!!!

John

Outstanding Brandon. Keep me in mind if I can ever assist with the translation of any of it. I've got a bayonet just like yours, its also unit marked but I'm not near it now, will look it up later.

rk

RK, as a matter of fact I have a letter from the Bundesarchiv that I would like to have translated, if you are interested let me know...

Thanks,
Best Regards, Brandon

Brandon,

Although lab tsts would have to be done to be certain, I think we have some of my grandfather's DNA that we are sharing. Your approach is Z'ackly the same as mine: Put a human face on the guns.

I used this approach when my pal and fellow Navy Cabal member DS displayed in Kansas City, January 2002. We took 2 of the five display prizes awarded.

You are on the right track, my friend. If there is EVER any assistance you need, please feel free to contact me.

Tom A.

Adding history to the collection is the way to go!

Looks good #1 dude!

Ed

Brandon Outstanding your not so small collection
is so very well done.I envy your wonderful layout
of your collection.I wish that I could do it as well.having
some 55 years to your credit.wonderful job. You are
an asset to our field

Brandon, at 16 you're the envy of us old guys. By the time you're our age, you will own our collections.

Keep up the good work!

Jim

Brandon, at 16 I would have been soooo jealous of yours! Remember quality over quantity, although I try to do both! Very nice collection and presentation. :)

Brandon,
You have me beat. I didn't get my first Luger until I was 17 (actually I got it the same month I turned 17). I am still at it 47 years later and still enjoying it tremendiously. I wish you the same joy. You have a great start and the right approach. Like the rest of the guys, I am here to help if I can.

Brandon,

Well done !!! And now that you are part of the working elite...you will have many more luger dollars !!! :D

Regards,

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